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In 2023, trade between China and Russia experienced a significant increase while commerce with the US declined.

BEIJING —  In 2023, according to official data from Beijing, trade between China and Russia reached a peak, while trade with the United States declined for the first time in four years due to geopolitical tensions. According to customs data,…

At the Consumer Electronics Show, there is a noticeable trend towards connected devices becoming more discreet and less visible.

Approximately 130,000 individuals are currently in Las Vegas for the 2024 edition of CES, the popular consumer technology event that draws in companies of all sizes. VOA reporter Tina Trinh spoke with over 4,000 exhibitors to explore the latest developments…

Hundreds pay tribute to Ukrainian poet-soldier who died in combat.

KYIV, Ukraine —  On Thursday, a ceremony was held to honor the memory of Maksym Kryvtsov, a well-known Ukrainian poet who was killed while serving as a soldier in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Hundreds of individuals were…

The US government agency responsible for regulating drugs has stated that there is currently no proof to suggest a connection between weight-loss medications and suicidal thoughts.

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that their initial evaluation did not discover any indication that weight-loss medications, including NOVOb.CO Wegovy by Novo Nordisk, were linked to suicidal thoughts. The agency plans to further research this matter….

Many people affected by health emergencies are not receiving the necessary life-saving assistance.

Geneva —  The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the potential for millions of individuals affected by conflicts to die from severe injuries and contagious illnesses due to a lack of access to crucial humanitarian assistance. Tedros Adhanom…

Scores of influential individuals to convene in Davos for yearly Global Economic Summit.

London —  Over 60 leaders from around the world will attend the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, starting on Monday. They will be joined by numerous business executives and activists to address major global issues over the course…

According to the World Economic Forum, the Davos Summit in 2024 identified disinformation as the greatest global threat.

Over 60 leaders from around the world will attend the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland for five days starting on Monday. The meeting will address major global issues, such as the effects of misinformation on a global…

The United Nations emphasizes the importance of making progress in peacebuilding initiatives in Colombia.

Introducing the most recent quarterly report from the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, which encompasses the timeframe of September 27 to December 26, 2023, he conveyed optimism that this year will mark a significant step towards achieving peace. He stated…

Russian strikes continue to wreak havoc across Ukraine

According to a recent report from the Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), roughly 3,000 households in Ukraine have experienced property damage due to increased air strikes since December 29th. On that day, one of the most lethal assaults…

South Africa has accused Israel of committing “genocidal conduct” at the International Court of Justice. The accusations were made in regards to the situation in Gaza.

The recent event occurred during the continued and extensive bombing by Israel in the Gaza Strip as a reaction to terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7th. These attacks resulted in 1,200 Israeli and foreign citizens being killed in southern…