“The Gaza Strip currently has 23 million tonnes of debris, which will require a significant amount of time and effort to clear. In addition, the rate of acute malnutrition has doubled in just one month.
UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinians, issued a new warning on Friday regarding the ongoing catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The agency stated that it will be a lengthy process to restore safety to the region. According to a…
Russian forces are aiming to disable communication infrastructure in the northeastern region of Ukraine.
Officials in Kyiv reported on Thursday that communications infrastructure in northeastern Ukraine was targeted by Russian drones and missiles. The attack seemed to be a deliberate attempt to disrupt information access. According to officials, the attack disrupted television and radio…
The United States Senate is currently deliberating a bill that has the potential to prohibit the usage of TikTok within the country.
The White House is pushing for senators to promptly start discussing a bill that tackles national security issues surrounding the popular social media platform TikTok. The House passed the bill earlier this week. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson provides the…
Mstyslav Chernov, the Oscar-winning filmmaker from Ukraine, speaks with VOA about his award-winning movie.
For the first time in Ukraine’s history, “20 Days in Mariupol” by Mstyslav Chernov received the Academy Award for Best Documentary at this month’s Oscars ceremony. The movie is a personal retelling of the experience in Mariupol during Russia’s initial…
Former United States Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Interested in Purchasing TikTok.
Former U.S. treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he is going to put together an investor group to try to buy TikTok, a day after the House of Representatives voted to ban the popular video app in the U.S., if…
Photos of civilians escaping and soldiers fighting as the war draws closer in Avdiivka, Ukraine.
After a challenging winter and a costly loss in the Avdiivka stronghold, Ukrainians are now encountering one of the toughest periods in this ongoing Donbas conflict. With a concerning lack of ammunition and weak defensive positions, Russian forces are attempting…
The reliance on China may be reduced by the United States’ investments in the Philippines, according to experts.
Taipei, Taiwan — During a trade mission visit to Manila this week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in the Philippines’ tech sector and help double the number of semiconductor factories in the…
The leading producer of drones globally has increased its presence in the United States amidst accusations of human rights violations.
washington — DJI, a Chinese company that produces drones, is opening its first major retail location in New York City, despite accusations of involvement in human rights violations and connections to the Chinese military. DJI’s flagship store in North America,…
Malawi is conducting trials on genetically modified maize in order to combat hunger and agricultural pests.
Malawi has embarked on trials of genetically modified maize aimed to curb recurrent hunger and pests like fall armyworms and caterpillars. The trials come amid concerns about the possible effects genetically modified organisms have on health and the environment. Lameck…
Describe the persecution experienced by Ukrainian pastors in areas occupied by Russia.
Prior to the complete Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, the Tavrisky Christian Institute (TCI) located in Antonivka, a town situated on the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, possessed one of the most expansive Christian libraries in all…