At least 54 people have died from cholera in Somalia, prompting calls for action from humanitarian groups.
washington — In Somalia, recent months have seen 54 fatalities caused by cholera. The highest number of deaths in a single week this year, totaling nine, was reported by Save the Children, a humanitarian organization. During a VOA Somali interview,…
Craft With International Crew Heads to Space Station
According to Moscow’s Roscosmos space agency, Marina Vasilevskaya, the first female cosmonaut from Belarus, was on board a Russian Soyuz spacecraft that launched on Saturday towards the International Space Station. The spacecraft named Soyuz launched from Baikonur in Kazakhstan at…
Russia and Ukraine trade missile and drone attacks.
According to Russian officials, on Saturday, they shot down 10 Ukrainian missiles above Sevastopol in Crimea and took control of a village close to Bakhmut. Due to a lack of ammunition, Ukraine has experienced deficits in resources. As a result,…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges for an immediate ceasefire at the Rafah border crossing to Gaza.
In a tradition that started when he served as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to shine a light on Muslim communities in distress, Mr. Guterres arrived in Cairo on Saturday, where he reiterated his urgent calls for a humanitarian…
According to analysts, China’s use of renewable energy and oil consumption aligns with that of Gulf countries.
Tel Aviv, Israel — During China’s annual national legislature this month, Premier Li Qiang announced plans to construct more solar and wind farms as well as hydropower projects. China is currently the top global producer of renewable energy and has…
Is flying still considered safe despite the recent news of gear falling off planes?
DALLAS — It has been 15 years since the most recent deadly incident involving a U.S. commercial flight, yet this fact may not be apparent when reading about a wave of flight issues within the last three months. In the…
Bird Flu Decimating Seal Colonies; Scientists Baffled
PORTLAND, Maine — The Avian influenza virus is causing the death of numerous seals and sea lions in various parts of the world, causing disruptions in ecosystems and perplexing scientists who struggle to find a solution to stop its devastating…
Ensuring access to reproductive rights will be a crucial factor for voters in the upcoming US presidential election.
President Joe Biden is placing a strong emphasis on women’s health and reproductive rights during his campaign leading up to the November 5th election. Biden, a Democratic candidate, will be running against former President Donald Trump, the Republican opponent who…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently experiencing extreme amounts of violence, hunger, poverty, and disease.
geneva — The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing high levels of hunger, poverty, malnutrition, and disease, according to the World Health Organization. Particularly concerning is the situation in the eastern region, where ongoing conflicts between armed groups and government…
Putin Claims Gunmen Who Attacked Concert Hall Tried to Escape to Ukraine; Kyiv Denies Involvement
MOSCOW — Four individuals believed to have been involved in the assault on a concert venue in the suburbs of Moscow were apprehended by the Russian authorities. The attack resulted in the tragic death of 133 individuals. President Vladimir Putin…