The term ‘AI’ has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year.
LONDON — The dictionary publisher announced on Tuesday that the abbreviation AI (artificial intelligence) has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. According to lexicographers at Collins Dictionary, the term has seen an increase in usage…
The Biden administration’s top officials assert that assistance to Ukraine and Israel cannot be separated.
The Biden administration’s top officials informed American lawmakers on Tuesday that the White House’s $106 billion emergency funding request, which includes assistance for Ukraine and Israel, is crucial for the security of the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Antony…
Businesses are preparing for a decline in economic activity as Pakistan removes undocumented Afghan immigrants.
As per Islamabad’s directive, Afghan nationals who are residing unlawfully in Pakistan are departing, resulting in a shortage of labor and a decrease in commercial operations for many local business proprietors. VOA’s Pakistan Bureau Chief Sarah Zaman brings us updates…
Mining the deep sea has the potential to aid in tackling climate change, but it may also harm the ocean.
Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, there are extensive reserves of essential metals that are crucial for transitioning to renewable energy sources. Companies specializing in mining are eager to gather these valuable resources, spread over an area larger than half of…
UNICEF reports that despite calls for a cease-fire, children continue to lose their lives in Gaza.
A prominent United Nations organization is cautioning that if the plea for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza is not heeded, there will be ongoing casualties, endangering the lives of children living in the highly populated Palestinian territory. On Tuesday,…
Unless the US support continues, the Pentagon Chief believes that Russia will be successful in Ukraine.
Washington — On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that without continued support from the United States, Russia would likely succeed in Ukraine. Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee to discuss…
At a holy site in Nepal, the leader of the United Nations urges for worldwide efforts towards peace.
Mr. Guterres opened his remarks by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to be present at Lumbini, a place known for its spiritual, calm, and tranquil atmosphere. “I am honored to have received an invitation to honor Lord Buddha.” Lumbini,…
Significant progress has been made by Bangladesh, Maldives, and DPR Korea in their efforts towards eradicating diseases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Bangladesh has successfully eliminated visceral leishmaniasis, a parasitic illness transmitted by sandflies, and that rubella has also been eradicated in the Democratic Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea). Bangladesh has achieved…
According to a UN human rights expert, Amazon, DoorDash, and Walmart are keeping their workers in a state of poverty.
The UN’s appointed independent expert on poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, sent individual letters to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, DoorDash CEO Tony Xu, and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. In these letters, De Schutter requested a response regarding allegations…
As the Middle East experiences turmoil, a severe and expansive conflict persists in Ukraine.
Director of Coordination Division at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Ramesh Rajasingham, spoke to ambassadors about the pressing need for humanitarian aid as winter approaches. He also emphasized the growing difficulty in accessing essential…