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The International Monetary Fund reports that Red Sea container shipping has decreased by 30% due to attacks.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates —  According to the International Monetary Fund, container shipping in the Red Sea has decreased by approximately 33% due to ongoing assaults by Yemen’s Houthi insurgents. This information was reported on Wednesday. Jihad Azour, director of…

“Accounts from the United Nations Archives: Prominent 1950s actors visit refugee camps in Europe.”

The individual, who was born in Russia and works as an actor, director, and photographer, was chosen as a special advisor for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) during World Refugee Year. In honor of International Human Fraternity…

The international court has dismissed the majority of Ukraine’s accusations of terrorism against Russia.

The 117-page decision included decisions on seven issues in Ukraine’s lawsuit against Russia. One of the claims in the case was that Moscow was providing financial support to pro-Russian separatists in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. The court ruled that…

Reports from Ukraine state that there have been attacks by Russian forces using 20 unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Ukrainian military reported on Wednesday that they were targeted by Russia with 20 drones and three ballistic missiles in various areas overnight. The air force of Ukraine reported that their air defense systems successfully took down 14 drones over…

The filmmaker of ’20 Days in Mariupol’ expresses mixed emotions about their Oscar nomination.

A filmmaker from Ukraine has characterized his nomination for the Academy Award for best documentary as a mix of both happy and sad emotions. In January, the Academy Awards revealed that Mstyslav Chernov’s documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” was nominated…

The battle against corruption is hindered by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

A prominent corruption watchdog declared on Tuesday that worldwide attempts to address corruption in the public sector are slowing down or even regressing in certain areas due to ongoing conflicts and ineffective legal systems. Transparency International’s yearly report, based in…

The European Union is gradually shifting towards utilizing the profits generated from frozen Russian assets to provide assistance to Ukraine.

Brussels —  The nations of the European Union have agreed to a plan that would set aside the earnings from Russian central bank assets, worth billions of dollars, that have been frozen in response to Russia’s involvement in the war…

A Donbas couple who lost their home due to war persevered and opened a cafe, refusing to let the conflict defeat them.

The Voronkov family resides in Donbas, approximately 20 kilometers away from the conflict zone. In May 2023, their residence was demolished by a Russian missile, narrowly missing their teenage son who had taken shelter in the basement. However, the couple…

35 drones were used by Russia to attack Ukraine.

On Tuesday, Ukraine reported that Russia’s armed forces carried out an attack during the night using 35 drones and two guided missiles, targeting various parts of the country. The Ukrainian air force reported that their air defenses successfully took down…

The delay in funding for Ukraine aid is affecting the resettlement of refugees in the US.

The discussion surrounding providing financial support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia has significant consequences, even beyond the battlefield. VOA reporter Kane Farabaugh explores how this affects the resettlement of refugees in Chicago, the second largest Ukrainian community in…