Ukraine, Gaza on agenda as Blinken visits France
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Tuesday with France’s foreign and defense ministers as part of a visit the State Department said would include discussion of support for Ukraine and preventing the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza…
Overwhelming majority of Ukraine supplemental funding spent inside US
The U.S. Congress left Washington for a break without deciding on a supplemental funding bill to arm Ukraine and other allies. Republicans who oppose the funding say Congress should spend its money on domestic concerns, but as VOA Pentagon correspondent…
Russia destroys 2 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod
Russia’s military said Tuesday it shot down two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region, the latest intercept in the daily uncrewed aerial attacks by the two countries. Several hours before the Belgorod attack, the Russian defense ministry also reported destroying…
US, Britain announce partnership on AI safety, testing
WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain on Monday announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and British Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan signed a memorandum…
Ukraine, Gaza and trade talks on agenda as Blinken heads to Europe
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels this week to France and Belgium for wide-ranging talks that include discussion of the situations in Ukraine, Gaza and Haiti and trade talks with the European Union and Armenia. Blinken begins his trip…
Ukraine downs 2 Russian drones from latest attacks
Ukraine’s military reported Monday destroying two out of three Russian drones deployed in overnight attacks. The report did not include any information about where the intercepts took place, or if there was any damage from the third drone. In Russia’s…
Romania center explores world’s most powerful laser
“Ready? Signal sent!” In the control room of a research center in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma activates the world’s most powerful laser, which promises revolutionary advances in everything from the health sector to space. The laser at the center, near…
Russia Continues Airstrikes on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Russia continued intensified airstrikes Sunday on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure killing two people and downing power plants that will take months to be restored. A Russian cruise missile strike on Ukraine’s western Lviv region killed a man, destroyed a building and…
Zelenskyy Fires More Aides as Russia Launches Drones, Missiles Across Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed a longtime aide and several advisers Saturday in a continuing reshuffle while Russia unleashed fresh attacks overnight. Zelenskyy dismissed top aide Serhiy Shefir from his post of first assistant, where he had…
Saharan Dust Smothers Switzerland, Southern France
An exceptionally rare haze of Saharan dust cloaked Switzerland and southeastern France on Saturday, sparking health warnings as a yellow hue tinged the sky. The phenomenon, which began in Switzerland on Friday, brings with it “a very clear worsening of…