French President Emmanuel Macron said he would help to build a “humanitarian coalition” to offer support to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, following a two-day summit of European Union…
EU Calls for ‘Pauses’ in Israel-Hamas Fighting, Debates $53 Billion Aid for Ukraine
The European Union called for “pauses” in the war between Israel and Hamas to allow aid into the Gaza strip, following a summit in Brussels. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the…
Russia Executes Soldiers for Disobeying Orders in Ukraine, says White House Official
The Russian military is executing soldiers who do not follow orders related to the war in Ukraine, the White House said Thursday, in what is believed to be a reflection…
North Korea Using Ties With Russia to Boost Standing With China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is using his renewed diplomatic engagement and arms dealings with Russian President Vladimir Putin to enhance his position with China as the three socialist…
Russia Formally Charges RFE/RL Journalist With Violating ‘Foreign Agent’ Law
Russian authorities on Thursday formally charged Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva with violating the country’s “foreign agent” law. Russia’s Investigative Committee announced that Kurmasheva has been charged under…
Fears Grow for Ukrainian Journalist Missing Almost 3 Months
It has been almost three months since Victoria Roshchyna’s family and colleagues received any word from the award-winning Ukrainian journalist. Roshchyna, who is known for her courageous reporting on Moscow’s…
Russia Maintains Pressure on Avdiivka as Kyiv Eyes EU Summit for Support
Sporadic intense fighting continues in the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka and surrounding areas of the Donetsk region as Kyiv watches a European Union summit in Brussels where the 27-nation…
Kenya’s Dark Colonial Past Confronts Britain’s King Charles III
Ahead of a scheduled visit to Kenya by Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Talai clan of the Kipsigis community is petitioning the king to help it receive…
Нацбанк покращив прогноз зростання реального ВВП у 2023 році
Прогноз зростання реального ВВП на 2023 рік змінився із 2,9% до 4,9% …
Мінінфраструктури заперечує зупинку роботи коридору для експорту з портів
«Всі встановлені ВМС ЗСУ наявні маршрути є дійсними та використовуються цивільними суднами» …
Family, Friends Still Fighting to Free US Journalist From Russian Jail
With jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich due to spend his birthday Thursday in prison, family and colleagues discuss their efforts to secure his release. VOA’s Cristina Caicedo Smit spoke with…
Нацбанк знову вирішив дещо знизити облікову ставку
З 27 жовтня вона становитиме 16%. Водночас НБУ заявив, що зберігає процентні ставки за своїми операціями з банками …
Ukrainians Report Optimistic Outlook Despite Economic, Emotional Struggles
Despite bleak outlooks on their emotional and financial well-being, Ukrainians still remain optimistic about their future, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday. The pressures of war have been weighing…
Inside a Drone Factory: How It Helps Ukraine’s Defense Efforts
Brinc Drones is one of the U.S. companies shipping hundreds of drones to Ukraine. These drones are designed to help first responders survey the impacted areas of Russian shelling and…
For the Journal’s Beckett, Securing Colleague’s Release Is Full-Time Beat
After a career spanning three decades and just as many continents, the Wall Street Journal’s Paul Beckett has a new assignment that he hopes will be his shortest yet: freeing…
Exclusive: $150 Million in Ukraine Military Aid Expected Wednesday
The United States is providing up to $150 million in additional miliary aid for Ukraine in a package expected as soon as Wednesday, three U.S. military officials tell VOA, a…
Zara Owner Inditex to Buy Recycled Polyester From US Start-Up
Zara-owner Inditex, the world’s biggest clothing retailer, has agreed to buy recycled polyester from a U.S. start-up as it aims for 25% of its fibers to come from “next-generation” materials…
Zelenskyy Vows to Reclaim All Territory Held by Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged Tuesday to reclaim areas of Ukraine currently occupied by Russian forces. “Ukraine will reclaim its territory and its people,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly address….
Azerbaijan-Turkey Drills Underway as New Armenian Conflict Looms
Fears of a new conflict are growing as Turkey and Azerbaijan demand a corridor through Armenian territory after last month’s forced exodus of ethnic Armenians from the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region….
What is Behind Recent Clashes Among Eritrean Diaspora in the West?
Violence among the Eritrean diaspora has broken out in Europe, the Middle East and North America in recent weeks. Hundreds have been arrested in clashes between supporters and opponents of…
ЄС планує збільшити потужність вітрової енергетики до понад 500 ГВт до 2030 року
«Щоб досягти глобального рівня, щорічне збільшення потужності вітрової енергії має досягати щонайменше 329 ГВт на рік до 2030 року» …
Зеленський звільнив Данилишина з посади голови Ради Національного банку
Данилишин подякував Раді НБУ, а також чотирьом головам Нацбанку, з якими працював під час своєї каденції …
Icelandic Women on 24-Hour Strike over Inequality
Icelandic women went on a 24-hour strike on Tuesday over gender inequality, including the prime minister, who said the fight for equal treatment was moving far too slowly at home…
Ukraine Says Russian Attacks Wounded 8 People
Ukraine said Tuesday that Russian attacks in two parts of the country wounded at least eight people. In the Kherson region in southern Ukraine, Russian airstrikes and artillery fire wounded…
Turkey Parliament to Consider Sweden NATO Admission
Sweden moved one step closer to entering NATO Monday when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan submitted a bill to parliament seeking approval for the Nordic nation’s bid to join the…
Malawi Makes First Large-Scale Wheat Harvest
Malawi has made its first successful large-scale harvest of wheat after years of attempts to find a variety of grain suitable for its soil. Wheat farming is seen as a…
Global Tax on Billionaires Could Raise $250 Billion, New Report Says
A new report by an EU-based think tank is proposing a new source of revenue for countries by imposing a tax on the super-rich. Governments around the world should engage…
Thailand Extends Visa-Free Visits for Russian Tourists
Starting next month, on November 1, Thailand will allow Russian tourists to stay visa-free for up to 90 days. The move comes as tourists from the country have had increasingly…
Populist Left Leader Moves to Launch New German Party
A charismatic leader of Germany’s populist left wing on Monday laid the foundation for a new party, expected to poach support from the resurgent far right and further splinter the…
Danish Deputy Prime Minister Steps Down
Denmark’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen said Monday that he is retiring from politics. The move will take effect immediately. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen will take…