President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Sunday to stand up to “imperialist powers” as he led Turkish centenary celebrations in the shadow of Israel’s escalating war with Hamas militants in…
Trade Tops Agenda as Germany’s Scholz Meets Nigerian Leader on West Africa Trip
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday as part of a West Africa tour as the European country looks to diversify its trade partners and…
Death Toll Rises to 42 in ArcelorMittal Kazakh Mine Fire
The death toll from a fire at a mine owned by ArcelorMittal in Kazakhstan rose to 42 people on Sunday as a search for four miners continued, the Ministry for…
Russia Shoots Down 36 Drones Overnight
Russia said Sunday that it shot down 36 drones overnight over the Black Sea and the Crimean Peninsula. Ukraine, which has stepped up its campaign against Russia, has not commented…
Hepatitis Outbreak Closes Schools, Hospitalizes Scores in Ukraine
Schools will move to an online regime starting Monday in Ukraine’s central city of Vinnytsia after a hepatitis A outbreak sent scores of children and adults to the hospital, the…
Malta Hosts Fresh Round of Ukraine-Backed Peace Talks
A third round of Ukrainian-backed peace talks opened in Malta on Saturday with representatives from more than 60 countries but without Moscow, which condemned it as a “blatantly anti-Russian event.” …
VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, Oct. 22-28
Editor’s note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com. Is There a Path to Refugee Resettlement…
Корпоративна реформа «Нафтогазу» завершиться «найближчим часом» – голова правління
Коментуючи доукомплектування Наглядової ради «Нафтогазу» додатковим, сьомим учасником, що значилося в переліку умов США до української влади, Олексій Чернишов зазначив, що це відбудеться «найближчим часом» …
Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Global Cities to Support Palestinians
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in cities in Europe, the Middle East and Asia on Saturday to show support for the Palestinians as Israel’s military widened its air and…
Serbian Police Detain 6 People After Deadly Shooting Near Hungary Border
Serbian police have arrested six people and seized automatic weapons after a shooting between migrants near the country’s tense border with Hungary killed three people and injured one. Police said…
У «Нафтогазі» розповіли, коли зупинять транзит російського газу до ЄС через Україну
За словами Олексія Чернишова, Україна продовжує транзит російського газу до Європи своєю територією під час повномасштабної війни «виключно з метою підтримки наших європейських колег» …
Investigation: 400,000 May Have Suffered Sexual Abuse from Spain’s Clergy, Lay People
As many as 400,000 people are estimated to have suffered sexual abuse from Spain’s Catholic clergy and lay people, according to an independent commission. At least half of the victims…
У «Нафтогазі» пояснили, що буде з цінами на газ узимку
Нинішні ціни, за якими українці споживають газ, є нижчими за ринкові, зауважив керівник правління «Нафтогазу» …
Ukrainian Pro-Russian Entrepreneur Latest Victim in String of Attacks
Ukrainian pro-Russian entrepreneur Oleg Tsaryov was shot twice and seriously wounded late Thursday in Russian-annexed Crimea where he lives, his family and Russian officials said Friday. Russia’s top investigative body…
EU Calls for ‘Pauses’ in Gaza Fighting Amid Doubts Over Bloc’s Influence
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…