In a sign that President Vladimir Putin may resume nuclear testing, Russian lawmakers were given until October 18 to examine ways to rescind Moscow’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test…
Aid Fatigue Growing as Refugee, Displacement Crisis Reaches New Heights
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that aid fatigue is growing at a time when a record number of people are fleeing conflict, persecution, human rights violations,…
Russia Seeks to Reclaim Seat on UN Rights Body
Russia is seeking to reclaim its seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council after it was suspended by the General Assembly in April 2022 following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “The…
UK’s Opposition Labour Party Says if Elected it Will Track Down Billions Lost to COVID-19 Fraud
Britain’s main opposition Labour Party says that if it wins power, it will appoint a “COVID corruption commissioner” to try and recoup some of the billions lost to fraud and…
Traffic Resumes at Germany’s Hamburg Airport After Iran Plane Threat
Air traffic has resumed at Germany’s Hamburg airport, a spokesperson told Reuters on Monday, after a police operation in response to a threat against a plane from Tehran prompted all…
Think Tank: Rail Traffic Surge on North Korea-Russia Border Suggests Arms Supply to Russia
Recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the North Korea-Russia border, indicating the North is supplying munitions to Russia, according to a U.S. think tank. Speculation…
Baltic Sea Gas Pipeline Shut Down Over Suspected Leak
Finland and Estonia said Sunday that the undersea Balticconnector gas pipeline running between the two countries across the Baltic Sea was temporarily taken out of service due to a suspected…
UK Supreme Court to Decide on Britain Asylum-Seekers’ Resettlement
The British government’s contentious policy to stem the flow of migrants faces one of its toughest challenges this week as the U.K. Supreme Court weighs whether it’s lawful to send…
ECB’s Lagarde: Confident over 2% Inflation Target and Europe’s Winter Gas Situation
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said in an interview published on Sunday that she was confident the ECB would meet its target of getting inflation back down to 2%,…
London Police Step Up Patrols After Israel-Gaza Violence
London police said Sunday that they had boosted patrols across parts of the city following the attacks on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “We are aware of a…
App Shows How Ancient Greek Sites Looked Thousands of Years Ago
Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season can witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates on cultural heritage. All they need is a smartphone. Visitors can…
Germany, France Step Up Security at Jewish Sites
Germany and France on Saturday moved to reinforce security around Jewish temples, schools and monuments after the surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas against Israel. Germany tightened police protection…
Major Airlines Cancel Dozens of Flights to and From Tel Aviv
Major airlines canceled dozens of flights to and from Tel Aviv this weekend after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise large-scale attack against Israel. On the arrivals board at…
US Promises Israel ‘Ironclad Support’ Following Hamas Attack
The U.S. condemnation of the Hamas terror attack on Israel is being backed by pledges to make sure the Israeli military has what it needs to repel the assault and…
Ukraine, Russia Carry Out Cross-Border Strikes
Ukraine and Russia launched new strikes on each other Saturday. Ukrainian shelling killed one person in the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. Russia, meanwhile,…
Spain’s PLD Space Launches Private Reusable Rocket
Spanish company PLD Space launched its reusable Miura-1 rocket early on Saturday from a site in southwestern Spain, carrying out Europe’s first fully private rocket launch and offering hope for…
Polish Elections: Why They Matter
Polish voters face a stark choice in parliamentary elections set for October 15, which are likely to have a significant impact not only on a deeply polarized Polish society but…
Fears Grow That Russia May Leave Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Russian lawmakers will evaluate whether to revoke ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the speaker of the lower house of parliament said Friday. Vyacheslav Volodin’s statement came after…
VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, Oct. 1–7
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. US Government to Resume Deportations to Venezuela…
Ukraine Condemns Russian Attack on Village That Killed 51
Ukrainian officials bitterly condemned a Russian attack Thursday that blew apart a café where a wake was being held, killing at least 51 people, including a child. The Associated Press…
Biden to Tell Americans Why US Should Support Ukraine
U.S. future funding for Ukraine was up in the air Thursday, as the Biden administration discussed how best to support Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders without a House…
Nearly 50 European Leaders Stress Support for Ukraine at Summit in Spain
Almost 50 European leaders used a summit in the southern Spanish city of Granada on Thursday to stress that they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears…
Belarus Red Cross Mulls Firing Chief Who Bragged About Ukrainian Child Transfers
The Belarus Red Cross says it is examining a call by the international Red Cross to fire its chief, who made headlines earlier this year for bragging that his organization…
A Look at Russia’s Deadliest Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military has repeatedly used missiles to blast civilian targets across the country, with devastating consequences. One of the deadliest…
G7 Seeks Ban on Russian Diamonds
The G7 group of rich nations is pushing for a ban on diamonds mined in Russia – the world’s biggest producer – following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year….
Russia Has Tested Nuclear-Powered Missile, Could Revoke Atomic Test Ban, Putin Says
Russia has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while also warning that the country’s parliament could revoke its ratification of a treaty banning nuclear…
Greece Wants EU to Slap Sanctions on Countries That Won’t Accept Return of Illegal Migrants
As is the case in Italy, Greece is facing new wave of illegal immigration, and as it boosts measures to contain the influx, the government is now pressing its European…
Norwegian Author Fosse Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Norwegian author Jon Fosse has been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy highlighted what it said were Fosse’s “innovative plays and prose, which give voice to…
Комітети Європарламенту підтримали створення фонду для України на 50 мільярдів євро
«Ми не зупинимось на 50 мільярдах. Активи, конфісковані у російських олігархів, будуть спрямовані на поповнення цього інструменту» …
НБУ продовжує мінімально послаблювати гривню щодо долара
На міжбанківському валютному ринку котирування станом на 13:00 становили 36 гривень 61–63 копійки за долар, це на три копійки менше від рівня закриття торгів 4 жовтня …
