When Enrique Vera opens the door to his workshop, an array of gleaming gold and silver matadors’ jackets shine in the sun. “It is little bit like a cave full…
Chinese Balloon ‘Egregious Violation’ of US Airspace, White House Says
VOA Mandarin White House Correspondent Paris Huang speaks with John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, on U.S.-China relations, as well as the latest developments in Russia’s war…
VOA Interview: Head of the Supreme Court of Ukraine
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, who has called for the creation of an ad hoc international tribunal to investigate and prosecute Russian aggression in Ukraine, has registered 65,000 war crimes…
UK Lawmakers Demand Cancellation of Visit by Xinjiang Official Accused in Uyghur Genocide
A group of British members of Parliament are calling on the government to cancel a planned visit by Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, due to his…
В Україні проведуть аукціони з продажу конфіскованого російського майна
Відповідати за аукціони буде Фонд державного майна. Коли вони можуть відбутися, не повідомляється …
After Months in Donbas, Ukrainian Fighter Enjoys Respite With Family
At the start of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian journalist Petro Shevchenko left his job and headed to the front lines to fight for his country. Seven months later, VOA caught up…
EU Summit: Talk but No Big Decisions on Ukraine, Migration
After a European Union summit ending February 10 that offered strong support for Ukraine — and calls for stronger measures against illegal migration — the bloc is now challenged to…
Україна отримає 6 мільярдів доларів від США на соціальні витрати – Шмигаль
Міжнародні партнери від початку 2023 року надали Україні 4,2 мільярда доларів, заявив голова уряду …
Turkey’s Lax Policing of Building Codes Flagged Before Quake
Turkey has for years tempted fate by not enforcing modern construction codes while allowing — and in some cases, encouraging — a real estate boom in earthquake-prone areas, experts say….
Russia Launches Missile Strikes Across Ukraine
Russia bombarded Ukraine with a series of missile strikes across the country Friday. Critical infrastructure facilities were hit, resulting in power outages. Zaporizhzhia, which houses Europe’s largest nuclear plant, was…
JP Morgan допоможе залучити інвестиції для відбудови України – Мінекономіки
Компанія JP Morgan керує інвестиційним фондом у 4 трлн доларів …
Pakistan Skips Russia-hosted Multilateral Talks on Afghanistan
Pakistan confirmed Thursday that it skipped this week’s Russia-hosted multilateral consultations on Afghanistan, suggesting there are other forums in which it can more effectively contribute to the Afghan peace process….
As Critics Blast Turkey’s Slow Quake Response, People Mobilize
In the aftermath of Turkey’s killer quakes, there is growing desperation among survivors and increasing anger over the government’s response. But many people across the country are mobilizing with opposition…
Ukraine Calls for Tribunal to Prosecute Russia for ‘Crime of Aggression’
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, Andriy Kostin, has called for the creation of an ad hoc international tribunal to investigate and prosecute Russian’s aggression in Ukraine. Oleksii Kovalenko has the story. VOA…
Lavrov in Khartoum to Meet with Sudanese Military Leaders
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to meet Thursday in Khartoum with Sudan’s military rulers on Russia and other matters, the country’s state-run SUNA news agency said. Along with…
Australia Reaffirms Support for Security Accord with US, UK
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Thursday told Parliament that the controversial AUKUS submarine deal with the U.S. and the U.K. enhances Australian sovereignty and does not increase dependence on…
Rescuers Search for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey, Syria as Death Toll Nears 12,000
Rescue crews in Turkey and Syria raced against time Wednesday and a lack of equipment to find survivors buried in the rubble of buildings toppled by powerful earthquakes that struck…
US Two-Way Trade Rose in 2022, New Data Show
The United States’ two-way trade with other nations spiked in 2022, new federal data show, including trade with China despite increasing friction between the world’s two largest economies. Even while…
Exclusive: US Planning HIMARS Training Center in Europe, General Tells VOA
The U.S. military is planning to set up a training center in Europe to teach NATO allies how to field High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, a top U.S….
Ukrainian Refugees in US Grateful, Anxious About Future
Nearly a year ago, tens of thousands of Ukrainians sought refuge in the United States as Russian troops invaded their country. Mike O’Sullivan spoke with two Ukrainian families in California…
Twitter Down in Turkey as Quake Response Criticism Mounts
Twitter became inaccessible on major Turkish mobile providers on Wednesday as online criticism mounted of the government’s response to this week’s deadly earthquake. AFP reporters were unable to access the…
Farmers Drive Tractors Through Paris in Protest at Pesticide Bans
French farmers drove hundreds of tractors into Paris on Wednesday to protest against pesticide restrictions and other environmental regulations they say are threatening farm production in the European Union’s largest…
Rescue Crews Search for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey, Syria as Death Toll Tops 8,700
Rescue crews in Turkey and Syria raced against the cold Wednesday to find survivors buried in the rubble of buildings toppled by powerful earthquakes that struck the region Monday and…
US State Court System, US, EU Universities Hit by Ransomware Outbreak
A global ransomware outbreak has scrambled servers belonging to the U.S. state of Florida’s Supreme Court and several universities in the United States and Central Europe, according to a Reuters…
US Indicts Another Associate of Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Vekselberg
The Justice Department is putting associates of Russian oligarchs on notice. In the latest indictment of its kind, an associate of sanctioned Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg has been charged with…
Міністерство фінансів продало військових облігацій на 12,5 мільярда гривень
«Гроші інвесторів підтримують Збройні сили України та забезпечують наших військових найнеобхіднішим: зброєю, набоями, технікою, харчуванням та медикаментами» …
Turkey, Syria Quakes Spark Dire Humanitarian Concerns
In response to deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the United States has mobilized search and rescue teams to support relief efforts. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias spoke with humanitarian workers…
Суд заблокував рахунки гірничо-збагачувального комбінату, підконтрольного Жеваго – Ferrexpo
Ferrexpo назвала рішення суду «проявом надмірного тиску» на своє підприємство …
Death Toll Rises as Rescue Efforts Continue
The death toll from Monday’s massive earthquakes in Turkey and Northern Syria has passed 5,000 people, with rescue efforts continuing into another bitterly cold night. VOA’s Heather Murdock reports from…