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Ukraine's population has been shrinking for the past 30 years and officials say the decline has accelerated as a result of the full-scale war with Russia. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets

Proposal includes a code of conduct and requires NGOs to submit annual information about activities, accounts, funders and personal wealth of officials

Article says if a member comes under attack, other members are obligated to help it respond

Calin Georgescu, who has urged engagement with Russia, will face December 8 runoff against center-right candidate

"Life is tough back home. We found a boat, we got in and escaped," a Haitian migrant who arrived in the southern city of Les Cayes, Haiti, told VOA. The Jamaican Coast Guard returned to Haiti a group of 40 migrants who they say attempted to enter the island illegally. Migrants say gang violence has made living in Haiti unbearable, forcing them to seek security elsewhere. See the full story here.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of repealing birthright citizenship guaranteed under 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. However, repealing this right would face significant legal political challenges. See full story here.

Calin Georgescu, who has urged engagement with Russia, will face December 8 runoff against center-right candidate

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on his first day in office, he would impose a 25% tariff on all goods entering from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% on goods from China. Here's what to expect.  See full story here.

Last week, 2ŁØT, the genre-blending band known for its unique sound and dedication to social advocacy, released its debut album Entropy, marking a significant milestone in its mission to inspire change through music. Alongside the album, the band shares their latest single, "Never New You" a moody, reflective track inspired by the complex theme of human connection and the feeling of only knowing the surface of those around us, hinting at the often unseen depths within everyone.

A cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that began Wednesday appeared to be holding, as residents in cars heaped with belongings streamed back toward southern Lebanon. If it holds, the cease-fire will bring an end to nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated in mid-September into all-out war. We talk to Avi Melamed a former Israeli intelligence official.

US officials stress Russia’s sole responsibility for deployment of North Korean troops in its war of aggression with Ukraine

Trump return to power adds to debate on whether Europe’s economies should look inward or outward

The White House this week officially confirmed Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. White House National Security Advisor John Kirby told reporters that Ukraine can use ATACMS to defend itself on “an immediate-need basis.” “We did change the guidance and gave them guidance that they can use them to strike these particular types of targets,” he said. VOA Russian spoke to experts about the timing and the reasons for the shift in U.S....

The European Parliament has put forward a motion for a resolution addressing the increasing and systemic repression against women in Iran. The proposal, introduced on Wednesday, highlights various instances of repression, violence, discrimination, injustice and human rights violations against women by the Islamic Republic in Iran. See the full story here.

Wednesday marks the 74th anniversary of the start of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, a key moment in the Korean War. On November 27, 1950, Chinese forces launched a surprise attack on American troops that lasted 17 days in freezing weather. VOA Mandarin has an exclusive interview with Robert Harlan, one of the survivors of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir (Lake Changjin). Harlan’s experience is different from what was depicted in a Chinese epic movie: “The Battle on Lake Changjin,”...

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was holding on its first day as thousands of Lebanese returned to their homes in southern Lebanon. Many in Israel hope the truce will also lead to an end to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Linda Gradstein has more from Jerusalem.

The Financial Times newspaper reports that Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun is under investigation for corruption, part of a broader corruption probe in the People’s Liberation Army. A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry dismissed the report during a regular press briefing Wednesday but that did not stop online discussions among Chinese-speaking users on Weibo. See the full story here.

Representative Jamie Raskin pledges to work with rights groups to free Vietnamese environmental activist Dang Dinh Bach

Kenya requires that foreigners register online three days before traveling to the country