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Spiraling Sudan bloodshed sparks refugee surge into Chad
The conflict has left tens of thousands dead and some 26 million people facing severe food insecurity
Xi says China willing to be a partner, friend with the US
Xi pointed out that China-U.S. relations are among the most important bilateral relations in the world, which have a bearing on the future and destiny of mankind
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalized with respiratory infection
Mahathir, who served as prime minister for more two decades, has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs
US urges Israel to boost Gaza humanitarian aid or risk cut in military support
EU AI Act checker reveals Big Tech's compliance pitfalls
Companies failing to comply with the AI Act will face fines of $38 million or 7% of global annual turnover
Ukraine destroys 51 Russian drones
Latest aerial attacks targeted regions across Ukraine
'Age of electricity' to follow looming fossil fuel peak, IEA says
There is also the possibility of reduced supplies should the Middle East conflict disrupt oil flows
China, Myanmar tied for worst internet freedom: Freedom House
Digital freedom 14-year decline a worry as dozens of countries hold elections, say analysts
Georgia judge blocks ballot counting rule and says county officials must certify election results
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote that the so-called hand count rule 'is too much, too late' and blocked its enforcement
North Korea says 1.4 million young people apply to join army
Last year, state media reported on 800,000 of its citizens volunteering to join the North's military to fight against the United States
US is getting tougher with Israel on humanitarian aid, bombing cities
The secretaries of state and defense write a letter to their Israeli counterparts demanding better care be taken to improve the conditions for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and that more attention be paid to civilian deaths during Israeli strikes in Beirut. Ukraine alleges that North Korean soldiers are on the ground in Ukraine, fighting for Russia. Imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai’s son speaks to VOA in Prague, and a look at what America needs from its foreign policy. Plus, a look...
Troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' upgraded to honorable discharges
Under the policy, gay and lesbian troops could serve in the armed forces if they did not disclose their sexual orientation
Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text messages
madison, wisconsin — Voting rights advocates on Tuesday asked state and federal authorities to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a state where they are ineligible.
Free Speech for People, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, made the request to the U.S. Department of Justice as well as the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The letter says that "thousands of young voters across Wisconsin" received...
Tech firms increasingly look to nuclear power for data center
Facilities that power cloud computing and artificial intelligence consume vast amounts of electricity, posing challenges for companies' promises to reach net-zero emissions
Millions who don't cast ballots on Nov. 5 are still voting in US election
The 2024 U.S. election allows Americans to have their voices heard. But what if they can’t reach the polls on November 5? Luckily, there’s more than one way to vote — here are all the options. Written and produced by Yass Monem and Tamara Davison.
Tech firms increasingly look to nuclear power for data center
Facilities that power cloud computing and artificial intelligence consume vast amounts of electricity, posing challenges for companies' promises to reach net-zero emissions
US letter to Israel calls for more aid into Gaza in 30 days
The United States has sent a letter to Israel demanding it facilitate an immediate surge in humanitarian assistance into Gaza. The letter, which the Pentagon said was intended to remain private, comes as a missile defense system has started to arrive in Israel to defend against future attacks.
South Korea steps up commitment to South China Sea, with limits
President Yoon Suk Yeol made security pledges to support ASEAN countries, but analysts say there are limits on what South Korea can do