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After nearly three years of full-scale war, Ukraine’s air links remain suspended and its reliance on surface transportation has doubled, creating new job opportunities for women as the demand for truck drivers skyrockets.

The new head of the International Broadcasting department at Polish Television tells VOA Russian about plans to increase programming for viewers in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.   "There is a need for truthful information about what is going on in Belarus and Russia," Michael Broniatowski said. He also discussed the biggest challenges when producing programming for Belarusian and Russian audiences.     See the full story here.  

The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) announced on Monday that it had identified more than 200 phishing cyberattacks conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran, aiming at acquiring top Israeli officials’ personal data. Israel says it has informed the targeted officials of the attack.   See the full story here.  

Several inmates in Iran’s Ghezel Hesar Prison have been diagnosed with HIV, but authorities reportedly are keeping this information confidential. A source familiar with the situation who declined to give their name when speaking with VOA Persian said authorities are housing the patients within the general prison population without providing any specialized care.     See the full story here.    

Rescue teams, assisted by military and local authorities, rescue many older residents in flood-hit areas, after strong winds and torrential rain over the weekend flipped cars, caused power outages and damaged roads

California Governor Gavin Newsom is positioning California to once again be the center of resistance effort against conservative agenda

Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday. Even though e-commerce is now part of many people's regular routines and the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday — a term coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation — has become the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel it. Adobe Analytics, which...

Multiple rebel factions and militant groups participated in the battle for Aleppo, code-named Operation Deterrence of Aggression, and headed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, Islamist group that controls most of Idlib province in northwest Syria

General Introduction: Negotiations on a UN treaty to end plastic pollution concluded in Busan, South Korea Monday without reaching an agreement. This was supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans, by the end of 2024. Countries debated whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production and whether to limit the amount of plastic companies are allowed to produce. After a week of talks and...

United Nations, independent researchers and media have all documented credible allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang.

Kurram has a history of armed clashes between Sunni and Shiite Muslim tribes

Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group remains active, even after the death of its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in August of 2023. Russian experts say the group has been drawn closer to Kremlin power structures and is still fighting to advane Moscow’s interests around the world.

The opposition movement that wants to topple Vladimir Putin and end his war in Ukraine is entering a new phase, trying to reorganize itself in exile

Electric vehicle manufacturers are hoping for continued growth under President-elect Donald Trump, especially as Tesla CEO Elon Musk now appears to be one of his top advisers. Genia Dulot has our story from the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Chad’s president is ending the country’s defense cooperation agreements with France

Elections in Africa are often marked by high stakes and heightened tensions, which is decidedly unhealthy for voters. Experts in Ghana say campaign activities, voter fatigue, and fear of political tension and violence can be deadly. Senanu Tord reports from Accra, Ghana.

The unanimous decision came after it asked the Central Election Bureau to recount and verify all 9.4 million ballots cast in the first round of the election on Nov. 24

Michel Barnier says move is necessary to ensure stability amidst political divisions

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