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The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said four people were killed and four seriously wounded in the strike, with 84 people rescued by Ukrainian servicemen from the rubble of the building

A commemoration to mark the liberation of the Auschwitz camp in Poland by Soviet troops was attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, King Charles, President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda

Move likely a signal to Iran

Fazel Basharati, a prominent leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), has spoken about the ongoing discussions with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and other political parties to form a new Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). In an interview with VOA, Basharati addressed the PUK's stance on the prime minister's position, questioning the conditions they would use to apply for the role. He said the first winner should be determined by the people. Basharati also highlighted...

Shirmar is a village in Halabja province, home to about 100 families. While many urban residents in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq struggle with electricity shortages, the people of Shirmar rely entirely on solar energy instead of generators. This sustainable choice has helped to keep their village’s environment clean.  Click here for the full TV story in Kurdish.

The New Organization for Environmental Protection and Women's Rights has launched a widespread awareness campaign to combat female circumcision in villages around Halabja, addressing practices justified under religion and customs. For its efforts, the organization received the 2024 Kawsar Award, presented by the Arab Women's Center to honor initiatives that advance women's rights. Click here for the full TV story in Kurdish.

Some farmers say efforts to improve the seed system in Kenya have been limited by a 2012 law banning seed sharing, which is what millions of farmers did every planting season to cut their production cost

Initiatives and relief efforts have popped up around Southern California, ready to assist with clothing donations, art supplies, professional equipment for creatives and more

They invoke pope's pro-family message

24-hour rainfall totals likely up to 30 centimeters

It will be illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate sexualized images of children

It’s the world's leading HIV initiative

Cases have doubled in the past 3 years, impacting more than 3,000 seafarers across some 230 ships

A brewing crisis in Africa as Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo's largest city said they want to take their fight to the far-off capital, Kinshasa. Congo’s president has called for a massive military mobilization to resist the rebellion, and his defense minister rejected calls for talks. Efforts are continuing to retrieve the two aircraft involved in a midair collision outside of Washington that killed 67 people Wednesday night. Investigators from multiple U.S. agencies...

The protest marks three months since a concrete construction at a railway station collapsed, leaving 15 people dead

After the pontiff stumbles, aides help him to his chair, and the audience proceeds without incident

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to travel to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Hamas frees three more Israeli hostages, including a dual U.S. citizen, and Israel frees dozens of Palestinian prisoners. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.

Officials from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region thank the US via social media, calling the operation a success