Feed aggregator

Zelenskyy to meet with NATO, European leaders in push to bolster defenses

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 18, 2024 - 02:49
Zelenskyy has cited an urgent need to boost military aid to Ukraine, especially air defense systems.

Vietnam seeks to boost domestic defense industry as it hosts arms fair

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 18, 2024 - 02:29
Among the nearly 250 exhibitors will be top defense companies, including from the United States, Europe, Turkey and countries at war with each other, such as Israel, Iran, Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine suspected of killing Russian general inside Moscow

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 22:30
An explosion in Moscow Tuesday morning killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops of the Russian Armed Forces. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg to be his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, where Trump has promised to bring a quick end to the war. Denmark released anti-whaling activist Paul Watson from detention on Tuesday and said it had rejected a Japanese request to extradite...

Return to Earth for 2 stuck NASA astronauts delayed until March 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 21:10
Weeklong mission has turned into 10-month trip

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers continue search 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 21:01
At least 200 people are being treated for injuries at the capital's main hospital

Mexico asks US to extradite suspect in journalist's killing

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 20:45
Damaso Lopez Serrano is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of Javier Valdez, who covered the narcotics trade

Syrian military bases destroyed after Assad’s fall

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 20:32
Following the collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, military rebels and the Israeli military have targeted strongholds throughout the country. VOA's Joan Cabases Vega visited Qatana, Syria, a military base just outside the capital, for this story, narrated by Veronica Villafane.

Police look for motive in latest US school shooting

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 20:22
Teenage girl is identified as the shooter 

US Senate to vote on bill that fuels possibility of Chinese drone ban

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 20:02
National Defense Authorization Act includes measures targeting Chinese drone-makers DJI and Autel Robotics, with concerns over data and national security

Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 19:50
International lawyers representing Congo argue that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains, which they say renders the firm complicit in crimes taking place in Congo

Congress nears funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 19:31
Friday deadline looms for one of the final must-pass bills lawmakers will consider prior to new Congress

In 2024, voters’ discontent with incumbents meant opting for change

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 18:40
Ruling parties often have an advantage in elections. But in history's biggest election year so far, incumbents of all political stripes found that presiding over a period of economic inflation carries a heavy price at the ballot box.

Overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo; at least 25 dead, dozens missing

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 18:24
It was the fourth wreck this year in the region where many rely on river transportation

US lawmakers propose bills to hit China over fentanyl trade

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 18:01
China is dominant source of chemical precursors used by Mexican cartels to produce fentanyl

Unknown disease in Congo revealed to be severe malaria, health authorities say

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 18:00
Local authorities said the disease had killed 143 people in the country's Panzi health zone in November

DHS Publishes Final Rule for the Application of Certain Mandatory Bars in Fear Screenings

As part of our continued efforts to deliver more timely consequences for noncitizens encountered who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States—efforts that have resulted in a 60% decrease in unlawful entries since June 4—the Department of Homeland Security has finalized the rule for the Application of Certain Mandatory Bars in Fear Screenings, following publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in May 2024.

Storm Chido kills at least 7, leaves trail of damage in Malawi

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 17:37
Department of Disaster Management Affairs says the cyclone — later downgraded to a tropical storm — blew roofs off schools, health facilities and homes

Kenyan aid group is enabling refugees to access loans

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 17, 2024 - 17:33
Inkomoko provides affordable financing to businesses without collateral

Pages