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Mayor says 5 injured in fatal Philadelphia plane crash remain hospitalized, 3 in critical condition 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 14:04
A Mexico-bound air ambulance plummeted to the ground Friday evening, less than a minute after it had taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport with six people on board

February 2, 2025

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 13:50
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Trump: Americans could face ‘pain’ with new tariffs on key trading partners  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 13:48
U.S. leader contends tariffs on Canada, China, Mexico imports will be ‘worth the price’ to bolster American interests  

Protests against Germany’s Merz who supports migration proposal backed by far-right

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 13:29
Protesters accuse Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats of breaking Germany’s unwritten post-Nazi promise to never pass any rule or resolution in parliament with support of far-right, nationalist parties such as Alternative for Germany

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 12:02
The strongest earthquake recorded was magnitude 4.6 at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, at a depth of 14 kilometers, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said

Japan launches navigation satellite on new flagship rocket  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 11:25
The H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki 6 satellite lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center on a southwestern Japanese island

UK's Starmer, Germany’s Scholz meet as EU 'reset' looms

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 11:05
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to his country estate as he repeats his aim to improve relations with European Union

Trump, Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza, along with Iran, Arab relations   

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 10:58
Israeli leader is first foreign head of state to meet with Trump in his new White House tenure  

Trump tariff met with mixed reactions from China  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 10:03
Analysts say the Trump administration may use tariffs as a way to force China to strike deals on some important issues  

In US, Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 08:59
The woodchuck's weather forecast is an annual ritual that goes back more than a century in western Pennsylvania, with far older roots in European folklore

Turkey says it will join with neighbors to fight Islamic State group in Syria 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 08:47
Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Jordan will come together to fight the remnants of the Islamic State group, a move the Turkish foreign minister says would allow the United States to cut ties with Kurdish militants in Syria

Beyonce competes for the big prize - again - at Sunday's Grammys 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 07:47
Beyonce will compete for the top Grammy prize of album of the year with her country record "Cowboy Carter"

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over attack on boarding school in Russia's Kursk region 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 07:41
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

Putin says ignoring Soviet role in liberation of Nazi death camps is shameful 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 07:39
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

VOA Kurdish: KDP leader comments on talks with PUK and other parties for new government formation

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 02:42
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...

VOA Kurdish: Shirmar village powers ahead with solar energy

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 02:42
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.

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