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Three of the defendants also receive additional death sentences for 'deliberate participation in premeditated murder,' according to the report

Steve Feinberg wants a fix for shortages, while defense secretary is calling for budget cuts

KYIV, UKRAINE — Ukraine and the United States have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The officials, who were familiar with the matter, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. One of them said Kyiv hopes that signing the agreement will ensure the continued flow of U.S. military support that Ukraine urgently...

Yoon says he declared martial law because country was facing an 'existential crisis'

Cuba's health service generates major export earnings by sending doctors and health workers around the world

Congo also reportedly offers US access to mineral resources in exchange for aid to end conflict

Despite rising uncertainty over waning U.S. support, growing existential questions and ongoing Russian advances, polls find Ukrainians remain generally optimistic about their future. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianet.

The United States Central Command has carried out several operations in Idlib province in northwest Syria since the beginning of this year, targeting several members and leaders of the al Qaida-linked Hurras al-Din (HaD) organization. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

Trump orders investigation into what administration says is Beijing's move to dominate global copper markets

VOA SPANISH — The Venezuelan Adjustment Act, which create a lawful path to citizenship, has been reintroduced to Congress. The legislative proposal would allow certain Venezuelans who meet the requirements, including entering the United States before or on Dec. 31, 2021, to adjust their immigration status and obtain permanent residence in the United States. Click here for the full story in Spanish.

Three years since the beginning of the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's economy has continued to grow because of its rampant defense spending. VOA Russian spoke with the experts who predict the defense-based growth is unsustainable and about to hit the ceiling as both industrial capacities and workforce are at near maximums. Thousands of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow also have hit certain sectors of the Russian economy, particularly damaging Gazprom, the car industry...

The results of Sunday's parliamentary elections in Germany showed that the alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, known as the Union parties, won the most votes, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) finished second. This means that Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Union parties, will be Germany's next chancellor. What kind of China policy will the new German government adopt under Merz's leadership? Click here for the full story in...

One of the country's main electricity distributors confirmed all of its customers had experienced the power failure

Small chance asteroid could be on a course to strike the moon

Before heading to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer told Parliament he is committed to stepping up defense spending to support Europe. Humanitarian organizations like ‘Save the Children’ are expressing concern that the war funds increase will be paid for with 40% cuts to international aid. And when the war ends, will Ukrainian children deported and adopted in Russia be located? Yale researchers describe the program as one of the largest...

Apple disclosed that 97% of the ballots cast were votes against the measure

Russia built a propaganda network in the Sahel to turn public opinion against French troops and the West

Pete Hegseth visits US naval base in Cuba, receiving updates on military's efforts to support migrant deportation efforts

Lawmakers rush to fund government past March 14 deadline