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Third federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 10:08
President's executive order aims to end automatic citizenship for children of people who are in the US illegally, even though it’s enshrined in the Constitution

Romanian President Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 09:33
Klaus Iohannis served the maximum of two five-year terms but his presidency was extended in December after the Constitutional Court canceled a presidential race two days before a Dec. 8 runoff

Kosovo prime minister looking for allies for new Cabinet after failing to win parliament majority  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 06:38
The vote on Sunday was key in determining who will lead Kosovo as talks on normalizing ties with rival Serbia remain stalled and foreign funding for one of Europe’s poorest countries is in question

Russia drone attacks spark fire, damage homes

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 05:54
US officials travel to Europe for talks on Ukraine

High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 05:49
Heads of state, top government officials, CEOs and scientists from around 100 countries are participating in the two-day international summit

China hopes the aging Dalai Lama can 'return to right path'

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 04:56
The exiled leader of Tibetan Buddhism, who turns 90 this year, fled Tibet in 1959 for India after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, but has expressed a desire to return to Tibet before he dies

Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 04:17
Just 10 of nearly 200 countries required under the Paris Agreement to deliver fresh climate plans by Feb. 10 did so on time

Indonesia launches $183 million free health screening to prevent early deaths

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 03:08
Under the program, all Indonesians will eventually be entitled to a free screening on their birthday, the ministry said

Chinese marriages slid by a fifth in 2024, fanning birthrate concerns

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 03:05
More than 6.1 million couples registered for marriage last year, down from 7.68 million a year earlier

UK Anglicans meet after Church of England hit by scandals

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 03:02
The meeting comes a month after the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby stepped down as head of the world's Anglicans

Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 01:00
Noboa and González are now vying for a full four-year term

Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country's south

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 00:46
Chile's government ordered the evacuation in regions of imminent risk, urging residents to leave their homes and seek refuge in safe areas

Colombia government in crisis after president calls for Cabinet resignations

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 00:44
The demand came after Petro on Tuesday subjected his Cabinet to a five-hour public dressing down on state TV

Court grants request to block detained Venezuelan immigrants from being sent to Guantanamo

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 10, 2025 - 00:34
The filing came as part of a lawsuit on behalf of the three men filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, and Las Americas Immigrant Advisory Center

Philadelphia defeats Kansas City in Super Bowl

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 9, 2025 - 22:46
Trump is first sitting president to attend game

Israel withdraws from part of central Gaza

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 9, 2025 - 22:35
The Israeli military has withdrawn from an area of Gaza known as the Netzarim corridor, which separates the enclave's north from south. The presidents of Ukraine and the United States are looking to make a deal. Plus, a new book chronicles the story of a Ukrainian soldier. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are cutting the cord and Afghan refugees in the U.S. face an uncertain future.

Digital Dome brings the stars to South Africa

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 9, 2025 - 21:01
An old planetarium in Johannesburg has been transformed into the state-of-the-art ‘Wits Anglo American Digital Dome.’ After undergoing major renovations, the facility offers visitors an immersive look at the wonders of the universe. Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg.

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