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Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada

Around The Globe - 56 min 59 sec ago
Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.

‘Soul of the king’: Can India’s coming election be rigged?

Around The Globe - 1 hour 11 min ago
Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.

Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions

Around The Globe - 2 hours 39 min ago
Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of expert panel will end on April 30.

Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company

Around The Globe - 3 hours 1 min ago
Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007.

Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster

Around The Globe - 4 hours 32 min ago
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of 'very long road ahead' to recover from deadly bridge collapse.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 764

Around The Globe - 4 hours 58 min ago
As the war enters its 764th day, these are the main developments.

At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine

Around The Globe - 6 hours 7 sec ago
An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.

China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’

Around The Globe - 6 hours 7 min ago
Chinese state media's A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing's influence campaigns.

Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel

Around The Globe - 6 hours 53 min ago
Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.

Amid legal woes, Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks passport return for Israel trip

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 22:27
The former president's passport had been seized as part of a police raid in February amid allegations of coup-mongering.

Aborted Space Launch Sees Success on Second Try

Technology - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:39
A space launch aborted only to find success days later. Plus, Japan makes a push into private spaceflight, and NASA really wants you to see the solar eclipse — but safety first. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space.

‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:38
Advocates have long said census count has left communities invisible, but say change is only 'first step'.

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:29
The general elections are expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994 when the nation became a democracy.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse investigation

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:12
A search and rescue effort in Baltimore, US is now a salvage operation as the Key Bridge collapse investigation begins

Could Florida’s social media ban for children take hold elsewhere?

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:33
State's governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, enacts the strictest measures yet in the United States.

Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:02
Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are addictive and have 'rewired' the way children learn, educators say.

ICJ orders Israel to take action to address famine in Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 19:16
In a new set of provisional measures, the World Court ordered Israel to open more land crossings to allow aid into Gaza.

Pakistan to investigate army’s meddling in judiciary, law minister says

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 19:05
Pakistan will probe accusations by High Court judges of intimidation by the country's top spy agency.

Biden campaign touts record-setting fundraising haul for single event

Around The Globe - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 18:55
The Radio City Music Hall event has raised $25m, underscoring deep-pocketed support for Biden despite lagging in polls.

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