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Aid groups sound alarm over escalating DR Congo violence
Escalating violence in eastern DRC has displaced at least 150,000 people, more than half of them children.
What did Vladimir Putin say to Tucker Carlson? Five key takeaways
Bill Clinton flip-flopping, releasing detained US journalist and US military aid to Ukraine were all on the agenda.
UAE in talks to develop $22bn beach land in Egypt
Such a major agreement could boost the Egyptian economy, which is facing a dire foreign exchange crisis.
As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise?
As I reported from across Lahore on election day, one thing became clear: It's a closer contest than many had predicted.
Biden refers to Egypt’s Sisi as ‘president of Mexico’
US President Joe Biden accidentally referred to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the “president of Mexico”.
Watching the Watchdogs: Israel’s legacy of media deception stumbles
Israel's deception campaign against UNRWA does not seem to be working as expected. Why?
Baby boom in gym as newborns watch mums work out
It is a gym with a difference where breaks are to change nappies, not to have a drink of water.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman seeking trillions to fund chips for AI, report says
Altman has discussed 'wildly ambitious' plans with investors, including the United Arab Emirates government, WSJ says.
Indonesian elections 2024: All you need to know
The people of the world's third-largest democracy will go to the polls on Feb 14 in a highly complex single-day election
Malaysia’s top court rules some Islamic laws in Kelantan unconstitutional
Majority ruling could have major legal implications in multiethnic country that operates a dual judicial system.
‘How the hell dare he’: Biden angrily defends memory after alleged lapses
US president says his memory is 'fine' after special counsel report says he could not recall the year his son died.
In Tucker Carlson interview, Putin says Russia can’t be defeated in Ukraine
Russian leader says deal to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich possible after 'reciprocal steps'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 716
As the war enters its 716th day, these are the main developments.
Pakistan election 2024: Live results
About 128 million voters were registered to vote in national and state elections amid political and economic challenges.
Auspicious but unlucky: The perils of a lunar new year dragon baby boom
As the Year of the Dragon dawns, some ethnic Chinese hope for a baby born under the zodiac sign.
Japan’s stock market barely grew for decades. Now it’s booming
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index is at its highest in more than 30 years.
S Africa’s Ramaphosa renews call for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian state
In annual State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa addressed domestic issues and Israel's war on Gaza.
Media Watchdog Finds ChatGPT Spreads More Disinformation in Chinese
A test of ChatGPT's capabilities to create false information finds the chatbot spreads more disinformation in Chinese, says media watchdog NewsGuard. VOA's Robin Guess has more. VOA footage by Michael Eckels, Roy Kim.
Israel escalates Rafah bombardment as US warns of a ‘disaster’
Growing fears among more than a million displaced people in Rafah as Israel threatens large operation in the city.
Mapping Israel’s destruction of Gaza
The scale of destruction across Gaza has been described as being among the worst in modern history.