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Israel attacks Gaza ‘humanitarian zone’, killing at least 11, wounding 15
Women, children among dead as Israel's military again attacks civilians sheltering in so-called humanitarian safe zone.
South Korean police raid airport, Jeju Air offices after deadly crash
Police searches come as aviation authorities are probing the cause of the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,043
Here are the key developments on the 1,043rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
At least 10 killed in mass shooting in Montenegro, suspect kills himself
Suspected gunman in shooting rampage in Cetinje town shoots himself in the head after being surrounded by police.
VOA Mandarin: What cards does China hold in US-China tech, trade battles?
Beijing has launched a series of retaliatory actions against U.S. technological sanctions, including cutting off supplies of rare earth elements and punishing American companies operating in China. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of additional tariffs on Chinese exports, and analysts believe he will further tighten technological restrictions on China. What other cards might Beijing play on the 2025 U.S.-China trade and technology battlefield?
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VOA Mandarin: Quantum technology a key battleground in US-China competition
Quantum computing is emerging as a revolutionary technology capable of solving complex problems that traditional computers cannot address. The U.S. leads in quantum innovation, driven by companies like Google and IBM, robust government funding and top-tier research institutions. China, however, has rapidly advanced through massive state-led investments, dominating global quantum patents and establishing specialized research centers.
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Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall
Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts.
One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas
Authorities say they are investigating the incident, in which seven people sustained minor injuries.
Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three
Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks in the aftermath of the blast.
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera operations in the West Bank
PA accuses network of broadcasting 'inciting material' and 'stirring strife' in the country.
At least 10 dead as a truck rams a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans
FBI authorities are investigating the attack as an act of 'terrorism' and have identified the suspect as a US citizen.
Celebrating New Year on the streets of Damascus, Sarah in Syria
Sarah Kassim celebrated a New Year “full of freedom” with thousands of other Syrians in Damascus.
Gaza population falls 6 percent since start of war, statistics agency says
Population has declined by about 160,000 since Israel's assault on Gaza began, Palestinian statistics agency says.
Cybertruck bursts into flames outside Trump hotel
A Tesla Cybertruck was filmed on fire at the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?
McConnell is set to step down as the longest-serving Senate leader. Experts say he made the chamber into a battlefield.
Al-Shifa was a dream and a nightmare
The hospital was my dream workplace, but it turned into a place of death and despair.
Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt?
Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries.
‘We are waging an existential war’: M23’s Bertrand Bisimwa on DRC conflict
Leader of the M23 group says its rebellion in eastern DR Congo is a ‘defensive’ one, hopes for dialogue with Kinshasa.
Truck ramming attack kills at least 10 people in New Orleans
An armed man in a truck has ploughed through a crowd in the US city of New Orleans, killing at least 10 people.
Israeli attacks kill at least 20 Palestinians across Gaza on New Year’s Day
Attacks reported from Jabalia in the north, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and the southern city of Khan Younis.