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EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 13:03
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns against 'a clear and present danger' before Europe.

Who is Eyal Zamir, the Israeli army’s new chief of staff?

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 12:35
Israel's highest-ranking officer has a longstanding relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Two-state solution “not a reality” to expect from Israel

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 12:35
“Israel will not end the war as long as hostages remain in Gaza.”

Is Donald Trump keeping his promises on immigration, tariffs and DOGE?

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 12:19
Trump signed over 70 orders in 6 weeks, but his plans on immigration, tariffs, and more face hurdles. Will they succeed?

‘We will be a loud voice’: Leftist leader Reichinnek woos young Germans

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 11:53
The Die Linke star behind the party's rise in recent elections says there is 'real momentum for progressive politics'.

Car swept out to sea by floods on Spanish island

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 11:04
Watch the moment a car was swept out to sea by flash floods in Spain’s Gran Canaria

Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with high tariffs as trade war intensifies

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:51
New 25 percent tariffs on Mexico, Canada imports take effect along with doubling of duties on China goods to 20 percent.

Video: Prayers for Pope after ‘acute respiratory failures’

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:42
Pope Francis' over two-week battle on pneumonia still persists, amid rosary prayers that were held in the Vatican City.

Climate crisis threatens Pakistan’s bees and honey trade

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:39
Pakistan's bees once produced 22 varieties of honey but that has plummeted to 11 as flowering seasons shorten.

Israeli captives’ families fight with Knesset security guards

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:15
Violent clashes erupted at Israel’s parliament between families of Israeli captives in Gaza and Knesset security guards.

What happens to Palestinian women in Israeli prisons?

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:09
"There are moments where you're sitting there and you would just try to remember how your family looks like."

Trump announces US crypto reserve: What it is, and why it matters

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 09:32
The announcement over the weekend sent crypto markets into an upwards frenzy following a recent weeks-long slump.

Trump confirms new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 09:09
New US tariffs are in force against Canada, Mexico and China after President Donald Trump confirmed they would go ahead.

VOA Mandarin: Who has better humanoid robots, US or China?

Technology - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 09:06
Chinese tech firms and state media have spotlighted humanoid robots, which have grown in popularity since the Unitree G1 appeared to run, jump, dance and perform martial arts-like movements in a recent demonstration. Both the United States and China are leaders in humanoid robot technology. But industry analysts believe that the United States is superior in AI technology, which is responsible for the robot's "brain," while Chinese technology companies have flourished in the hardware manufacturing capabilities of the robot's "body." Click here for the full story in Mandarin.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,104

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 08:40
These are the key developments on day 1,104 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 08:16
Lancet study uses data from 204 countries to paint a grim picture of what it called an 'unprecedented global epidemic'.

How will Trump’s tariffs impact Mexico and Canada’s exports?

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 08:03
Tariffs of 25 percent on Mexican and Canadian goods came into effect on Tuesday.

More than 200 children, some as young as one, raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 08:00
Report says rape is 'being used as a tactic of war' in violation of international law and and laws protecting children.

Is the UK becoming less attractive for students?

Education - Tue, 03/04/2025 - 07:55
The UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students in recent years - but is the appeal still there?

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