Headlines
  • A Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and his 17-year-old daughter were killed after an Israeli aircraft struck an apartment near Baalbek's southern entrance in eastern Lebanon.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have discussed the current state of the region and the impasse in the US-Iran talks.
  • Iran is warned by US President Donald Trump that "time is ticking" for an agreement to end the war.
  • On Sunday, a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi caught fire due to a drone strike.
  • Four people have been shot in multiple random shootings in Austin, Texas, according to police, two suspects have been detained, while one is still at large.
  • On Sunday, during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, United States, two fighter jets collided in midair.

Category: Video Report

February 21, 2024

Chose to Live in Ukraine During...

Living in the embattled Ukraine, foreigners have chosen to face the threat of shelling rather than staying in the relatively safe confines of their home country. VOA spoke with Americans and Danes living in Ukraine to find out why they are staying in Ukraine during the war.

Kenyan Companies Adopt AI for Cost...

Due to economic challenges, Kenyan companies are using artificial intelligence to cut costs associated with production and advertising. Artists and advertising companies have anxiety that AI could replace their work, which could result in reduced income and job losses.

February 20, 2024

Ukrainian Railways: A Vital Lifeline During...

Ukrainian Railways became the principal mode of transportation in the country during the two years after Russia’s invasion.The state-owned network, which spans more than 22,000 kilometers, continues to function in spite of constant shelling damage.The railways in Ukraine move supplies and troops for the Ukrainian Army, evacuate citizens from front line cities, and transport world leaders.

Kenyan Packaging Manufacturer Aims to Reduce...

According to the UN, over one-third of all plastic produced is used for packaging, making it one of the biggest drivers of the world’s plastic pollution problem. A Kenyan company is using agricultural waste to make compostable food packaging products free of harmful chemicals in order to address the problem.

February 19, 2024

Mainstreaming Domestic Pet Cloning

People are making genetically identical clones of their beloved pets in the U.S. state of Texas so the animal can live after the pet.

February 18, 2024

Shark Spotters in South Africa Keep...

Water lovers are being kept safe by a unique program called Shark Spotters. From Cape Town, South Africa, Vicky Stark has this report.

February 17, 2024

Families of Volunteers Killed in Ukraine...

At a meeting with US Congress members in late January, the families of many American soldiers who were killed or injured in Ukraine made an appeal to lawmakers to continue funding Ukrain

African Elections Not Off to Good...

With nearly 20 countries slated to hold general or presidential elections in 2024, it will be a busy year for elections in Africa. However, as VOA’s Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo, two nations have already postponed elections, while another has reelected a former military ruler for thr fourth term.These developments show that the democratic process is not off to a good start.

February 16, 2024

Online,Offline Attacks Against Female Journalists Are...

Online abuse against Venezuelan sports journalist Mari Montes and her family went unabated for years. Experts say attempts to discredit and silence female journalists are regularly made through digital attacks.

Asia Weekly: Journalists in Exile Report...

The next president of Indonesia appears to be defense minister. India’s farmers protest against the government.Myanmar’s ruling junta enforces drafting of both men and women. Hanoi pagoda draws tourists seeking love.

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