Headlines- This evening, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis killed one Palestinian and injured several others.
- A car plowed into a crowd in Modena, Italy, injuring eight people, four of whom are in critical condition.
- In Bangkok,Thailand, a freight train and a bus collided on Saturday, resulting in at least eight fatalities and thirty-two injuries.
- Tens of thousands of protesters attended the latest rally organized by far-right group on Saturday in London.
- A massive explosion and fire tore through a Maine lumber company, killing a 27-year-old firefighter and injuring ten others.
- Ten persons on board the MV Hondius cruise ship have been found to have both confirmed and probable cases of hantavirus, including two confirmed deaths and one person who is still suspected of died from the virus.
Category: Video Report
Starlink Internet Service from SpaceX Launched...
With the launch of Starlink satellite internet services, Zambia has become the sixth country in Africa. Providing Zambians faster, more reliable, and uncapped internet access is the goal. It is not clear, though, if the service is cheap enough to bridge the digital divide.
In Rural Malawi, Digital Program Transforms...
To help students in rural Malawi learn how to use the latest digital technology, the Malawian government has partnered with a mobile service provider and the United Nations children’s organization UNICEF. In order to promote digital learning among students, public schools get equipped with free internet access, tablets, and high-definition smart TVs through the Connect-a-School initiative. But some schools say that a lack of some gadgets presents a challenge.
Oregon Trying to Decriminalize Small Amounts...
Decriminalizing small amounts of hard drugs is one novel approach that a U.S. state in the Pacific Northwest is trying to combat opioid abuse.
Release of Israeli Hostages from Hamas...
On Friday, Hamas released 24 hostages in total, including 13 Israeli nationals, as part of the first round of a coordinated swap between Israel and Hamas. VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to reporter Ricki Rosen in Tel Aviv for more on the status of care they are expected to receive from the Israeli government now that they are freed.
Christmas Treasures Made from Paper by...
Very few Christians live in Kashmir,but people from the region put their blood and sweat into preparing gifts for Christmas celebrations.With cameraperson Wasim Nabi,Muheet Ul Islam for VOA has more from Srinagar.
In Ukraine, Clearing Mines Could Take...
Mines and explosives in the de-occupied regions of Ukraine pose a threat to people as the Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive. Mines have injured over 830 civilians and killed at least 264 since the start of the Russian invasion, according to the Ukrainian authorities. Various entitles are spearheading the ongoing demining efforts.
Gaza-Based Journalist Shares His Experience Covering...
A Gaza-based journalist told VOA of his “overwhelming experience” covering the Israeli-Hamas war on the besieged territory when the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked on October 7. Living in the southern part of Gaza,Fuad Abu Khamash says he is embedded with an emergency team covering the war within an ambulance.
Aid Groups Accuse Russia of Taking...
Over 20,000 Ukrainian children are allegedly being forcibly deported or transferred to Russia or Russian-occupied territory, according to accusations made by Kyiv authorities against Moscow. And to mark World’s Children Day on November 20, Human rights activists are drawing attention to Russia’s violation of international child protection laws.
Possible Peace Deal Could Bring Pause...
As per a new report, there might be a deal between Israel and Hamas to free dozens of hostages held in Palestinian territory. Such a deal would bring much-needed aid across the border and at least a temporary pause to the bloodshed in Gaza. Such an agreement, according to American and Israeli sources, is not yet finalized.
Blooming Community Gardens in Malaysia
Many urban communities in Malaysia are adding a rural touch.More and more community gardens are popping up as residents look for ways to bring the great outdoors closer to home.