Headlines- Since the US-Iran deal was announced on Sunday, Iran's army claims that Israel has violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times. The aggressor "should expect a harsh response" if the attacks persist, according to the army.
- Switzerland said that an initial deal between the US and Iran would be signed in Lucerne on Friday.
- US President Trump said that the deal implies Iran won't have nuclear weapons while speaking at the G7 summit.
- US president Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon in a "more responsible" way.
- An alleged targeted acid attack in New Jersey injured six people, including three teenagers.
- A manhunt is underway for the alleged shooter who reportedly shot two coworkers at a Delaware hospital on Tuesday.
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US Halo Trust Helps in Demining...
In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, mine sweepers from the Halo Trust found more than 1,500 explosives scattered around 10 hectares in just one week. This humanitarian NGO has been operating in Ukraine since 2015 to clear out landmines and other explosive devices. They now mainly work in the Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions.
Destroyed Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine Has...
Environmental groups and aid agencies say that Ukraine faces a long road to an as-yet undetermined environmental catastrophe. A river in southern Ukraine was inundated last week by an explosion at a vital dam, threatening a host of ecosystems and the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
Ukrainian Farmer Demines Fields With His...
Working under Russian occupation, in the words of Ukrainian farmer Yuriy Voychenko, was nothing but “dead farm workers and injured cattle.” In Kharkiv, Russian forces abandoned their post in September 2022, but not before leaving a deadĺy legacy behind: mines.
Since War Started, Ukrainian Has Gained...
According to data from the language-learning app Duolingo, more than one million people have begun learning Ukrainian since February of last year. According to reports, there is still a lot of interest in learning Ukrainian, and the top three countries with the most Ukrainian language learners are Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
How Has Life Changed in Russia...
It is now difficult for people outside of Russia to know what Russians think about the conflict due to the Russian media crackdown that followed its invasion of Ukraine. Some Russian tourists Genia Dulot met in Egypt described how their lives have changed.
Kiev Mayor:Ukraine’s Capital Gets Ready for...
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, spoke with VOA about the Ukrainian capital as the war with Russia enters its second year. Tatiana Vorozhko has this story.
To Save Lives,US Transplant Surgeon Heads...
A New York transplant surgeon plans his third trip to Ukraine, where he has been working with doctors to help patients affected by Russia’s war with that country. Dr. Robert Montgomery, the surgeon, is also working to raise money for the purchase of medical equipment for a hospital in Lviv.
Battleground Towns in Ukraine: Lyman
Formerly occupied city of Lyman, a strategically located city that locals refer to as “The Gates of Donbas.” Residents of the formerly prosperous metropolis now sleep in the basements of abandoned industries and rail yards, not far from towns that have been reduced to ruins.
Volunteer Fighters of Donbas
Prior to the war, their jobs had nothing to do with the military; however, they are now volunteers engaged in an effort to drive out Russian soldiers from the Donbas region of Ukraine. Some of the soldiers were interviewed by Anna Kosstutschenko.
Son of Fallen Ukranian Fighter becomes...
Vadym Horodnyi is a member of a military family in Ukraine. Vadym was determined about joining the military despite the fact that his father was killed protecting their hometown of Chernihiv. Finally given the opportunity to study in United States, the 14-year-old is now a cadet at the Marine Military Academy in Texas.