US, South Korea urge Pyongyang to pull troops from Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his South Korean counterpart Kim Yong-hyun exchanged views during talks on Wednesday on the...
Concerns about Elon Musk, Russia’s Putin not fading yet
WASHINGTON — Reports that billionaire Elon Musk has been talking on a consistent basis with Russian President Vladimir Putin are still...
Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant
LONDON — Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country’s health security agency (UKHSA) said...
US cracks down on Russia’s sanctions evasion in fresh action
WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday imposed curbs on hundreds of targets in fresh action against Russia, taking aim at...
RFE/RL journalist marks 5 months jailed in Azerbaijan
An Azerbaijani journalist with VOA’s sister outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Wednesday marked five months since he was detained...
US experts see Pyongyang’s Russia gambit as no-win situation for China
China’s response to Russia’s growing influence over North Korea and its leader, Kim Jong Un, likely combines “exasperation” and “panic”...
Beijing files WTO complaint over EU’s new taxes on Chinese EVs
Beijing — Beijing said Wednesday it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s decision to...
Spanish authorities report at least 51 dead from devastating flash floods
BARCELONA, Spain — At least 51 people have died in Spain’s eastern region of Valencia after flash floods swept away cars,...
In Georgia, some voters balanced EU hopes with the fear of war with Russia
TBILISI, Georgia — For some Georgians who supported the ruling Georgian Dream party in Saturday’s disputed parliamentary election, the aspiration to...
China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
JIUQUAN, China — China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its orbiting space station early...
Russian drones target Kyiv
Officials in Ukraine’s capital said Wednesday a Russian drone attack left at least nine people injured. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko...
No nuclear risk from fire at submarine yard in northwest England, police say
A significant fire remains ongoing at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England, that builds Britain’s new generation of nuclear...
North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine could test Beijing-Pyongyang ties
WASHINGTON — As Ukraine braces to face North Korean troops who are believed to be in the Russian border region of...
For expats in Ukraine, election back in US hits home
The outcome of the U.S. election and the possible changes in Washington’s foreign policy are of special significance to the...
Russian activists abroad keep the memory of Soviet purges victims alive
Every October, events are held worldwide to mark a Day of Remembrance for the victims of purges in the former...
US finalizes rule restricting investment in Chinese tech firms
The Treasury Department on Monday finalized a new rule meant to prevent U.S.-based people and companies from investing in the...
Russian army deserters hope French asylum decision will encourage others to flee
Thousands of Russians, including soldiers, have sought asylum in the West since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — though...
Russia’s refusal to return body of Ukrainian journalist slows death investigation
washington — Investigations into the death in Russian custody of Viktoria Roshchyna are being hampered by Moscow’s refusal to return the...
Companies find solutions to power EVs in energy-challenged Africa
NAIROBI, KENYA — Some companies are coming up with creative ways of making electric vehicles a more realistic option in power-challenged...
Heavy rains cause flash floods in Spain’s south, east
Madrid — Torrential rains caused by a cold front moving across southeastern Spain flooded roads and towns on Tuesday, prompting authorities...
EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash
brussels — The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the...
Georgian opposition takes to streets to challenge election results
TBILISI, GEORGIA — Georgians flooded the streets of the capital, Tbilisi, late Monday, protesting what they see as a fraudulent election...
