London (07/11 – 70) President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the helm of the United National Party (UNP), has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Sri Lanka’s tumultuous economy, tackling persistent challenges with…
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European Rallies Urge End to Antisemitism as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Continue Worldwide
LONDON — Thousands of people were rallying in Berlin and London on Sunday to oppose antisemitism and support Israel, while demonstrations in support of Palestinians in besieged Gaza continued around…
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South Korea, US, Japan Hold 1st Trilateral Aerial Drill amid North Korea Threats
The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries conducted their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise Sunday in response to evolving North Korean nuclear threats, South Korea’s air force said. The training held…
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Russia, Ukraine Intensify Offensives Ahead of Looming Winter
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnAt least six people were killed, and 16 others were injured in a Russian missile strike on a mail depot in the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday,…
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Nine Republicans Vying for Vacant US House Speaker Seat
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnNine U.S. Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives – none of them well-known to the American public – announced by the Sunday deadline that they are running to become…
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EU Proposes Over $5 Billion in Aid for Ukraine in 2024
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday said the bloc remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine, announcing a proposed spending package of up to $5.25 billion for Kyiv…
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Pro-Beijing X Users Misrepresent Web Poster’s Mistake as VOA’s Editorial Decision
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnIndonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated the country’s first high-speed railway on October 2. The 7.3 billion project is backed by the People’s Republic of China trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative.…
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US Advises Citizens Not to Travel to Iraq
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department said on Sunday U.S. citizens should not travel to Iraq after recent attacks on American troops and personnel in the region. The travel advisory…
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Kyiv Official Urges More Cost-Effective Weapons for Countering Russia Drones
by Blake Brooksby Blake BrooksA senior Ukrainian official called on Monday for a reassessment of Western anti-aircraft systems being supplied to Ukraine, saying simpler and cheaper weapons could be more cost-efficient in countering Russia’s…
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Carrier Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights Between Hong Kong, Tel Aviv
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnHONG KONG — Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific said on Sunday that it was canceling all flights between the city and Tel Aviv until the end of the year, over…
