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United Kingdom to end migration of foreign students' families

LONDON, England: As part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's measures to bring down annual net migration, which reached a record ...

Ash from exploding Mt. Etna causes shut downs at area airports

ROME, Italy: Catania's airport temporarily suspended flight operations, as Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, was erupting, spewing ash on ...

Estonia, Latvia to share use of German air defense systems

TALLINN, Estonia: The defense ministries of Estonia and Latvia have announced that they are planning to jointly acquire German air ...

Plans call for Ireland to reintroduce ospreys this summer

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ospreys, extinct from Ireland for 150 years, will be reintroduced this summer, according to officials. Twelve osprey chicks ...

PM says Australia should cut back trade with China, as urged by G7

CANBERRA, Australia: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed his support of a joint statement by the Group of Seven ...

Ireland to require health warnings on alcohol products; pushback in EU

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland will become the first country in the world to require health warnings be placed on all alcohol ...

Islamabad places first order for discounted Russian crude: Musadik Malik

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Following months of negotiations, Pakistan placed its first order for discounted Russian crude oil under a new ...

Tehran: Zelenskyy Using Iran to Gain West's Support

Iran struck back at Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, saying his accusation the Islamic republic is arming Russia was ...

Death at US-Mexico Border, Shelter Rules Top Week's Immigration News

Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA ...

One dead, minors injured in Ukrainian shelling of Russian region

Two teens suffered injuries in a Ukrainian strike in Russia's Belgorod Region, its governor saysUkrainian forces shelled Russia's Belgorod Region ...

UAE calls for resumption of dialogue, de-escalation between Serbia and Kosovo

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 28 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has expressed concern over the recent tensions on the border ...

Waters Rejects Berlin Incitement Accusations over Concert Outfit

Police in Berlin said Friday that they have opened an investigation of Roger Waters on suspicion of incitement over a ...

Ukraine Readies for Counteroffensive, Says Kyiv Official

Drone attacks targeted oil pipeline installations inside Russia Saturday, including a station serving the vast Druzhba oil pipeline that sends ...

UP shooter Pratham Bhadana aims for glory riding on Khelo India University Games 2022 Bronze

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 27 (ANI): Winning a bronze medal in the star-studded 10m air rifle field ...

Diamond League 2023: Avinash Sable all-set to compete Olympic champions

Morocco [North Africa], May 27 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games silver medallist Avinash Sable will start his first 3000m steeplechase event ...

Mediclinic Abu Dhabi Annual Cancer Conference spotlights developments in oncology

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 27 (ANI/WAM): The second edition of Mediclinic Abu Dhabi Annual Cancer Conference kicked off today, featuring ...

Offering NATO pathway to Ukraine led to war Kissinger

The veteran US diplomat has clarified his shift of rhetoric on Kiev joining the US-led military blocFormer US Secretary of ...

US clothing giant expanding in Russia media

Guess is consolidating its business in the country, Kommersant reportsAmerican fashion brand Guess has reacquired its stake from a Russian ...

ounteroffensive could start at any moment Ukrainian official

The upcoming assault is a ?historic opportunity? that Kiev ?cannot lose,? the head of national security told the BBCUkrainian forces ...

Boris Johnson tried to talk Trump into supporting Ukraine spokesman

It's unclear whether the former British PM's words changed the Republican frontrunner's mindBoris Johnson met with ex-US President Donald Trump ...

3.5 million Ukrainians entered Russia since February 2022 official

Efforts to process the refugee influx have coincided with heightened security measures, the Russian Border Guard chief has saidMore than ...

Voting for Erdogan a sin election rival

Kemal Kilicdaroglu called on Turkish Muslims to withhold their votes from the incumbent presidentTurkish presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu has declared ...

Czech Leaders See Democratic Solidarity as Way Forward

WASHINGTON - Values-based diplomacy lies at the heart of the Czech Republic's support for Ukraine and Taiwan alike, the country's ...

France Confirms Bird Flu Vaccination After Favorable Tests

PARIS - France confirmed its aim to launch a vaccination program against bird flu in the autumn after results from ...

Mechanical Sails Batteries Shippers Forming 'Green Corridors'

It's among the world's busiest container shipping routes - a stream of vessels packed with furniture, automobiles, clothing and other ...

Govt working with ethos of 'Pai Pai Se Gareeb Ki Bhalai': Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inaugurated the National Conclave: 9 Saal ...

Explainer: What's at stake in Trkiye's first presidential runoff?

ANKARA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- As the final battle for the Turkish presidency is within 24 hours, millions of Turks ...

WTA roundup: Elina Svitolina wins title in France

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina won her first title as a mother, defeating Anna Blinkova of Russia 6-2, 6-3 in the final ...

Across China: China's digital economy achievements impress foreign youth

GUIYANG, May 27 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing China International Big Data Industry Expo 2023, held in southwest China's Guizhou Province, ...

Poland men's volleyball team takes revenge win over Germany

WARSAW, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Poland men's volleyball team beat Germany 3-2 (26-24, 23-25, 22-25, 25-18, 24-22) in a friendly ...

Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, May 27

DETROIT, the United States -- China, as a major developing country, is willing to make its due contribution in terms ...

Iran dismisses Ukrainian president's "drone supply" claims as "baseless"

TEHRAN, May 27 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Saturday rejected as "baseless" the Ukrainian president's claims about ...

Is the US' declining influence in Asia a challenge for Israel's peace?

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 27 (ANI): Will the United States or China have an impact on the Asian narrative in ...

FIH Hockey Pro League: Hosts Great Britain defeat India 4-2, climb to top of pool table

London [UK], May 27 (ANI): Hosts Great Britain replaced India on the top of the pool table with a fine ...

Pakistan should formally declare 1971 atrocities as genocide: Dutch activist

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 27 (ANI): Former lawmaker of the Netherlands, Harry van Bommel has called on Pakistan to formally declare ...

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic to start hunt for 23rd major title, Iga Swiatek aiming for third triumph

Paris [France], May 27 (ANI): Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic will start his quest for a record 23rd Grand Slam ...

Pakistan's national poet Allama Iqbal dropped from BA syllabus at Delhi University

New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): The national poet of Pakistan Allama Iqbal was dropped from the syllabus of Political ...

80% of Chinese blame US for Ukraine conflict study

A majority of those polled distrust Washington, and view Russia favorablySome 80% of the Chinese population think the US and ...

Police and Serbs Clash in Kosovo

Zvecan, Kosovo - Serbian troops near Kosovo's border were placed on high alert Friday, after clashes between police and Kosovo's ...

South Korea seeks to counter China's economic coercion, diversify trading partners: Report

Washington [US], May 27 (ANI): Despite the fact that China is South Korea's largest commercial partner, observers say Seoul's growing ...

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Florida sued for law saying some foreigners cannot purchase land

MIAMI, Florida: Four Chinese citizens living in Florida have sued the state over a new law barring citizens of China ...

Ukrainian pilots to be trained by Norway to operate F-16 fighter jets

OSLO, Norway: Norwegian Defense Minister Bjoern Arild Gram has said that Norway would conduct training programs for Ukrainian pilots in ...

California says it wants to end gas vehicle sales by 2035

LOS ANGELES, California: Reuters has reported that California is seeking approval from the the Biden administration to require all new ...

United Kingdom to end migration of foreign students' families

LONDON, England: As part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's measures to bring down annual net migration, which reached a record ...

After being struck by Royals' escort motorcycle, woman dies in UK

LONDON, England: An elderly woman, Helen Holland, struck two weeks ago by a police motorcycle escorting Sophie, the Duchess of ...

Agreement to conserve Colorado River water signed by seven states

WASHINGTON D.C.: Seven US states that depend upon the Colorado River, which provides drinking water for 40 million people and ...

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