U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a peaceful resolution to Russia’s now three-year full-scale war in Ukraine. VOA examined several approaches floated by think tanks recently aimed at achieving a lasting peace to the war. Maximum pressure strategy A plan by the Center for European Policy Analysis, or CEPA, titled “How to Win: A…
German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of key elections in which conservatives hope to win despite the dramatic rise of the far right. Sunday’s vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as U.S. President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on…
Erik and Lyle Menendez Case Gains Renewed Attention in 2024 Amid Resentencing Talks The Menendez brothers’ case has resurfaced in the public eye in 2024, fueled by discussions of resentencing and potential release. However, the new Los Angeles District Attorney has shown less support for these efforts. Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their…
More Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal as a body returned from Gaza Friday was confirmed to be that of hostage Shiri Bibas. Eliya Cohen, 27; Omer Shem Tov, 22; and Omer Wenkert, 23, waved while holding their release certificates before…
The Journey of Pursuing Your Dreams: Inspiration and Insight Pursuing your dreams is often easier said than done. Gaining motivation and inspiration from those who have successfully chased their aspirations can provide the push you need to get started. However, the reality of following your dreams isn’t always as glamorous as it appears. Movies often…
Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Friday that a hack involving a cold wallet resulted in the theft of 401,346 Ethereum, valued at approximately $1.4 billion. Ben Zhou, the Chief Executive and co-founder, shared the news on X, clarifying that the breach affected only the Ethereum cold wallet, stating that the “warm wallet and all…
Dolly Parton and Zach Williams have crafted a moving tribute to faith with their song “There Was Jesus,” which reached No. 1 on the Christian Billboard charts. This powerful track serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to embrace faith or pursue one’s dreams. Despite her immense fame and success, Dolly Parton has…
A Chinese research team has identified a new bat coronavirus that presents a potential risk of animal-to-human transmission, as it binds to the same human receptor utilized by the COVID-19 virus, according to a report by the South China Morning Post on Thursday. The study, carried out by the Guangzhou Laboratory in collaboration with the…
The recent Tom Hanks SNL controversy took many by surprise, particularly among Republican viewers who reacted strongly to his sketch on the show’s 50th anniversary. The performance featured a callback to Hanks’s character Doug from “Black Jeopardy!” which first appeared in a 2016 episode. In the sketch, Doug, a Donald Trump supporter wearing a MAGA…
More than 150 false killer whales have washed up on the northwest coast of Tasmania, with officials indicating that survival is unlikely for the stranded marine mammals. The group of 157 whales was found near Arthur River on Tuesday, but by Wednesday afternoon, only 90 appeared to still be alive. Challenging weather conditions have hindered…