Продовженням зустрічей, кажуть у Мінфіні, стане обговорення моніторингової програми для України із залученням Ради директорів МВФ протягом наступних тижнів …
Share of Cases of COVID-19 Variants Nearly Doubles in US; Europe Warns of Rise
U.S. health regulators Friday estimated that BQ.1 and closely related BQ.1.1 accounted for 16.6% of coronavirus variants in the country, nearly doubling from last week, while Europe expects them to…
Росія гальмує «зернову ініціативу», понад 150 суден застрягли у черзі – Зеленський
«Російські намагання загострити продовольчу кризу – це агресія також проти кожної людини на землі» …
As Leaders Meet, Chinese Hope for End to ‘Zero-COVID’ Limits
As China’s ruling Communist Party holds a congress this week, many Beijing residents are focused on an issue not on the formal agenda: Will the end of the meeting bring…
«Укренерго» анонсує тимчасові відключення електроенергії в низці областей
Оператор планує обмежити споживання електроенергії в Києві та Київській, Чернігівській, Черкаській, Житомирській областях …
Антимонопольний комітет розслідує, чому яйця подорожчали на 54% за три місяці
«Наразі в Комітеті відсутня інформація, яка б підтверджувала наявність об’єктивних факторів для подорожчання яєць» …
Companies Weigh Fallout From US Ban on Sending Chip Tech to China
The Biden administration’s announcement earlier this month that it would ban the transfer of advanced U.S. semiconductor technology to China continues to reverberate through global markets. The ruling by the…
The Solo Jumper Who Shattered the Speed of Sound
A decade-old publicity stunt continues shaping modern life. Plus, satellite TV gets a serious upgrade, and the Webb telescope gives us another stunning image. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The…
У Міненерго розповіли, що роблять для недопущення тотального блекауту в Україні
«Працюємо у Брюсселі, щоб забезпечити необхідним обладнанням українську електричну мережу і щоб наші споживачі не залишились без електричної енергії» …
Шольц побоюється, що стеля цін на газ призведе до його дефіциту в Європі
«Політично встановлені обмеження цін завжди несуть ризик, що виробники будуть продавати свій газ в інших місцях» …
WHO: Lack of Physical Activity Can Lead to Disease, Premature Death
The World Health Organization warns physical inactivity can lead to the development of debilitating noncommunicable diseases and millions of premature deaths. Data from 194 countries show governments are not doing…
Australian Scientists Receive Mystery Drug at Pill-Testing Center
Canberra scientists are researching a mysterious new recreational drug not seen before in Australia. The Australian National University says the substance is a “close cousin” of ketamine, a controlled anesthetic…
First Native American Woman in Space Awed by Mother Earth
The first Native American woman in space said Wednesday she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth and is channeling “positive energy” as her five-month mission gets…
WHO: Latest Ebola Cases Not Linked to Current Patients
The eight most recent Ebola cases reported during the outbreak in Uganda have no known links with current patients, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, raising concerns about the spread…
WHO: COVID-19 Still an International Emergency
The World Health Organization said Wednesday it is too early to lift the highest-level alert for the COVID-19 crisis, with the pandemic remaining a global health emergency despite recent progress.…
WHO to Switch to One Dose of Two-Dose Cholera Vaccine Amid Rising Outbreaks
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it will temporarily suspend the standard two-dose vaccination regimen for cholera, replacing it with a single dose due to vaccine shortages and rising…
Cameroon Battles Cholera Outbreak as Floods Ravage Border Areas
Cameroon says a fresh wave of cholera outbreak provoked by ongoing floods in its northern border with Chad and Nigeria has killed at least 17 people and many more are…
Australia Flooding Heightens Risk of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Experts say record-breaking floods in Australia are allowing mosquitoes to thrive, increasing the risk of spreading diseases like Japanese Encephalitis. Communities across three states have in recent days been hit…
Climate Change May Boost Arctic ‘Virus Spillover’ Risk
A warming climate could bring viruses in the Arctic into contact with new environments and hosts, increasing the risk of “viral spillover,” according to research published Wednesday. Viruses need hosts…
Rwanda’s New ‘Gorillagram’ to Promote Citizen Participation in Gorilla Conservation
There are only about 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the wild and they live in only three countries — the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. To encourage tourists…
Something New Under the Sun: Floating Solar Panels
Solar panels have mushroomed on rooftops and on the ground in many parts of the world. But they also can be placed on bodies of water. As VOA’s chief national…
Doorbell Cameras: Deterring Criminals, as Residents Become ‘Cops on the Beat’
More and more, people are installing video doorbells and surveillance cameras in and around their homes to protect against unwanted intruders. But while many consumers feel the devices provide some…
Шмигаль: Україна отримала 2 млрд євро макрофінансової допомоги від ЄС
Це перший транш з позики ЄС у 5 млрд євро …
Something New Under the Sun: Floating Solar Panels
Who said there is nothing new under the sun? One of the hottest innovations for the non-polluting generation of electricity is floating photo-voltaics, or FPV, which involves anchoring solar panels…