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US tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect
Trump is seeking to pressure China to take action on those providing fentanyl precursors to Mexican cartels
Rwanda-backed rebels in DRC declare a unilateral ceasefire
The city of 2 million people is at the heart of a region home to trillions of dollars in mineral wealth and remains in rebel control.
US, El Salvador reach 'unprecedented' deal to curb illegal immigration
El Salvador also signed a memorandum of understanding on civil nuclear cooperation late Monday
After talks, Trump pauses tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports
President Donld Trump has said he will “pause” tariffs on Mexico for one month as Mexico agrees to send troops to the border to stem the flow of drugs and migrants to the U.S. and Washington agrees to try to stop weapons from entering Mexico. In a decision welcomed by human rights groups, Uganda’s Supreme Court recently ruled that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. An update on the plane crash in Washington as recovery efforts in the Potomac River continue. Plus, a look...
Scientists hope these tiny froglets can save their species
Known populations of Darwin's frogs have suffered a 90% decline within a year since a deadly disease known as chytrid fungus arrived in 2023 in their habitat
Trump suggests Ukraine’s rare minerals as condition for continued support
Zelenskyy discusses the modernization of Ukraine’s military
Trump pauses new tariffs on Mexican, Canadian exports amid threats of trade war
President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement of tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico sent global markets in a downward spiral Monday. They recovered some lost ground when Trump announced he would postpone tariffs in exchange for concessions. VOA’s Anita Powell reports from the White House.
Ecuador's Noboa closes borders ahead of presidential election
QUITO, ECUADOR — Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has announced the closure of Ecuador's borders starting Saturday for three days, including the first round of the presidential election on Sunday in which he is a candidate.
"Faced with attempts at destabilization by armed groups, from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 February, the borders will remain closed," the leader declared on his social media X account Monday.
The 37-year-old head of state also decided to strengthen the military...
Genocide survivors describe horror of Darfur atrocities
On Chad’s border with Darfur, VOA met with refugees who have told harrowing stories of what the United States has described as acts of genocide in Sudan, allegedly by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. Henry Wilkins reports from Adre, Chad.
Rubio in El Salvador to push US migration crackdown, counter China's growing influence
US, El Salvador signed a memorandum of understanding on civil nuclear cooperation late Monday
American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically, culturally
In December, Joe Biden signed legislation making the raptor the country's national bird
1714 Stradivarius violin could become most expensive instrument ever auctioned
Sotheby's is estimating the value of the “Joachim-Ma Stradivarius” at $12 million to $18 million
Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges, including Columbia and Berkeley
It's part of President Donald Trump's promise to take a tougher stance against campus antisemitism and deal out harsher penalties than Biden administration
Australia hits right-wing online network 'Terrorgram' with sanctions
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says government's action would make it criminal offense to engage with 'Terrorgram' and help prevent children from becoming caught up in far-right extremism
Education Department workers put on leave over DEI order
The majority of employees placed on leave do not work in DEI initiatives and span all branches of the agency
US foreign aid programs face major restructuring under Trump
New administration envisions new direction for 64-year-old US Agency for International Development — one more aligned with the ‘national interest’
Judge extends block on Trump administration federal funding freeze
Some nonprofit groups say they’re still struggling to get promised grants and loans
Tariff threats take aim at fentanyl trafficking; here's how drug reaches US
The opioid is blamed for some 70,000 overdose deaths annually in the US
Tanker attacked last year crosses Red Sea as Houthi ceasefire holds
Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker Chrysalis sails through Red Sea this week, Suez Canal says, in one of the first voyages since militia announced a halt in attacks on ships not linked to Israel