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Gaza-based militants are set to release four hostages Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel

A crackdown since the contested 2020 election has brought mass arrests, raids and journalists fleeing into exile, analysts say

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about a potential international peacekeeping mission to deter Russia, not to occupy Ukraine. Under international law, occupation requires foreign control without the host nation’s consent, whereas invited troops do not constitute occupation.

Billions of trips could improve a sluggish economy as China kicks off its holiday celebrations

The order also applies to other Oath Keepers members who were convicted of charges they participated in a plot to attack the Capitol

About 40% of the lives lost between January 2022 and June 2024 were children under the age of 5

Kimberlee Singler is accused of shooting and stabbing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son

The Times of India breaks down the most popular subjects for international students to study in the U.S. STEM and business lead the pack. Read the full story here. (January 2025)   

ICC warrants target reclusive Taliban chief Hibatullah Akhundzada and the chief justice of Afghanistan

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order suspending refugee arrivals in the United States takes effect Jan. 27. VOA Pakistan Bureau Chief Sarah Zaman reports from Islamabad that Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in the U.S. face an uncertain future.

In the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado, the National Western Stock Show hosts nearly 30 professional rodeo events. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns takes us to a stock show competition for younger riders. And sheep.

Cocoa prices are already close to record highs after nearly tripling last year

Lonestar, the highly acclaimed and multi-award-winning country group, released their impassioned rendition of “You Make Loving Fun,” the notable Fleetwood Mac hit, earlier this spring.  In addition, the band have officially announced that their new EP, Iconic, Vol. 1, will be released late summer of this year. The five-song collection is the band’s thoughtful homage to some of the industry’s legendary female vocalists. Lonestar is no stranger to chart-topping hits. Over the course of their...

Hoss Villa: From dark past to center of action and remembrance

Hezbollah says that any delay of Israel's withdrawal would be an unacceptable breach of the ceasefire agreement

The Naija Market in Calgary, Canada, showcases the cultures of African immigrants and serves as a place for communities to connect. Arzouma Kompaore has more.