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The Commerce Department is expected to report Wednesday that the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — grew at a 2.6% annual pace last quarter

Two people had been taken to a hospital after suffering from suspected smoke inhalation and that there were no other casualties

Thomas Trikasih Lembong was named a suspect and arrested late on Tuesday by prosecutors from the attorney general's office

The two candidates for U.S. president are making what they call their "closing arguments" to voters in this final week before the election. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti brings us the sights and sounds from two rallies.

Conroy said the Indo-Pacific was on the cusp of a new missile age, where missiles are also 'tools of coercion'

At least 88 people were killed in two Israeli strikes on Gaza. The International Organization for Migration warns that Sudan’s displacement crisis is growing worse, and President Joe Biden reacts to North Korean troops in Russia. A look at issues important to American farmers as the presidential election approaches. The intersection of religion and politics in Bangladesh. Plus, how candy makers deal with an increase in chocolate prices ahead of Halloween.

In war-stricken Omdurman, Sudan's most populous city, community-funded soup kitchens are feeding those in need with little help from the international community. As one part of Sudan faces famine, the world's first in seven years, the U.S. and others have called for unfettered access for aid groups.

Analysts say China's ties with North Korea could be further strained while Pyongyang sends troop to Russia

He said Abdullah was almost finished with his two-year pilot training when he was arrested in July 2019 in the Philippines on local charges

The outcome of the U.S. election and the possible changes in Washington’s foreign policy are of special significance to the 3 million American expatriates eligible to vote in next week’s U.S. elections. Lesia Bakalets speaks to several expatriates who live in Ukraine and sends this report from Kyiv.

Every October, events are held worldwide to mark a Day of Remembrance for the victims of purges in the former Soviet Union. With growing restrictions on memorial ceremonies in Russia, opposition activists see events abroad as more crucial than ever. Natasha Mozgovaya has the story from Seattle.

Des Moines children don their costumes on Beggars' Night, typically the day before Halloween. And besides screaming, 'Trick-or-Treat,' children are expected to tell a joke before receiving a treat

The new rule will prevent US companies and individuals from helping China develop cutting-edge semiconductors, AI and quantum computing

Thousands of Russians, including soldiers, have sought asylum in the West since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine — though only a few of their applications have been approved. This month, however, France allowed several Russian army deserters to enter to seek refugee status. Henry Ridgwell reports.

Kennedy has sought the Court's intervention to stay on the ballot in some states while dropping off others

Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states expected to decide the outcome of the US presidential race

Probe of Victoria Roshchyna’s death in Russian custody hampered as Moscow fails to repatriate body

One week until the U.S. presidential election and voters are concerned not only about the results, but also the potential for a legal fight over the results. Some of the biggest concerns are focused on legal attempts in key states to change election rules. Most experts believe the results will not be final on election night as mail-in votes could take days to count. We spoke with Professor Rebecca Green, Co-Director of the Election Law Program at William and Mary College for insights into...