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The United States confirms it has evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia. Questions remain as to whether the North Korean soldiers are being trained to support Russian forces on the battlefield in Ukraine. South Korean officials worry the Kremlin may reward the North by giving it sophisticated weapons technology targeting South Korea. We speak with Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former special assistant to the president and senior...

Mohammed Shahabuddin made comments that appeared to call into question former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation in August

While Hong Kong’s economy remains open, observers say Beijing’s heavy-handed political interventions risk the city-state’s status as an international business hub.

John Kelly's new warnings emerge as Trump seeks a second term vowing to dramatically expand his use of military at home and suggesting he would use force to go after Americans he considers 'enemies from within'

San Diego — Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico fell 7% in September to a more than four-year low, authorities said Tuesday. It was likely the last monthly gauge during a presidential campaign in which Republican nominee Donald Trump has made immigration a signature issue.  The Border Patrol made 53,858 arrests, down from 58,009 in August and the lowest tally since August 2020, when arrests totaled 47,283, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  Mexicans...

Delays in getting to hospital, high costs, and antivenom shortages make treatment difficult; South African researchers are trying to fix that

The naturally occurring form of polio remains active in only two countries in the world: Pakistan and Afghanistan. Over 50 cases of so-called wild polio have been confirmed in the region this year despite continuing efforts to eradicate the disease. This report comes from both sides of the border.

The team said he died Tuesday night at a Los Angeles hospital but did not provide the cause or other details

The first bilateral meeting between the leaders in half a decade takes place on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia

Authorities, security forces and terror groups all accused of widespread abuses against civilians

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The new charter would also remove the post of prime minister and outlaw intimate relations between people of the same sex

Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as collateral

Series of plans would ensure food distribution and energy supply remain undisturbed during potential Chinese military blockade

Plains, Ga. — In a cavernous store filled with trinkets and knick-knacks, Philip Kurland is surrounded by politics. “We’re the largest political memorabilia dealer in the United States,” he tells VOA as he sorts through numerous bins that line his shop. If there’s a button or badge supporting a political candidate, chances are Kurland has it, as he stops and inspects one button in particular. “This is the number one button people request and come in for,” as he proudly shows an...

Jose Ruben Zamora spent two years in prison on charges seen as retaliatory before being transferred to house arrest

Call comes as foreign direct investment in China shrinks and companies like Apple are diversifying manufacturing supply chains

Meanwhile, the Pakistani president approved the selection of a new Supreme Court chief justice under a disputed constitutional amendment

With a record number of Latino voters eligible for the 2024 election, their influence will likely be felt more than previous elections. Examining how this group shaped past elections in key battlegrounds across the country offers clues about how Latinos might impact the race.