Voice of America’s immigration news

With a naval base in Tartus and an airbase near Latakia, Russia was the main source of military support for Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. With Assad deposed and granted asylum in Moscow, Russia’s regional influence may be greatly diminished.

A look at the best news photos from around the world.

The Taliban minister of refugees is the highest-profile target of Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K, since the Taliban swept back to power in August 2021

Hawiian Hula is more than just a dance; it's a way of making sure a culture survives

He may be better known to the world as the father of Tesla and Space X, but in a few months, Elon Musk is expected to take aim at U.S. government spending. VOA’s senior Washington correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains what skills Musk brings to the advisory committee known as DOGE.

US officials say agreement excludes critical, emerging technologies

A majority in Moldova's 101-seat legislature voted to pass the state of emergency, which will start on Dec. 16 and last 60 days.

It has been in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory in contested October parliamentary elections, with its decision last month to delay EU accession talks igniting a fresh wave of mass rallies 

The enterprise, in charge of purchasing nonlethal military goods such as food, clothes and fuel, has already contracted 95% of the products requested for supply, and saved 25% in the process

1963 law ensures bunker spot for each Swiss resident 

He pleaded guilty to bribery and corruption in March of this year

Erdogan says Turkey would never ease up in the fight against rebels from the Islamist State group in Syria

Russian military targets Ukrainian power grid, Ukraine official says

Parliamentary vote on impeachment set for Saturday

Media professionals who fled war in Myanmar question whether new Thai law will make it impossible for them to keep reporting

He allegedly ran a prison where detainees were subjected to horrific abuse