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China-Russia Arctic cooperation a US national security concern
Other NATO members are responding to increased military activities of Russia and China in Arctic
It’s all diplomatic hands on deck in the Middle East.
It’s all diplomatic hands on deck in the Middle East as Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Jordan Thursday for talks with Jordanian and Turkish officials about the fall of the Syrian regime, and top Biden aides are pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. A look at how U.S. foreign assistance is allocated and where it goes, French President Emanuel Macron is in Poland for meeting about security in Ukraine. Plus, what is "birthright citizenship" and what would happen if President-elect Donald...
San Francisco names street for Associated Press Iwo Jima photographer
Joe Rosenthal won the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic photo of US Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II
Millions mark Mexico's Virgin of Guadalupe Day, but calls for a truce in drug violence go unheeded
Enormous crowds gather at Mexico City's Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to honor the virgin on the 493rd anniversary of her apparition in 1531
Trump offers support for dockworkers, says ports shouldn't install more automated systems
Dockworkers' contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports
Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil's Amazon
Soy moratorium was landmark voluntary agreement banning trade in soybeans from recently deforested areas
Impeaching Yoon best way to restore order, S. Korean opposition leader says
Yoon Suk Yeol's move to impose military rule on December 3 was rescinded within six hours, but it plunged the country into a constitutional crisis
US announces new arms aid package for Ukraine worth $500 million
Washington said 10 days ago it would send Ukraine $725 million worth of missiles, ammunition, anti-personnel mines and other weapons
Pro-Russia activist falsely accuses US of new disease outbreak in Congo
Russia has been pushing disinformation campaigns targeting U.S. health campaigns in Africa. Egountchi Behanzin, a French Togolese activist, has been exposed in several investigations for discrediting U.S. and Western health campaigns in favor of Russia.
As Syria’s prison doors open, tens of thousands remain missing
Syrian human rights group says likely more than 100,000 are dead
White House releases national strategy to combat Islamophobia
Proposal follows similar national plan to battle antisemitism that Biden unveiled in May 2023
First Chechen War: The moment when ‘Russia’s democratic post-Soviet dream ended’
This week marks the 30th anniversary of war
Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn't client of insurer
Victim might have been targeted because of company’s size, influence
Biden aides in region on diplomatic push for Syria, Gaza
Top aides to U.S. President Joe Biden are in the Middle East this week, to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and to deal with the fallout in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.
UN huddle condemns Taliban's curb on female medical education
Potential for ‘serious and lasting damage’ that goes beyond education and to health care for women
US officials stress collaboration with Japan, South Korea amid Seoul leadership crisis
South Korean lawmakers pushed December 7 to impeach Yoon for the failed martial law declaration
Far-right support rose in Europe in 2024
Far-right successes were driven by concerns over immigration, inflation and the war in Ukraine
VOA Persian: ‘Anything can happen,’ Trump says of possible war with Iran
In an interview with Time magazine, published to mark President-elect Donald Trump’s second time being chosen as "Person of the Year," he addressed a question about Iran’s alleged plot to assassinate him and the possibility of war with Iran during his second term.
Trump responded, “Anything can happen.”
Click here for the full story here in Persian.
VOA Persian: Internet users praise Iranian singer Ahmadi as authorities file legal case
Iranian signer Parastoo Ahmadi made headlines after posting a video of herself performing in Iran. The video, shared Wednesday night, shows her singing without wearing the mandatory hijab - a bold act in Iran, where strict dress codes and restrictions on women’s public performances are enforced.
While internet users have praised Ahmadi’s courage, Iran's judiciary announced, without naming her, that a legal case has been filed against her.
Click here for the full story here in Persian.