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Rubio heads to Munich amid diplomatic push for Ukraine peace deal
Preparations are also underway for first US-Japan-South Korea trilateral on sidelines of Munich Security Conference
White House blocks AP reporter from Oval Office event over ‘Gulf of America’ policy
The AP said the move violates the First Amendment
Cost of groceries, gas goes up as US inflation worsens
The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago
Evacuations in eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk as Russian forces inch closer
Ukrainian authorities ordered the evacuation in the summer of 2024, and though many did leave, some 7,000 people say they are staying
UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh
Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services 'systematically engaged' in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation
Russian fashion designer's skirts portray life struggles of immigrant women
Russian-born fashion designer Dasha Pomeranz tells stories with the clothing she creates. Her latest collection is a tribute to women who were forced to leave their native countries and start new lives in the United States. Karina Bafradzhian has the story.
Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery - Inside his surprise NYC concert
Unclear if McCartney was playing a single show or preparing for something more
Snow and freezing rain pummel the mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding
Especially heavy snowfall — up to nearly 25 centimeters — was expected in parts of Virginia and West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service
Trump's 'make peace or die' message to Putin is deepfake — yet it fooled Russians
The Russian lawmaker attributed to Trump a quote from a deepfake video created by Ukrainian bloggers and shared on the Russian messaging platform Telegram.
Arab League chief rejects Trump plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Netanyahu warns ceasefire in Gaza will end if hostages not freed
Investigators file criminal complaints against Philippine vice president
The vice president, a lawyer and daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, said she expected the move
VOA Mandarin: China tightens censorship of short-form video dramas
China's National Radio and Television Administration released a new "classified and tiered review" system to tighten censorship on microdramas on Feb. 5.
Any microdrama themed at "politics, national security, United Front, diplomacy, ethnicity" will be closely and directly scrutinized by the regulator. Most streaming platforms, required to manage the content themselves, will still be prohibited from distributing or promoting microdramas, unlicensed without a registration...
VOA Kurdish: Increased ISIS activity in Iraq raises security concerns
Security and military sources report a significant increase in ISIS movements between Kirkuk and Salahaddin, with militants wearing military uniforms and carrying advanced weapons. Iraqi forces continue airstrikes in key areas, including recent bombings that killed high-ranking ISIS members. Despite efforts to suppress the group, officials warn that ISIS remains a security threat, taking advantage of political instability to reorganize and strengthen its presence, particularly in Arab...
VOA Kurdish: SDF secure and protect al-Hol Camp
Since Bahar al-Assad’s fall in Syria, ISIS has become more active, with attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces intensifying, particularly in the al-Hol region. This coincides with a rise in attempts by ISIS families to flee the al-Hol camp. Despite being occupied with responding to Turkish-backed militant attacks, the SDF assures that they are well-prepared to thwart escape attempts and enhance security around the camp.
Click here for the full TV story in Kurdish.
VOA Spanish: Nicaragua prevents return of more than 160 Nicaraguans
More Nicaraguans are prevented from returning to their country under a change in the immigration law that allows the denial of the entry of its citizens if they are considered threat to the peace and security of the country. Since 2023, nearly 500 Nicaraguans have been stripped of their nationality.
Click here for the full story in Spanish.
Allies to discuss Ukraine military aid
Ukrainian defense minister says supply of air defense system, defense industry investments on agenda
US, Japan aligned in 'peace through strength' to counter China
Meeting between US president, Japanese prime minister focused on shared priority of strengthening national interests, combating China's aggression, analysts say
Deadly Russian missile, drone attacks hit Kyiv
Zelenskyy: ‘Putin is not preparing for peace’