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The U.S. state of Missouri is suing China over the coronavirus pandemic, accusing it of “unleashing COVID-19 on the world.” The lawsuit threatens to seize $25 billion in assets if Beijing refuses to pay damages. Although the state attorney general is confident in winning the case, legal experts said there are still hoops Missouri needs to jump through due to laws protecting foreign state assets in the U.S. Click here for the full story in Mandarin.

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imports from Mexico, temporarily put on hold this week, could disrupt the strategy of Chinese companies that have relocated to northern Mexico in recent years. By moving production closer to the U.S. market, these firms have been able to bypass U.S. tariffs toward China through the USMCA trade deal. Experts warn that these companies now face two significant challenges.  Click here for the full story in Mandarin.    

Guatemala will accept 40% more deportation flights from the United States

Since 2023, Pakistan has forcibly repatriated upwards of 800,000 Afghans without legal documents

Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025.

Puntland forces in Somalia say 57 foreign fighters were killed in military operation against IS stronghold recently targeted by US warplanes

Officials say detainees are being held under guard in vacant jail cells, pending transport to their countries of origin or 'other appropriate destination'

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil called U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio “an enemy of our country” for his reaffirmation of the U.S.’s “steadfast support” for Guyana’s sovereignty over the Essequibo region. VOA’s William Echols explains how Venezuela misleads in its claims on the region.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip has shocked Israelis and Palestinians. While some Israelis welcome the idea, Palestinians categorically reject it. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.

Trump's order already was on temporary hold because of a separate lawsuit brought by four states

US allies and adversaries say they still want to create an independent state for Palestinians, not move them to other countries as Trump suggested

Authorities bolster emergency plans in case the hundreds of temblors over the past few days are a harbinger of a larger quake to come

The decision is based on 'profound differences in health management, especially during the pandemic'

Living with a disability presents unique challenges, but some living with a disability say resilience, determination, and support can help individuals thrive. From Maputo, Mozambique, reporter Amarilis Gule has this story of two Mozambicans who refuse to let disabilities define their lives.

U.S. President Donald Trump often cites Andrew Jackson as a source of inspiration. There are striking parallels between the two presidents — in their governing styles, populist messaging and shared defiance of political elites. Here's how the two presidents compare and why the connection matters.

India has said that it is open to the return of undocumented Indians in the United States if their nationality is verified