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NATO allies are preparing for a potentially turbulent transatlantic relationship after the election as U.S. president of Donald Trump, who has questioned NATO’s relevance and berated allies for not spending more on defense. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, many member are calling to spend more.

Discussion aimed at ending postelection unrest

Amid doubts Trump will continue strong US support for Kyiv, Poland urges Europe to take greater responsibility for regional security

As China and the US vie for influence in South America, Brazil's strategic decisions could reshape the region’s economic and political future

The COP29 climate summit presidency released a draft finance deal on Friday that would have developed nations take the lead in providing $250 billion per year by 2035 to help poorer nations - a proposal that drew criticism from all sides. We talked with Professor Gregory Keoleian with the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan.

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to serve as the next U.S. secretary of state is Marco Rubio, a Florida Republican who has been in the Senate since 2011 and serves on the chamber’s foreign relations and intelligence committees. VOA’s chief national correspondent Steve Herman has more.

Finish police arrested Simon Ekpa and four others for suspected terrorism financing and inciting deadly violence in Nigeria

According to the United Nations, more than 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been affected by the education ban

The nomination of the former Florida attorney general and Trump loyalist comes after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for the AG job

On Election Day, voters gathered in various cities and states across the country to cast ballots on immigrant-related issues, like immigration protections, integration, and noncitizen voting. Here are the results of some key ballot measures. Arizona’s Proposition 314 In Arizona, the passage of Proposition 314, also known as the Secure the Border Act, has raised significant […]

The post Immigration Was on the Ballot in Multiple States on Election Day – Here’s What Happened appeared first on Immigration Impact.

International observers independently report a sharp increase in violent attacks on civilians, including by the junta’s forces, with the conflict spilling over to new territories.

There's speculation the vessel may have been involved in the severing of two fiber-optic cables on the seabed

Rising numbers, geographic spread contribute to call for emergency of international concern

With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the people who help make Thanksgiving celebrations possible. Many of the fruits, vegetables, and other staples of our Thanksgiving celebrations are harvested by immigrant farm workers. In fruit and vegetable crop production, […]

The post Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers appeared first on Immigration Impact.

The talks have been marked by division between wealthy governments resisting a costly outcome and developing nations pushing for more

Verdict in civil trial requires fighter to pay nearly 250,000 euros in damages

A Laotian official says a 'number of people' have been detained but no charges have been filed

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