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Vietnam says Temu, Shein must register with government or be blocked
Vietnam's government and local businesses have expressed concern about the impact of Chinese online platforms on local markets due to deep discounting
Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan
COP29 host Azerbaijan will be tasked with keeping countries focused on agreeing to a new global finance target to replace the current $100 billion pledge expiring this year
China clamps down on quest for soup dumplings by 'Night Riding Army'
The 'Night Riding Army,' as some participants described it, clogged a highway on Friday, a surge in turnout for a rolling flash mob that had been gathering riders for months
Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations are on hold
Qatar pauses cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, saying they’re not serious about stopping the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to an outburst of antisemetic violence in the Netherlands. Ukraine attacks Moscow with drones following a Russian assault on Odesa, and the story of a Ukrainian judge in a territory occupied by Russia. Plus, the economy and the election.
Storm-weary Philippines evacuates thousands as another typhoon hits
Typhoon Toraji slammed into northeastern Aurora province and was forecast to blow over the mountainous Luzon region
USAID teaches Ukrainian women veterans yachting
For many soldiers on the front lines, the trauma of war can be as hard to fight as the war itself. To help, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, has created a program to support Ukrainian women veterans, the families of internally displaced persons, and military relatives.
Trump pressures candidates for Senate Republican leader to fill Cabinet quickly
Trump has not endorsed any candidate in the race, but Sunday he made clear that he expects the new leader to go around regular Senate order, if necessary, to allow him to fill his Cabinet quickly
15 Chad soldiers killed in operation against Boko Haram, army says
Army's spokesperson said 96 Boko Haram members were also killed but did not say where the operation took place
Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at MTV awards
Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs, walking away with best artist, best US act, best live act and best video for ‘Fortnight,’ featuring Post Malone
UK's Starmer, France's Macron to discuss Ukraine support after Trump win
Trump has criticized the level of US support for Ukraine's fight against Russia since the 2022 full-scale invasion and has promised to end the conflict without explaining how
1 dead, 16 hurt after shooting at Alabama’s Tuskegee University
Authorities say they've arrested a 25-year-old man who was found with a weapon while leaving the scene
Americans wonder how Trump will govern, as left reflects on loss
As the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump begins to take shape, questions about how he’ll how he’ll implement his campaign promises, or even whether he’ll seek retribution against his foes, are on the minds of many Americans. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.
Olaf Scholz signals willingness for earlier German confidence vote
Vote in parliament could be held before Christmas in move that would pave the way for snap elections following the collapse of his three-way governing coalition
Australian gold company confirms arrest of CEO, 2 executives in Mali
The three executives reportedly were taken to a unit specializing in the fight against corruption and economic and financial delinquency, and were placed in police custody
Haiti replaces PM, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in the troubled Caribbean nation fired interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aime
Biden to lobby Trump not to walk away from Ukraine
The two will discuss top domestic and foreign policy priorities when they meet Wednesday, national security adviser Jake Sullivan says
As Russian forces close in on Kurakhove, hundreds of residents remain in front-line city
Yet between 700 and 1,000 local residents remain, most of them living underground with no running water, heating or electricity; no supplies would enter the city without 'White Angels' evacuation group