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The US, UNSC react to Israel’s strikes on Iran
The U.S. and the U.N. Security Council react to Israel’s strikes on Iran over the weekend. Israel moves to ban UNRWA from the country. A look at the youth vote in America and a look at what the election results in Japan mean. Plus, opposition activists take to the streets of Botswana ahead of general elections.
Guinea authorities dissolve dozens of political parties with no election date set
The West African country has been led by a military regime since soldiers ousted President Alpha Conde in 2021
Knife attack near school in Beijing injures 5 people, including 3 children
Video circulating on social media showed two school-aged children on the ground. Another image showed a man with blood on his face being held to the ground
Washington Post's Bezos defends decision to end presidential endorsements
'What presidential endorsements actually do is create a perception of bias. A perception of non-independence. Ending them is a principled decision, and it’s the right one,' Bezos said.
US, South Korea to confer on North Korean troop deployment to Russia
If Beijing chooses, it could restrict exports of materials Pyongyang might use for munitions production, analysts say
Biden hosts White House Diwali reception
Biden hails journey of South Asian Americans in marking Diwali festival at White House
UN Security Council members urge restraint between Israel and Iran
Israel and Iran maintained tough rhetoric against each other
Small modular reactors could give developing countries access to nuclear energy
Experts say small modular reactors, called SMRs, are bringing affordable nuclear energy to less wealthy countries. But what are SMRs and why are proponents so excited about them? VOA reporter Henry Wilkins explains
Fast facts about the US election
A basic guide to the November general election
France, Morocco announce major investments as Macron visits Rabat
Macron's trip comes as immigrants, including North Africans, face continued scrutiny in France, and while France reassesses its role in its former colonies throughout Africa
Ex-US Marine sentenced to 7 years for white supremacist plot
Jordan Duncan, 29, pleaded guilty in North Carolina in June to aiding in the manufacture of a firearm
One person dead in Iowa from Lassa fever, state health department says
Man had traveled to West Africa, where the viral disease is common
Milei's popularity rebounds as Argentina's markets hit record highs
His approval rating jumps 12% in one poll, after it slid in September because of tensions around pension reforms
US ballot boxes under attack; Homeland Security warns of 'heightened, dynamic' threat environment
Authorities investigate attempts to set fire to ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington states, following mailbox attack last week in Arizona
U.S. security officials warn of election related violence
U.S. security officials are issuing new warnings about potential election-related violence at the hands of domestic extremists. The Department of Homeland Security’s assessment cited the biggest threat would likely come from anti-government U.S. citizens who are likely inspired by partisan policy grievances or conspiracy theories. Officials say the concerns go beyond election day and into January when the new president will be sworn in. We’ll talk about it with VOA National Security...
UN body says Vietnam is unlawfully detaining journalist
UN calls on Vietnam to immediately free VOA contributor Pham Chi Dung, who is serving a 15-year prison term
Bogus bomb threats torment Indian aviation industry
Canceled and delayed flights, grumpy flyers and economic losses follow more than 400 false bomb threats in India during past two weeks
Turkey watches US presidential race closely
Ankara is watching the U.S. elections closely. Analysts say Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands to benefit from either a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris victory, but both scenarios come with risks for the Turkish leader and his aspirations. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.