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Trump tells crypto leaders he's committed to helping their industry

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 19:36
A former crypto-skeptic, Trump has warmly embraced an industry that spent heavily to help him win last year's election

US tariff actions cause uncertainty for Mexico’s business sector

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 19:10
This week has been a roller coaster regarding U.S. tariffs with its biggest trading partners and neighbors. Monday, President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. A day later, the U.S. announced temporary exemptions and delays, leaving Mexico dealing with uncertainty.

Haiti swears in new leader amid din of gang violence

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 18:57
Council works with the prime minister, helps run the country and organize general elections

Greenland and Afghanistan: Frontiers in race for critical minerals

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 18:50
Countries have little in common, but both have large untapped mineral deposits

Trump sends letter to Iran, pressing for restart of nuclear talks

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 18:42
Tehran dismisses nuclear negotiations prospects while Iran remains under heavy US sanctions

Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs on lumber, dairy from Canada

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 17:29
Canadian lumber, dairy imports may get hit with new US tariffs

President Trump sends Ayatollah Ali Khamenei letter

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 17:00
U.S. President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, something not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader. Trump made the comments in an interview aired on Friday by Fox Business News. The White House confirmed Trump’s comments, saying that he sent a letter to Iran’s leaders seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal. We talk to Alex Vatanka, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. He specializes in Middle Eastern regional security affairs with a particular...

Alleged Russian interference leaves Romanian presidential election in turmoil

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 16:49
Romania’s presidential election is in turmoil after the first round was annulled because of alleged Russian interference. A new election is set for May, and the stakes for democracy remain high. Eastern European Bureau Chief Myroslava Gongadze reports from Romania.

China falsely frames elections in Tajikistan as democratic, inclusive

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 16:25
Neither Western monitors, nor media, were allowed to observe a poll characterized by the lack of genuine opposition in a deeply authoritarian state.

Pakistan orders documented Afghan migrants to leave

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 16:22
Order affects nearly 900,000 such economic migrants residing in Pakistan

Play about Winnie Mandela explores Black women's apartheid struggles

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 16:01
Black women in South Africa had to wait years for their husbands' return from exile, prison or faraway work

Pope hits 3-week mark in hospital after showing his frailty in recording

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 14:05
The Vatican said the 88-year-old pope had a good night’s rest and woke up Friday morning just after 8 a.m.

Afghan woman thankful for US opportunities, hopes for Afghan girls’ return to school

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 13:36
Sediqa Khalili was a captain in the Afghan military until the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. She was evacuated to the United States, and she says she is grateful for the opportunities but heartbroken by the worsening conditions for women in Afghanistan.

March 7, 2025

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 13:02
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage unconstitutional, court finds

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 13:00
The decision marks the ninth victory out of 10 rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019

90,000 Palestinians attend first Friday prayers of Ramadan in Jerusalem

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 12:32
Thousands made their way from the West Bank after Israel allowed some people to enter from the occupied territory

US employers add 151,000 jobs; unemployment up to 4.1%

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 11:11
The job market has been remarkably resilient over the past year despite high interest rates

Russia intensifies attacks as US, Ukraine prepare for talks

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 7, 2025 - 11:10
The strikes come ahead of Zelenskyy's meeting with US officials next week

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