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EU boosts defense stocks with $860 billion rearmament plan
European defense firms look set to profit from EU investment in rearming as the bloc reacts to the United States' pivot away from Europe’s security under President Donald Trump. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, the $860 billion ReArm Europe Plan faces opposition from members Hungary and Slovakia.
$860 billion rearmament plan fuels European defense stocks
Germany’s Rheinmetall, Britain’s BAE Systems and France’s Thales among firms recording double-digit gains
Ukrainian musicians in US express solidarity through performance
Every Sunday, the voices of a Ukrainian musical ensemble fill a home in a quiet suburb of Washington. For this group, music is much more than just art: It’s an expression of solidarity. Maxim Adams has the story. Camera: Artyom Kokhan
False: With Russian support, CAR made strides in combating militants
A Russian diplomat claims the Central African Republic significantly succeeded in combating militants with Moscow's support. VOA’s Purity Mwambia explains why that is false.
Gunmen kill dozens in Syrian Alawite town, sources and war monitor say
Reuters was able to verify the location in the video as Al Mukhtareyah, near the main M4 highway, using a road, buildings, trees and a utility pole which matched satellite imagery of the village
California rolls back social media law
In a win for Elon Musk's X corporation, the U.S. state of California will no longer require social media companies to report about their content moderation practices. VOA's Matt Dibble has more from Silicon Valley.
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law
Yoon was arrested and indicted in January over the December 3 martial law decree that plunged the country into political turmoil
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear deal
'I said I hope you're going to negotiate, because it's going to be a lot better for Iran,' Trump said in the interview with Fox Business Network broadcast Friday
China vows retaliation after Trump raises tariffs
Wang Yi urges Washington to stop tariff war, claims Chinese support for multilateral world order
China criticizes Trump tariffs, threatens possible retaliation
Wang Yi urges Washington to stop tariff war, claims Chinese support for multilateral world order
Trump to host White House crypto summit
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hosts top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has struggled to gain legitimacy -- and where the Republican president faces conflict of interest concerns.
The president's "crypto czar," Silicon Valley investor David Sacks, has invited prominent founders, CEOs and investors along with members of a Trump working group, to craft policies aimed at accelerating crypto growth, and providing...
Discovery of WWII bomb disrupts Paris trains
Bomb found on tracks to Paris train station
Australians told 'prepare for worst' as tropical cyclone nears
Storm leaves more than 50,000 homes without electricity
Trump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reserve
It’s a key marker in the cryptocurrency's journey toward possible mainstream acceptance
Malala visits Pakistani hometown, 13 years after Taliban shooting
Malala reinforces her commitment to education during hometown visit
Hamas rejects Trump’s threat
Hamas dismissed President Donald Trump's latest threat, saying it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire. The U.S. will revoke the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian refugees, potentially leading to their deportation. European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss a potential future with less involvement from the U.S. Plus, International Women’s Day in Cambodia.
US defense secretary: Europe-led NATO is 'future of defense on continent'
Pete Hegseth welcomes his British counterpart to Pentagon, praising Britain's efforts to step up