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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team told VOA Persian on Friday that all options remain on the table when it comes to addressing Iran's nuclear program. "The Trump administration is committed to reestablishing peace and stability in the Middle East," Brian Hughes, spokesperson for Trump’s transition team, said in an email, responding to an inquiry made by VOA Persian regarding a Friday Wall Street Journal report suggesting that the Trump administration is considering...

Two parties requested to see election results to check for irregularities in November polls

Government and charitable agencies say they are prepared for the aftermath

At least 2,400 children have been killed or injured since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to the latest UNICEF reports. The U.N. agency says the war is creating a mental health crisis among Ukrainian children. VOA Russian has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

Leaders meet virtually to discuss global conflicts ahead of U.S. transition to Trump

On December 13, the Biden administration issued a permanent rule that automatically extends the validity of certain work permits by up to 540 days if they are timely renewed.  The American Immigration Council and many other organizations and businesses made this a key ask to the outgoing administration to protect workers from employment gaps as […]

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With a naval base in Tartus and an airbase near Latakia, Russia was the main source of military support for Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. With Assad deposed and granted asylum in Moscow, Russia’s regional influence may be greatly diminished.

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The Taliban minister of refugees is the highest-profile target of Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K, since the Taliban swept back to power in August 2021

Hawiian Hula is more than just a dance; it's a way of making sure a culture survives

He may be better known to the world as the father of Tesla and Space X, but in a few months, Elon Musk is expected to take aim at U.S. government spending. VOA’s senior Washington correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains what skills Musk brings to the advisory committee known as DOGE.

US officials say agreement excludes critical, emerging technologies

A majority in Moldova's 101-seat legislature voted to pass the state of emergency, which will start on Dec. 16 and last 60 days.

It has been in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory in contested October parliamentary elections, with its decision last month to delay EU accession talks igniting a fresh wave of mass rallies 

The enterprise, in charge of purchasing nonlethal military goods such as food, clothes and fuel, has already contracted 95% of the products requested for supply, and saved 25% in the process

1963 law ensures bunker spot for each Swiss resident 

He pleaded guilty to bribery and corruption in March of this year