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President cuts short visit to Poland to make announcement

In the aftermath of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, many Syrians flocked to the Sednaya Prison, infamously known as "the human slaughterhouse," in search of clues about their missing loved ones. Veronica Villafane narrates this report from Joan Cabases Vega in Sednaya.

Join us this week as we report from New York. We examine the impact of the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. Plus, we continue our coverage on missing journalist Austin Tice, who has been held in Syria for more than a decade. Tune in to The Inside Story: A Free Press Matters.

Donald Trump's casualty figures align with July-October Western intelligence, defense, and military sources, differing from Ukrainian estimates. All Western data indicate Russia has suffered greater military losses than Ukraine in the conflict.

The politician and former journalist will need approval from a bipartisan board

The report from the Justice Department inspector general's office knocks down a conspiracy theory that the FBI played a role in instigating the events that day

A look at the best news photos from around the world.

More than 20 years later, four men face justice for the attempted murders of journalists

Trump’s promise to 'save TikTok' has likely motivated ByteDance to appeal the ‘ban or divest’ deadline, analysts say

Foreign diplomats have typically attended the US transfer-of-power ceremonies, not heads of state

Israeli airstrikes destroy much of Syria’s military capability

Khalil-Ur-Rahman Haqqani was targeted while he was exiting his office building Kabul, marking the most significant casualty inflicted on the Taliban since they swept back to power in August 2021

Mentors can be a key asset for college and university students, particularly when the student comes from a foreign country. This article from U.S. News & World Report explains why. (November 2024) 

President’s doctor says 79-year-old Lula was awake and speaking, following early-morning procedure, which lasted about an hour

The donation comes just weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago

How much U.S. foreign assistance is allocated and where it goes are two key questions as the Trump administration prepares to take office in January. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at some sectors where cuts are expected and others that may be a priority.

We are issuing updated policy guidance on the types of evidence that may support an application under the International Entrepreneur Rule.

More than 600,000 people annually visit the site, a winter-themed amusement park in the small town of Rovaniemi on the edge of the Arctic Circle