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Industry hails overdue Botswana-De Beers diamond deal
Botswana and De Beers finally signed a delayed diamond sales agreement on Tuesday
Iran's stock of near-weapon-grade uranium grows sharply
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium. As tensions between Tehran and Washington rise, the Trump administration says Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons. The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday issued fresh Iran-related sanctions on six entities located in Hong Kong or China. The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned time is running out for diplomacy to impose new restrictions on Iran's...
Uzbekistan, Pakistan pledge to advance proposed railway link via Afghanistan
The three neighboring countries signed an agreement in February 2021 to construct a railway line connecting landlocked Central Asia to Pakistani seaports
False: Rwanda denies involvement in DRC war
Rwanda denies involvement in attacking the Democratic Republic of Congo. VOA’s Purity Mwambia explains why this is false.
US lawmakers seek compromise on government funding bills
US government is funded through March 14
What we know about Congo illness that has sickened 400, killed 50
Health officials do not know the cause of the outbreaks, or whether the cases in the two remote villages are related
Security experts highlight pros, cons of Ukraine-US minerals deal
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the agreement Wednesday; Trump confirmed that Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign it
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US, Ukraine near minerals deal, but security issues unsettled
Zelenskyy plans to meet Friday with Trump on Russia-Ukraine war issues
New app lets homebuyers know about future neighbor’s politics
Oyssey uses public data to help homebuyers make informed decisions
US, Belarus seek deal on political prisoners and sanctions
The U.S. and Belarus are reportedly negotiating a deal for the release of a significant number of political prisoners in Belarus. In return the U.S. is considering easing some sanctions on the country. Maxim Adams has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Video editor: Aleksandr Bergan, Anna Rice
New app tells homebuyers about potential neighbor’s politics
A recent study shows that 1 in 100 Americans sell their home after a neighbor with opposing political views moves in. But a new real estate app allows homebuyers to learn about a potential neighbor’s politics before they make one of the biggest purchases of their lives. VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports.
First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 people
There are also nine cases in eastern New Mexico
US will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says
The administration plans to increase imports and decrease exports of eggs to boost domestic supply and combat record high egg prices
WFP pauses food aid in famine-hit Sudan refugee camp
Fighting between the army and the paramilitary RSF intensified this month in the Zamzam camp
IAEA: Iran’s stock of near-bomb-grade uranium grows sharply
Two reports say no real progress has been made on resolving long-running nuclear-related issues with Iran
“Manbij will never have rest,” Syrian resident says amid war in north
Since the Syrian civil war mostly ended in December, fighting has continued outside the city of Manbij, where car bombs have killed dozens. As VOA’s Heather Murdock reports from Manbij, locals say their city will “never have rest.” (Videographer: Yan Boechat)