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Prior administrations have held migrants in lower-security parts of US naval base in Cuba  

Trump on Thursday said Israel should turn the Gaza Strip over to the United States

Cuts would leave fewer than 300 workers out of thousands

Several governments, including the U.S., Taiwan and Australia, have banned the use of China’s AI software DeepSeek on official devices. Analysts say these restrictions are justified, as tests show DeepSeek not only collects excessive user data but also filters sensitive topics and promotes Chinese government narratives more aggressively than Baidu and WeChat. This raises concern that it could become a powerful tool for controlling speech and public opinion.  Click here for the full story...

A former Iraqi deputy prime minister told VOA that 70,000 Sunni Arab detainees are in Iraqi prisons, with most having confessed under pressure or torture and sentenced to death or life imprisonment. He warned that if the amnesty law is not implemented, Sunni Arab anger could reach a breaking point.  Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

After years of destruction, Mosul’s historic landmarks, including the al-Hadba minaret and al-Nuri mosque, have been restored. Led by UNESCO and supported by the United Arab Emirates and other partners, the reconstruction aims to preserve the city’s cultural identity while rebuilding its infrastructure. Beyond monuments, efforts also focus on reviving daily life, supporting residents, and restoring Mosul’s diverse heritage.  Click here for the full TV story in Kurdish. 

He announced steps to protect Christians from what he said was religious discrimination

He repeats action he took during his first term

Hard-line conservative has advocated for reducing Congress's power over taxpayer dollars

‘We have brought the war home to Russia,’ he says

Plans to expel Gazans from their land make them even more steadfast in their determination to stay put, regardless of Donald Trump’s ideas for redevelopment. A look at the planned meeting between Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. A visit to Goma, in eastern DRC after fighting has stopped. An executive order signed on Wednesday prohibits transgender girls and women from female-designated sporting competitions and teams. Plus, a look at Elon Musk’s controversial role...

Kenyan commander says US state and defense departments 'remain actively engaged' in the mission

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights announced that it has canceled plans to observe Tajikistan’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Local observers do not believe that the next elections, held under the rule of Emomali Rahmon, who has ruled Tajikistan for almost 30 years, will be any different from the previous ones, nor do they believe that any democratic forces will emerge in parliament. Click here for the full...

Clinics, their clients say a withdrawal of US aid toward fighting HIV could set back years of progress

Chinese and Pakistani leaders, meanwhile, call on Taliban to prevent militants from harboring in Afghanistan

Panama has formally notified Beijing of its decision to exit the Belt and Road Initiative