The on-again, off-again tariffs between the United States and other countries are again under scrutiny, with the U.S. president not budging. VOA White House Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports.
China’s Foreign Ministry says China is committed to Panama Canal neutrality and has never interfered in its operation. VOA’s Leonid Martynyuk explains why this is misleading.
Officials tell VOA the shortage of amphibious warfare ships has reached a breaking point. While the ships make up just 10% of the fleet, they are the go-to alternative to aircraft carriers when commanders need something more precise or expedient. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb reports.
Tensions are rising between Turkey and Iran, with Ankara warning Tehran not to undermine efforts to end its war with a Kurdish rebel group, the PKK. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, a peace deal with the Kurdish rebels would be a boost for Turkey in its race to gain influence in Syria.
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The US administration's efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the Kremlin. But Moscow has made considerable territorial gains and some in Russia say they are prepared to give up nothing. VOA's Jeff Custer narrates this report from our team in Moscow.
Israeli hostages recently released from Gaza are speaking about the difficult conditions they were forced to endure during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. They say they were starved, and the men were tortured. Many credit U.S. President Donald Trump for winning their freedom and hope his efforts will lead to the release of the remaining hostages soon. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
An innovative solution to remotely power devices using natural biological processes could help farmers get the most from their fields. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh has more.
The U.S. administration's efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the Kremlin. But Moscow has made considerable territorial gains and some in Russia say they are prepared to give up nothing. VOA's Jeff Custer narrates this report from our team in Moscow.
After hundreds of people were killed in massacres on Syria’s coastline last week, locals say widespread calls for justice may give the country’s new government a chance to stabilize. But as Heather Murdock reports with VOA's camera crew in the Jableh district of Syria, analysts say the country’s humanitarian crisis is feeding continued insecurity.
Dmitry Kiselyov, CEO of the Russia state-owned media group MIA Rossiya Segodnya, mocked Europe's military capacity and questioned its ability to increase aid to Ukraine. VOA’s Leonid Martynyuk explains why that is false and misleading.
The United States says China is the biggest threat to its national security, the pacing challenge that America’s military must stay ahead of to remain the world’s largest and most lethal fighting force. But as VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb reports, while the Chinese navy keeps growing, the number of ships in the U.S. fleet is decreasing. VOA footage by Mary Cieslak, Adam Greenbaum, Phil Datcher.
The Trump administration has detained a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at Columbia University. VOA's Aron Ranen reports from the campus in New York City.
Talk of tariffs combined with fears of inflation sent the U.S. stock market tumbling Monday and again on Tuesday, a day of give and take between U.S. President Donald Trump and the premier of Canada’s most populous province, Ontario’s Doug Ford, on fraught trade relations between the United States and Canada. VOA White House correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains.]
The United States praised Ukraine Tuesday for accepting a ceasefire offer and taking a step forward on the path to ending the war with Russia. Moscow is expected to weigh in next on the American proposal. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.
Hard-liners in Israel have welcomed President Donald Trump’s plan for the future of Gaza, which calls for many of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians to leave the enclave. They say encouraging emigration does not violate international law. Palestinians have rejected the plan. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Camera Credit: Ricki Rosen.
In Malawi's Majete Wildlife Reserve, conservation experts are testing birth control methods on lions. The goal of the wildlife management effort is to control the lion population to ensure antelopes and other prey species continue thriving. Lameck Masina reports from the reserve in the Chikwawa district.
Syria is the scene of an escalating rivalry between two U.S. allies — Turkey and Israel. Analysts say Israel is becoming alarmed at Turkey's growing military and diplomatic influence in Syria, while Ankara accuses Israel of seeking to undermine Syria's new rulers. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
The American South has long been associated with white-columned mansions, rustic farmhouses, and aging structures steeped in history. But an exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington is showcasing the vibrant, modern and forward-thinking architecture emerging from the region today. Maxim Adams has the story. Video editor: Sergii Dogotar, Anna Rice
The Chagos Islands are one of the last vestiges of the British Empire. They are currently home to a key U.S. military base. But under pressure from the United Nations, Britain looks set to hand sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius. Critics say the deal would compromise the security of the region in the face of a growing threat from China, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.