Tag: VoA

Philippines. Philippines’ Duterte Agrees to Run as Vice President in 2022 (VoA)

By Reuters Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has agreed to be the ruling political party’s vice-presidential candidate in next year’s elections, the PDP-Laban party said on...

USA/North Korea. US Says Open to N. Korea Aid, Regardless of Denuclearization Progress (VoA)

William Gallo The United States supports humanitarian aid for North Korea regardless of progress on the country’s denuclearization, the U.S. envoy to Pyongyang said Tuesday. The...

Afghanistan. Can Taliban Turn From Insurgency to Governing? (VoA)

Jamie Dettmer The Taliban may discover that retaking Afghanistan may prove an easier task than ruling it. That will depend, though, on how pragmatic and inclusive...

Afghanistan/G7. G-7 Leaders to Discuss Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadline (VoA)

Steve Herman, Jeff Seldin Leaders from the G-7 group of democratic nations are meeting Tuesday to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, with several pushing for U.S....

Afghanistan. Amid Fear, Criticism, Taliban Want International Recognition of ‘Representative’ Rule (VoA)

Ayaz Gul The Taliban said Tuesday they hope to win international recognition for their “legitimate representative” rule over Afghanistan, arguing the diplomatic engagement would help...

Tunisia. Tunisia’s President Extends Suspension of Parliament (VoA)

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday extended the suspension of parliament until further notice, the presidency said, after last month dismissing his prime minister and assuming executive...

Haiti. ‘They Are hungry’: Haiti Quake Survivors Fear for Children’s Future (VoA)

Many survivors of an earthquake that killed more than 2,200 people in southern Haiti are worried about providing for their children, with more than...

Afghanistan/Europe. Will Afghanistan Create Another Migrant Crisis for Europe? (VoA)

Henry Ridgwell Six years ago, more than 1.2 million migrants from many parts of the world fled to Europe, traveling hundreds or thousands of kilometers...

USA/China. Harris Says China Coercing, Intimidating in South China Sea (VoA)

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday China “continues to coerce, to intimidate, and to make claims to the vast majority of the South...

Afghanistan/Russia. Russia Casts a Pragmatic Eye on Afghanistan’s Taliban (VoA)

Margaret Besheer In the aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, Russia is looking south with a wary eye to see how it can benefit...

Afghanistan/USA. Clock Ticking as US Ramps Up Evacuation from Afghanistan  (VoA)

Steve Herman, Jeff Seldin The scramble by the United States and its allies to get their citizens and Afghan helpers to the U.S.-controlled airport in Kabul...

Egypt/Gaza. Egypt Closes Gaza Border Amid Tensions with Hamas (VoA)

Egypt closed its main border crossing point with the Gaza Strip on Monday amid tensions with the territory’s militant Hamas rulers, officials said. It was...

Afghanistan. Firefight Kills Afghan Security Officer Outside Kabul Airport (VoA)

Ayaz Gul Germany’s military reported Monday a firefight erupted outside the north gate at Kabul’s airport, with unknown attackers killing one Afghan security officer dead...

Afghanistan. Taliban Targets Panjshir Valley as Resistance Leaders Remain Defiant (VoA)

Jamie Dettmer The Taliban are dispatching hundreds of fighters to the Panjshir Valley, 150 kilometers north of the Afghan capital, Kabul, to try to stamp...

USA/Koreas. US, South Korea Envoys Discuss Jump-starting Talks with North Korea (VoX)

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea was scheduled to meet his South Korean counterpart on Monday, as the two allies look for ways...

Malawi. Malawi President Pledges to Intervene in Fertilizer Price Rise (VoA)

Lameck Masina Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera says he will take steps to mitigate the steep rise of fertilizer prices which have doubled in the last...