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VOA Kurdish: Iran arrests 4 female Kurdish activists after Womenâs Day events
Iranian security forces have arrested four female Kurdish activists in Kurdistan province following International Womens Day celebrations on March 8.…
Ukraine peace, global security top G7 agenda as diplomats convene in Canada
CHARLEVOIX, QUEBEC â Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial nations gathered Thursday in Charlevoix, Quebec, as host country…
Meta tests ‘Community Notes’ to replace fact-checkers
SAN FRANCISCO — Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced it would begin testing its new Community Notes feature across its…
VOA Kurdish: Kurdistan opposition parties remain divided after elections
In the sixth round of parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, some political parties announced they would stay in opposition…
VOA Persian: Iranian American journalist ends hunger strike
Reza Valizadeh, a dual-citizen Iranian American journalist imprisoned in Iran, ended his hunger strike after six days on Thursday out…
Turkey warns Iran against hindering peace deal with Kurdish rebels
Tensions are rising between Turkey and Iran, with Ankara warning Tehran not to undermine efforts to end its war with…
VOA Mandarin: China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness
Three revised regulations that dictate everything from the Chinese militarys broad mandate to soldiers day-to-day life are slated to take…
The story of Chinese Americans who call Texas home
The state of Texas has the third-largest Asian American population in the United States, according to the U.S. census, and…
Taiwan president warns of China’s ‘infiltration’ effort
TAIPEI, TAIWAN â Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday that China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the…
VOA Mandarin: About 12 million graduates to join China’s shrinking job market
TAIPEI, TAIWAN â About 12.2 million college graduates are expected to enter Chinas shrinking labor market this summer, Wang Xiaoping, minister…
China, Iran, Russia hold joint naval drills in Middle East
TEHRAN, IRAN â China, Iran and Russia conducted joint naval drills Tuesday in the Middle East, offering a show of force…
Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration
WASHINGTON â The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this week brought the campaign to secure his fathers release to…
ICC takes custody of Philippine ex-president Duterte in crimes against humanity case
THE HAGUE â Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was turned over Wednesday to the custody of the International Criminal Court, following…
VOA Mandarin: China, Walmart discuss response to US tariffs
Chinas Commerce Ministry reportedly held talks with Walmart on Tuesday after the U.S. retail giant had requested a 10% price…
Vietnam, Singapore agree to boost ties, cooperation on subsea cables
HANOI, VIETNAM â Singapore and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to enhance cooperation in subsea cables, finance, and energy, marking an upgrade…