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American college students on spring break released from jail after alleged dispute with Uber driver

April 16, 2025

American college students on spring break released from jail after alleged dispute with Uber driver

Two U.S. college students have been released from jail in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver while the pair were traveling for spring break.

Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election

April 16, 2025

Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election

Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt.

US charges leaders of 'brutal Mexican cartel,' offers $8M reward for brothers' capture

April 16, 2025

US charges leaders of 'brutal Mexican cartel,' offers $8M reward for brothers' capture

The U.S. is offering an $8 million reward for the capture of two brothers accused of running a "brutal Mexican cartel" that officials say is "poisoning Americans."

White House proposal axes UN, NATO funds and halves State Department budget

April 16, 2025

White House proposal axes UN, NATO funds and halves State Department budget

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to slash the State Department’s budget by $27 billion — nearly half — and shutter small embassies and consulates worldwide.

State Department says proposed budget slash is 'not final'

April 15, 2025

State Department says proposed budget slash is 'not final'

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said a leaked White House proposal to slash the department's budget is "not final."

Pete Marocco, mastermind behind dismantling of USAID projects, leaves State Department

April 14, 2025

Pete Marocco, mastermind behind dismantling of USAID projects, leaves State Department

Pete Marocco, who led the dismantling of USAID under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, departs as critics accuse him of chaos and foreign aid cuts that gutted U.S. global development programs.

4 things to know about the young conservative anti-crime president of Ecuador who was just re-elected

April 14, 2025

4 things to know about the young conservative anti-crime president of Ecuador who was just re-elected

Ecuador re-elected President Daniel Noboa to a four-year term. What to know about the pro-President Donald Trump conservative taking on cartel violence.

I survived the Iran hostage crisis. People in countries like Iran desperately need the VOA

April 11, 2025

I survived the Iran hostage crisis. People in countries like Iran desperately need the VOA

Iran hostage crisis survivor Barry Rosen knows the importance of outlets like VOA. He saw first-hand how they encourage people in autocratic countries to dream of freedom.

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to step down amid high-stakes war diplomacy

April 10, 2025

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to step down amid high-stakes war diplomacy

Biden-appointed Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is preparing to step down from her post less than three years on the job at a pivotal moment in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Chinese officials claimed behind closed doors PRC played role in US cyberattacks: report

April 10, 2025

Chinese officials claimed behind closed doors PRC played role in US cyberattacks: report

Chinese officials reportedly acknowledged the PRC's role in cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure that occurred over the past few years, during a secret meeting in December.