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Latin America April 14

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.

Opinion April 11

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.

Politics April 10

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.

China April 10

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.

Federal Courts April 10

Lawyers for Columbia anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil blast Rubio evidence letter: 'Two pages, that's it'

Lawyers for Columbia University anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil criticized the government's case against their client as he faces deportation.

VIDEO April 10

State Department confirms Ukrainian ambassador to step down

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced Thursday that Biden appointee and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink would resign from her post in the coming months. (Credit: AP)

State Department April 10

State Dept upgrades travel advisory for El Salvador, considered safer than France, other European countries

Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited Nayib Bukele's leadership as the U.S. travel advisory for El Salvador was upgraded to the safest designation.

United Kingdom April 10

Greenpeace UK leader arrested for targeting American embassy with ' blood-red dye’: report

Greenpeace’s U.K. leader and five other activists reportedly were arrested after tossing hundreds of liters of “blood-red dye" into a pond at the U.S. embassy in London.

Bahamas April 10

American found dead on Bahamas vacation looked ‘beaten,’ mom says: ‘there is foul play’

While officials in the Bahamas say they do not suspect foul play in the death of 23-year-old American Dinari McAlmont, his heartbroken mother believes her son was "traumatized."

Trump's First 100 Days April 9

Senate approves Peter Hoekstra as next US ambassador to Canada

The Senate approved Peter Hoekstra to be the next U.S. ambassador to Canada amid one of the toughest times in Washington's relationship with Ottawa as the tariff war heats up.

State Department April 9

Biden admin held private talks with Beijing on Chinese spy balloon ahead of notifying public, officials say

Biden officials held discussions with Beijing on Feb. 1 about the balloon, and discussed the impact disclosing the balloon to the public could have on the relationship with China.