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China blasts US as Panama quits Belt and Road Initiative

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 12:39
Amid pressure from the US, Panama is first Latin American country to leave Beijing's global infrastructure club.

Canelo Alvarez drops Jake Paul fight to sign Saudi Arabia deal

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:55
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez has dropped plans to fight Jake Paul by signing with Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia.

Iran dismisses talks with US as it blasts new sanctions

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:31
Iran said the US sanctions will prevent it from conducting legitimate trade with partners.

Elon Musk is a global problem

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:15
The far-right billionaire seems to be trying to replicate all across the world what he already has achieved in the US.

As Greece declares ’emergency’ over Santorini earthquakes, what’s next?

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:07
The island has been experiencing near-constant tremors since late January, with thousands of earthquakes recorded.

Trump’s foul solution to the Palestinian ‘problem’ was aided by Biden, too

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:57
The US president finally said out loud what his predecessors always tried to hide behind more agreeable language.

How Grand Theft Auto is helping Nigerians survive rampant police abuse

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:36
'Cops and robbers'-type online gameplay is helping young people re-enact and process real-life challenges with police.

Trump’s fear mongering on South Africa’s land reform exposes his hypocrisy

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:29
Trump suggests land justice in South Africa is a threat, but many US land seizures are all necessary and just.

Philippines’ Duterte mulls presidential bid amid impeachment fight

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:25
Sara Duterte impeached over allegedly threatening to kill the president, violating the constitution and corruption.

River in Argentina turns blood red

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:12
A river near Argentina’s capital has turned blood red, alarming residents and prompting officials to investigate.

Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager celebrating Lebanon attacks

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 09:51
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given US President Donald Trump a golden pager.

Trump sanctions ‘illegitimate’ International Criminal Court

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 09:23
The US president ordered asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials, employees and their family members.

Strong winds and heavy rain pummelling Gaza’s survivors

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 09:17
Winter weather conditions are worsening the plight of Palestinians sheltering among the enclave's ruins.

What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 09:10
The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine's riches in exchange for wartime aid.

What’s behind Trump’s ban on transgender women in US women’s sports?

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 08:49
The directive could strip federal funding from schools that allow trans women and girls to compete in women's events.

India cuts key interest rate for first time since 2020 amid slowing growth

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 08:40
Reserve Bank of India announces first rate cut in nearly five years as world's most populous nation faces slowdown.

‘Inhuman’: As Modi visits Trump, outrage over shackled Indian deportees

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 07:58
On Wednesday, the US deported 104 Indians on the longest such military flight used so far, before Modi's visit.

VOA Mandarin: China’s DeepSeek banned by several countries out of censorship fear 

Technology - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 07:24
Several governments, including the U.S., Taiwan and Australia, have banned the use of China’s AI software DeepSeek on official devices. Analysts say these restrictions are justified, as tests show DeepSeek not only collects excessive user data but also filters sensitive topics and promotes Chinese government narratives more aggressively than Baidu and WeChat. This raises concern that it could become a powerful tool for controlling speech and public opinion.  Click here for the full story in Mandarin.

Trump’s gutting of USAID sends chill through Southeast Asia

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 06:05
NGOs across Southeast Asia say they will struggle to continue their work without US funding.

Why a Bangladesh mob burned down home of independence icon Mujibur Rahman

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/07/2025 - 05:10
The attack followed a controversial speech by ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, Rahman's daughter, from exile in India.

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