Across South Asia, families of government critics share a painful bond – the forced disappearances of loved ones. voanews.com/a/how-families…

Democrats and Republicans flag concerns about integrity of the 2024 U.S. elections. voanews.com/a/us-election-…

A Chinese book store gains new life in the U.S. after being forced to close its doors in Shanghai. voanews.com/a/shuttered-in…

This week’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is being applauded by many as beneficial to both parties, but others point to the need for African leaders to exercise caution with loans. voanews.com/a/africa-needs…

Observers accuse Russia of helping illegal migrants cross into the European Union as a way to grow divisive populist movements. voanews.com/a/russia-weapo…

Migrant-related crime in New York City has left some desiring a change in the city’s migrant sanctuary status. voanews.com/a/new-york-may…

A Russian disinformation campaign seeking to undermine the upcoming 2024 U.S. election has pushed the U.S. to hit Moscow-linked companies and their employees with criminal charges and sanctions. voanews.com/a/us-accuses-r…

On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, U.S. leaders attend remembrances of the nearly 3,000 people killed. voanews.com/a/7780183.html

After nine grueling months of unfair detention in Russia, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is finally home. VOA’s Press Freedom team examines her family’s struggle in the new project, “The Empty Chair.” projects.voanews.com/press-freedom/…

A new report says that China has become the world leader in critical technology research. What are the implications? voanews.com/a/china-takes-…

Far-right political figures gain support in Europe thanks in large part to Generation Z. voanews.com/a/generation-z…

Afghan women journalists in exile find innovative ways to reach their audiences. voanews.com/a/from-exile-a…

Despite being thousands of miles from their homeland, Uyghurs living in exile in the U.S. still face threats from Beijing. voanews.com/a/china-rampin…

Analysts predict youth voters will play a larger role in this year’s presidential election compared to previous generations at the same age. voanews.com/a/young-voters…

Today, USAGM CEO Amanda Bennett hosted my ceremonial swearing-in as VOA Director. I can’t express how thrilled I am to lead this storied organization in its mission of providing accurate and objective news and countering lies and propaganda.

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I’m deeply saddened to learn that Kianoosh Sanjari has died in Iran. Kianoosh, a former VOA journalist & a man who loved his country, suffered imprisonment & faced severe repression from the Iranian regime that ultimately led to his passing. He will be deeply missed.

Congrats to VOA Ukrainian's Kateryna Lisunova on her interview with incoming Nat Sec Advisor Mike Waltz Mike Waltz. Waltz shared that President-elect Trump "has been clear in terms of getting both sides (Ukraine & Russia) to the negotiating table" and is focused on ending the war.