https://editorials.voa.gov Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov en 2026 - VOA 60 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:41:18 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA “As the leaders of our two nations President Xi and I both understand that we represent different systems but the ties between our people endure." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8205019.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8205019.html Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:38:32 -0400 Asia “The United States reiterated its ironclad commitments to the defense of Japan and the ROK [Republic of Korea], backed by America’s unmatched military strength, including its nuclear capabilities, and reaffirmed its extended deterrence commitments to Japan and the ROK." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-japan-and-south-korea-reaffirm-trilateral-cooperation/8203988.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-japan-and-south-korea-reaffirm-trilateral-cooperation/8203988.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:24:46 -0400 Asia The landmark agreement — which comes at no cost to American taxpayers — forever guarantees America the ability to defend the continent, includes permanent basing rights, and bars any U.S. adversary from establishing a base, military presence, or sensitive investment without America’s approval. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-signs-security-agreement-with-denmark-and-greenland/8203985.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-signs-security-agreement-with-denmark-and-greenland/8203985.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:16:00 -0400 AmericasEurope “The United States will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. And if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the United States." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-reasserts-commitment-to-the-western-hemisphere-at-unga/8203507.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-reasserts-commitment-to-the-western-hemisphere-at-unga/8203507.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Americas The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated, on September 17, BitBank, a priority digital assets venture controlled by OFAC-designated Iranian financier Babak Zanjani, as part of Operation Economic Outcast. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-disrupts-digital-asset-exchange-enabling-iran/8202932.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-disrupts-digital-asset-exchange-enabling-iran/8202932.html Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:30:08 -0400 Middle East “We should also condemn the Taliban’s sheltering ... of terrorist groups, and the utter destruction of their once great country under their cruelty.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-urges-taliban-leaders-to-be-held-accountable/8202318.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-urges-taliban-leaders-to-be-held-accountable/8202318.html Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:15:44 -0400 Asia A United Nations-brokered truce in April 2022 largely halted Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, but hostilities have escalated again since the group declared a blockade on Saudi shipping in July. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/houthis-escalate-tensions-in-the-middle-east/8201055.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/houthis-escalate-tensions-in-the-middle-east/8201055.html Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Middle East “What is it a shield against? It is a shield against these threats to the sovereignty of these independent nations." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-lauds-peruvian-move-to-join-shield-of-the-americas/8201027.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-lauds-peruvian-move-to-join-shield-of-the-americas/8201027.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:41 -0400 Americas OFAC has designated VTB Bank Public Joint Stock Company for its involvement in Iranian sanctions evasion, including establishing correspondent relationships with sanctioned Iranian banks. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sanctioning-one-of-russia-s-largest-banks/8200170.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sanctioning-one-of-russia-s-largest-banks/8200170.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 Europe “Amid the ashes of Ground Zero,” said President Trump, “we made a solemn vow to Never Forget — a vow that must be renewed in every American heart, taught in every classroom, and honored in every community across our land.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/never-again-remembering-9-11/8200141.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/never-again-remembering-9-11/8200141.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 AmericasSecurity KH and Lebanese Hizballah fuel Iran’s destabilizing influence in the Middle East, endanger U.S. and partner forces, and facilitate extensive sanctions evasion schemes.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/operation-economic-outcast-strikes-iran-s-terrorist-network/8197302.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/operation-economic-outcast-strikes-iran-s-terrorist-network/8197302.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 Middle East Currently, U.S. and Ecuadoran elite forces are operating jointly, going after criminal groups, dismantling narcotics networks, and bringing people to justice, noted Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-united-state-s-growing-partnership-with-ecuador/8197145.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-united-state-s-growing-partnership-with-ecuador/8197145.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:50:00 -0400 Americas Prior to his capture by Mexican authorities on April 27, 2026, Audias Flores Silva, a.k.a. ‘Jardinero,’ was a regional commander of one of the most violent and dangerous narco-terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere, the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación or CJNG. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/psa-15-million-for-information-on-cnjg-regional-commander-jardinero/8196416.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/psa-15-million-for-information-on-cnjg-regional-commander-jardinero/8196416.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:08 -0400 Rewards for FugitivesAmericas “The United States urges international partners to immediately stop business as usual operations with this brutal dictatorship,” he said in a statement. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-for-action-on-nicaragua/8196158.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-for-action-on-nicaragua/8196158.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 Americas Both leaders emphasized building a strategic partnership focused on security and combating drug trafficking. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-colombia-relations-reinvigorated/8196143.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-colombia-relations-reinvigorated/8196143.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:42:00 -0400 Americas The Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), on September 4, designated Türkiye-based financial institution Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi (Golden Global Bank) and its subsidiaries. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/severing-iran-s-financial-lifelines-in-turkiye/8195978.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/severing-iran-s-financial-lifelines-in-turkiye/8195978.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 Middle East Among those designated are a grandson of Raúl Castro, Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, Banco Exterior de Cuba, and four entities exploiting Cuba’s natural resources or energy reserves for the benefit of the regime. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sanctioning-the-cuban-people-s-oppressors/8194350.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sanctioning-the-cuban-people-s-oppressors/8194350.html Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 AmericasHuman RightsTrade "America’s greatness has always rested in the strength of its workforce." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/labor-day-2026/8193722.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/labor-day-2026/8193722.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 AmericasIdeals and Institutions Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzáles, a.k.a. ‘Pelón,’ is the leader of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8193718.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8193718.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:19 -0400 Rewards for FugitivesAmericas These gangs have now publicly admitted that their goal is  to prevent Haitian voters from exercising their rights to cast ballots in future elections. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/haitians-deserve-peace-and-security/8193714.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/haitians-deserve-peace-and-security/8193714.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas