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 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:41:23 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA During his remarks, the Secretary stressed the importance of operationalizing the coalition against narco-terrorism in the region. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-on-regional-partners-to-fight-cartels/8187350.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-on-regional-partners-to-fight-cartels/8187350.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas The U.S. Department of State has announced a historic $2 Billion investment in health and humanitarian assistance to faith-based and community organizations that provide global health and humanitarian assistance around the world. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8186976.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8186976.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:47:08 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastAid Foreigners who willfully misrepresent the purpose of their travel or entry into the United States may be permanently ineligible for a U.S. visa or entry to the United States. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-acts-to-end-birth-tourism/8186325.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-acts-to-end-birth-tourism/8186325.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas Within hours of the earthquake, the Department of State announced $15.5 million in life-saving emergency shelter, food, and protection assistance, in addition to post-earthquake structural assessments. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-to-help-colombia-earthquake-victims/8185641.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-to-help-colombia-earthquake-victims/8185641.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasAid The United States is committed to eliminating narco-terrorist cartels that threaten the American people. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-offers-rewards-for-cjng-cartel-members/8185463.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-offers-rewards-for-cjng-cartel-members/8185463.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasSecurity “Iran’s shadow banking system is buckling under Economic Fury, and the regime is running out of ways to move money.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-dismantles-iranian-regime-s-global-clandestine-currency-network/8184794.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-dismantles-iranian-regime-s-global-clandestine-currency-network/8184794.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Middle EastTrade The United States and ten of its allies have issued a joint statement warning companies, countries and other entities that a network of skilled operatives are disguising themselves online and working remotely to earn money for the North Korean regime. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cracking-down-on-covert-north-korean-it-workers/8183940.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cracking-down-on-covert-north-korean-it-workers/8183940.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 AsiaSecurityTrade There are areas where the two countries can work together but the U.S. must also balance competing interests. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-on-navigating-relations-with-china/8183530.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-on-navigating-relations-with-china/8183530.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:26:06 -0400 Asia “Obviously, there’s a lot of work that has to happen to lay the groundwork for an election," said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/steady-progress-in-venezuela/8183510.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/steady-progress-in-venezuela/8183510.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:04:00 -0400 AmericasDemocracy “For the first time in 15 or 20 years, the vast majority of countries in the Western Hemisphere are now led by pro-U.S. leaders and governments since President [Donald] Trump was elected." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-expresses-support-for-bolivian-government/8183099.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-expresses-support-for-bolivian-government/8183099.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:55:00 -0400 Americas Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, and the FLETF remain dedicated to ensuring that goods made with forced labor are prohibited from importation into the United States. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/keeping-slave-labor-produced-goods-out-of-u-s/8182657.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/keeping-slave-labor-produced-goods-out-of-u-s/8182657.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:52:34 -0400 AsiaHuman RightsTrade The United States is committed to destroying the Iranian regime’s illicit global networks which finance terrorism and  regional aggression. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-cracks-down-on-networks-enabling-mahan-air-and-irgc/8182436.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-cracks-down-on-networks-enabling-mahan-air-and-irgc/8182436.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:32:00 -0400 Middle East On July 12, the UN issued a statement saying Hamas continues to obstruct and exploit humanitarian operations in Gaza. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/hamas-cannot-play-a-future-role-in-gaza/8182435.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/hamas-cannot-play-a-future-role-in-gaza/8182435.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:25:00 -0400 Middle EastSecurity Scientific progress must never come at the expense of public safety or national security. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-ends-gain-of-function-research/8182434.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-ends-gain-of-function-research/8182434.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:56:12 -0400 Americas The United States is holding Babak Zanjani and his sprawling network accountable for enabling the Iranian regime to evade sanctions and finance its destabilizing activities, including supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-targets-those-who-are-helping-iran-evade-sanctions/8180742.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-targets-those-who-are-helping-iran-evade-sanctions/8180742.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:52:24 -0400 Middle East The report, “Cuba, the Capital of 21st Century Communism,” details seven decades of the Cuban regime’s subversion. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-responds-to-threats-posed-by-cuba/8180740.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-responds-to-threats-posed-by-cuba/8180740.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:18:00 -0400 Americas The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned over 50 Mexican individuals and entities linked to the terrorist group Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-strikes-at-the-heart-of-mexican-drug-cartel/8180529.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-strikes-at-the-heart-of-mexican-drug-cartel/8180529.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:34:00 -0400 Americas U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed Otero Alcántara, calling him ‘courageous’. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-welcomes-dissident-cuban-artist/8175736.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-welcomes-dissident-cuban-artist/8175736.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:52:47 -0400 AmericasHuman Rights “This is the primary mechanism by which we engage the region, and you will continue to see our commitment to it at the highest levels." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-stands-with-asean/8175600.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-stands-with-asean/8175600.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:17:43 -0400 AsiaDefense The Treasury Department will do its part to identify illicit funding; dismantle the networks that fund political terrorism; pursue those who enable political violence; and deepen collaboration with international allies for as long as this work requires.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cutting-off-the-financial-lifeblood-of-political-terrorists/8174728.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cutting-off-the-financial-lifeblood-of-political-terrorists/8174728.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasSecurity