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 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:33:29 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA 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 The President signed National Security Presidential Memorandum number 7, outlining a comprehensive strategy to investigate and disrupt Antifa terror networks and their allies.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/ministerial-on-the-resurgence-of-political-terrorism/8174417.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/ministerial-on-the-resurgence-of-political-terrorism/8174417.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:04:26 -0400 AmericasDefense In recent years, the ICC has claimed the right to prosecute and even imprison American servicemen and officials operating on behalf of America’s national interest, despite the U.S. not being a signatory. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/dismantling-the-international-criminal-court/8173923.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/dismantling-the-international-criminal-court/8173923.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:11:41 -0400 AmericasDemocracyHuman Rights The United States condemns all those who undermine peace through narcotrafficking and terrorism and looks forward to close cooperation with the De la Espriella government on these priorities. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-congratulates-colombia-on-it-s-election/8172650.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-congratulates-colombia-on-it-s-election/8172650.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 AmericasDemocracy As the international strategic investment arm of the U.S. government, the DFC works with the private sector to advance U.S. diplomatic and economic interests and drive economic growth for its allies and partners. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-seeks-to-expand-business-presence-in-southeast-asia/8172638.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-seeks-to-expand-business-presence-in-southeast-asia/8172638.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:24:00 -0400 AsiaTrade The Iranian regime continues to threaten its neighbors in the Gulf and undermine efforts toward peace in the region. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/iran-continues-to-be-a-menace-to-the-region/8172208.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/iran-continues-to-be-a-menace-to-the-region/8172208.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:48:00 -0400 Middle EastDefense The United States’ total financial commitment for disaster assistance to Venezuela stands at more than $386 million.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/earthquake-relief-efforts-continue-in-venezuela/8171822.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/earthquake-relief-efforts-continue-in-venezuela/8171822.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:47:00 -0400 AmericasAid Reward has been raised to up to $10 million. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-for-information-on-ms-13-leader-yulan-adonay-archaga-car%c3%adas/8170284.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-for-information-on-ms-13-leader-yulan-adonay-archaga-car%c3%adas/8170284.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Rewards for Fugitives President Donald Trump is leading the way on ending conflicts around the world. At the same time, where conflicts do continue, “it is imperative that we take action, individually and collectively, to protect the most vulnerable – most often, girls and women,” declared Ambassador Tammy Bruce, U.S. Deputy Representative to the United Nations. Sexual violence remains a scourge in war and in domestic life. “Unfortunately, the UN Secretary-General’s latest report on Conflict-Related Sexual... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8171387.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8171387.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:31:57 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle East U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intent to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism during a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/taking-steps-to-further-normalize-syria-relations/8170463.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/taking-steps-to-further-normalize-syria-relations/8170463.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Middle East U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a surge in defense investment from Allies that will build on commitments made last year to work toward a benchmark five percent GDP investment by each member state.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/nato-allies-invest-in-defense/8170029.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/nato-allies-invest-in-defense/8170029.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:51:26 -0400 EuropeDefense After 136 countries told Iran to stop, Iran fired again after its neighbors pleaded for de-escalation. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/iran-must-choose-peace-now/8169601.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/iran-must-choose-peace-now/8169601.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:36:50 -0400 Middle EastSecurity “We should help the Cuban people break free, realize the freedoms that the Cuban people have dreamt of for so long.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-united-states-stands-with-the-cuban-people/8169622.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-united-states-stands-with-the-cuban-people/8169622.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:26:00 -0400 AmericasHuman Rights The demilitarization of Hamas is a central part of President Donald Trump’s peace plan, which was endorsed by Security Council Resolution 2803. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/hamas-must-disarm-as-condition-of-peace/8168744.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/hamas-must-disarm-as-condition-of-peace/8168744.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:40:00 -0400 Middle East July 4th is the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. On that day in 1776, delegates from thirteen of Britain's North American colonies adopted a resolution “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states ... .” In time, these thirteen independent states would become one nation - the United States of America. The task of drafting America's Declaration of Independence fell to a thirty-three-year-old Virginia... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/celebrating-250-years-of-independence/8167348.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/celebrating-250-years-of-independence/8167348.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:26:00 -0400 AmericasIdeals and Institutions The Treasury Department is combatting fuel smuggling schemes linked to Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a violent drug cartel designated under both counternarcotics and counterterrorism authorities. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-targets-cross-border-fuel-smuggling-schemes/8167337.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-targets-cross-border-fuel-smuggling-schemes/8167337.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:20:00 -0400 AmericasSecurityTrade Lebanon, Israel, and the United States have signed the Trilateral Framework - marking another major milestone in President Donald Trump’s effort to bring lasting peace and stability to the Middle East. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-lebanon-and-israel-sign-trilateral-framework/8166922.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-lebanon-and-israel-sign-trilateral-framework/8166922.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:08:00 -0400 Middle EastSecurity The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities linked to procurement and recruitment networks that continue to fuel Sudan’s devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These networks have enabled both sides to expand the scale and intensity of the conflict, contributing to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and further... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8166734.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8166734.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:32:00 -0400 AfricaHuman RightsSecurity