https://editorials.voa.gov/z/138 Archive https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov/z/138 en 2026 - VOA 60 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:32:31 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA “there will be no refuge for violent extremists who wage war on our civilization and plot to undermine law and order, destroy critical infrastructure, assault political opponents, or conceal their crimes from authorities." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-far-left-terrorism/8191198.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-far-left-terrorism/8191198.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasEuropeMiddle EastSecurity The World Food Program now projects an additional 45 million people will suffer from acute food insecurity globally. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-remains-committed-to-feeding-the-hungry/8190750.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-remains-committed-to-feeding-the-hungry/8190750.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastAid U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently announced the launch of Operation Economic Outcast – an unprecedented campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its enablers. “Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone,” Secretary Bessent declared. Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, “America is no longer managing the Iranian threat. We are ending it.” U.S. Armed Forces have laid the groundwork for... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/treasury-department-launches-operation-economic-outcast/8190321.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/treasury-department-launches-operation-economic-outcast/8190321.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:28:00 -0400 Middle EastTrade Secretary Rubio designated three leaders of the sanctioned Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). https://editorials.voa.gov/a/holding-the-cuban-regime-accountable/8189911.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/holding-the-cuban-regime-accountable/8189911.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas Aliens were charged between $1,500 and $40,000 by the group for their smuggling services.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cracking-down-on-international-alien-smuggling/8188618.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cracking-down-on-international-alien-smuggling/8188618.html Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasSecurity President Donald Trump announced the launch of what he called an Economic D-Day against Iran - “the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/trump-launches-economic-d-day-against-iran/8189904.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/trump-launches-economic-d-day-against-iran/8189904.html Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:20:40 -0400 Middle EastEconomySecurity The ICC has repeatedly attempted to assert authority over nationals of the United States and other countries that have not consented to its jurisdiction or ratified the Rome Statute. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/new-steps-to-end-icc-abuses-of-power/8188437.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/new-steps-to-end-icc-abuses-of-power/8188437.html Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasGovernance The United States has identified three priority threats in its recent national counterterrorism strategy: narco-terrorists and transnational gangs, Islamist terrorists, and violent left-wing extremists. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-the-terrorist-threat/8188037.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-the-terrorist-threat/8188037.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEuropeMiddle EastDefense 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