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, 18 Sep 2026 07:44:15 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA “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 By investing in a proven private operator with a track record of scaling production in the country, who will be able to raise private American capital to fund capital expenditures, Venezuela has a historic opportunity to revitalize its key sector, drive oil output growth, and grow its economy. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-secures-biggest-oil-deal-in-history/8193716.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-secures-biggest-oil-deal-in-history/8193716.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:51:00 -0400 Americas Aid is beginning to reach those in need. Hamas has agreed to disarm in full. The IDF is pulling back. And the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza is authorized to move in. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-s-plan-is-the-only-way-forward-in-gaza/8192798.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-s-plan-is-the-only-way-forward-in-gaza/8192798.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 Middle East U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally rescinded Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST), following the conclusion of the mandatory 45-day Congressional notification period. In an action taken on August 24, Secretary Rubio also delisted Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). “These actions,” the Secretary said, “represent another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a path to prosperity.”... https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8191796.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8191796.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:26:00 -0400 Middle EastSecurity “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