Headlines
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran says they still have "decisive control" over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez had reached an agreement for the US to take control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves.
  • Three militants were killed in an attack on Friday in the occupied West Bank, according to the Israeli military.
  • After protests against migrants who have remained in the North African enclave after a major inflow, Ceuta residents clashed with police, prompting Spain's interior minister to call for calm on Friday.
  • At least 584 people killed and another 1,300 went missing on Wednesday after landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet.
  • In China and Nepal, there are more than 2,400 missing people, 558 people are reported missing in Tibet.

Category: Video Report

March 23, 2019

Solving a Housing Shortage with Pre-Fab...

There is a housing crisis in many parts of the developed world. Low-cost housing is disappearing, rents and mortgages are going up, and that’s slowly destroying the middle-class dream of owning a home

Decline of Malls

Shopping malls in the United States are losing out to online sellers. Find out what developers are doing to repurpose malls to fit a changing American commercial landscape

March 22, 2019

Skihism

A Special Report how faith is practiced in America. We learn the role daily service plays in Sikhism, starting at their place of worship.

Some Controversy in Uganda Surrounding China-Built...

Uganda has launched a Chinese-built hydropower dam in the eastern part of the country, which will improve access to power but at the cost of the local environment. The$568 million Isimba Hydropower Dam will cut electricity costs and put more Ugandans on the power grid

Venezuelan Hospitals Reach Catastrophic Breaking Point

The crumbling health system in Venezuela is worsening every week. After a nationwide electrical shutdown cut power for many days, major hospitals in Caracas continue to face serious problems, including a lack of running water, supply shortages and enough staff to operate properly

First Somali-American Congresswoman Ignites Controversy in...

Somali-American Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota and one of the first Muslim women in the U.S. Congress, has ignited a controversy. Many in her party were infuriated by her comments suggesting U.S. lawmakers’ support for Israel was swayed by money and that some members of Congress had an allegiance to the U.S. and Israel

March 21, 2019

Southern Thailand Voters Hoping for Democratic...

Southern Thailand Voters Hoping for Democratic Outcome

Sick Lions Mean Tough Decisions For...

For zoos across the globe, keeping animals healthy is a top priority. However, not every zoo has the tools and medical staff needed. The failing health of a pair of lions may force the Lahore Zoo Safari to euthanize these magnificent animals

March 20, 2019

Ukraine’s Night Train to the Front...

Ukraine is gearing up for presidential elections at the end of this month, a vote that holds huge implications for a country still at war with Russian-backed separatists. There are other issues on the agenda too – not least getting around this vast country

March 19, 2019

New Zealand Mosque Attacks Send Shock...

Attacks last Friday on Muslims worshipping at their mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, have sent shock waves throughout the Muslim world. VOA Turkish and Urdu language service reporters visited Muslims in the Washington, D.C., area and report that their reactions range from fear and sadness to determination to stand up to terror

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