Operation Midnight Hammer, as the Pentagon termed it, also served as a reminder that under Trump, the United States pays little attention to soft power, the ability to influence other countries through attraction and persuasion. 

US-Iran conflict: A spectacular military win, another information war loss

US President Joe Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president has set the stage for a much tighter and uncertain race in November. Watch in for more details!

US: Donald Trump faces tough nominee Kamala Harris

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and the Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of civilian killings by its armed forces.

Burkina Faso suspends radio broadcasts; BBC, VOA suspended for two weeks

The United States struck security agreements this week with Pacific Island nations seen as key links in US plans to counter China’s regional expansion. And, in the Mexican State of Sonora, which borders the US, hundreds of people are reported missing and believed to be victims of violence between rival crime factions.

President Biden meets Pacific Island leaders at the White House

Federal courts do not allow cameras in courtrooms, despite the fact that many American states do. However, some U.S. senators are currently working to modify this restriction in preparation for the upcoming federal trial of former president Donald Trump.

Will televised trial proceedings affect Trump's popularity?

As the turmoil in Ukraine looms over the future of the continent, President Joe Biden concluded his European tour in Finland, where he met with NATO's newest member and other Nordic officials. President Joe Biden visited Finland's capital to reassure NATO's newest member of the alliance's commitment and to reassure European allies that a change in U.S. administration would not threaten the continent.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US President Joe Biden wraps up Nordic summit

Russia's aggression and its growing alliance with China has increased NATO's urgency to enhance ties with partners beyond Europe. Patsy Widakuswara takes a look at the upcoming Vilnius summit and how the alliance plan to focus on enhancing interoperability and bolstering resilience with its Indo-Pacific partners; Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand.

WION-VOA Co-Production: NATO to take action on China Threat | Ukraine a Taiwan geopolitical links

After the White House stretched out the red carpet for the Indian Prime Minister to sign agreements intended to counteract China's influence, the American president Joe Barden and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi actually hailed a new era in the India-US relationship. The two nations have also announced agreements on cooperation in the fields of defence, vital minerals, and semiconductors.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US state visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to make his first state visit to Washington in nine years next week. The trip comes as the United States and India increase cooperation in critical emerging technologies. Matt Dibble has the story for Voice of America.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Indian PM Modi to begin US tour on June 21

Several challengers this week have entered the Republican race trying to thwart former President Donald Trump from capturing the party’s presidential nomination for a third consecutive time. Notable among the new entrants: Trump’s longtime loyal vice president, Mike Pence. VOA’s chief national correspondent Steve Herman at the White House explains Pence wasted no time in doing what he previously hesitated to do – forcefully criticize his former boss’ conduct in office.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Mike Pence's jibe at Donald Trump

While a lot of attention has focused on migrants crossing the US-Mexico border between ports of entry, Brooks County, Texas, about 130 kilometers north of the Rio Grande, faces a separate immigration reality. VOA tells you more in this report.

WION-VOA Co-Production | Brooks County: Entry point for migrants into US

Delegations from across Asia will converge on Detroit, Michigan later this week to review negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework – or IPEF. This is the economic element in Washington’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. And now, the Biden administration is trying to restore faith in its commitment to the region after cancelling a historic visit as VOA’s Jessica Stone reports.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US to host Indo-Pacific economic framework meet

U.S. President Joe Biden canceled a historic visit to Papua New Guinea, where he was to meet with Pacific Island leaders. Biden’s meeting with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan in Sydney was scrapped as well. Instead, he’ll focus on crucial debt ceiling negotiations in Washington.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US President Biden cancels Australia, Papua New Guinea visit

The United States is reacting with skepticism to Russia's claims that Ukraine launched a drone attack targeting the Kremlin Wednesday in an attempt to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine says it had nothing to do with the drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the Hague Thursday, insisting that a special tribunal be created to hold Russia to account for its invasion of his country.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US denies role in Kremlin drone attack

Pacific Island nations are pushing back against Japan’s request to release into the ocean treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was disabled in an accident 12 years ago. During the Group of Seven environment ministers meeting this month, the Islanders' effort gained momentum. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Pacific Island nations slam Japan

Finance ministers from the seven largest global economies announced plans this week to work more closely with developing countries on supply chains security. The G7 leaders view a high concentration of supply chains in a single country as undesirable. This comes as the United States and Europe are doing the same – in light of increased tensions around Taiwan, a major producer of semiconductor chips. Washington has allocated more than $50 billion dollars to re-shore chip research and manufacturing. The global need for the chips is expected to double over the next decade.

WION-VOA Co-Production: G7 announces joint semiconductor plan

Worries about recent bank failures and bailouts are rippling through the world economy, from New York to Beijing, and central bankers are working to calm depositors and financial markets. WION-VOA brings you this report from California, where a major player in the tech industry, Silicon Valley Bank, collapsed earlier this month.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Fears of bank failure grip markets

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the challenge posed by China prompted Britain to publish an updated defence strategy this week, as the country tries to balance external threats against financial constraints at home. VOA’s Jessica Stone gives us more insights.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Britain updates defence strategy

The Republican majority House of Representatives launched an investigation this week into the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw from Afghanistan in August 2021. Immigration experts and U.S. military who assisted in the evacuation testified that the chaotic pullout was due to decades of bad decision-making.

WION-VOA Co-Production: U.S. Congress probes Afghanistan pullout

As President Joe Biden and his cabinet fanned out across the US this week to promote his agenda, Republicans launched investigations into his administration with the 118th Congress and now underway VOA's Congressional correspondent Catherine Gibson previews the GOP concerns about immigration, political favoritism and the handling of classified documents.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Biden classified documents probe, investigation launched

U.S. President Joe Biden's second State of the Union address is expected to again raise topics like the war in Ukraine, the economy, police reform and more. Though, he's likely to spend less time on the pandemic. Here's a preview of what to expect.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Biden to raise China, Russia 'challenges' in speech

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink was providing satellite internet connections to Ukraine’s military and citizens within days. By providing high-speed internet connections where there is no ground-based infrastructure, Starlink became a key to Ukraine's resistance. From Kyiv, Myroslava Gongadze tells the story.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Elon Musk's SpaceX saves Ukraine

After a lengthy battle nominating Kevin McCarthy to serve as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Republicans are now looking ahead to their priorities in the 118th Congress.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Conservatives continue to be a problem for McCarthy

Conservatives continue to be a problem for McCarthy

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