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

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

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

China is slamming a decision by the Biden administration to approve a $619 million potential arms sale to Taiwan that includes hundreds of missiles for F-16 fighter jets. Tensions are already high between Washington and Beijing, amid Western fears that Beijing may supply weapons to help Russia's war in Ukraine.

WION-VOA Co-Production: China slams arms sale to Taiwan

More than 100 members of the Ukrainian military are in Poland for intense training on the German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks. Ukrainian leaders say the tanks, promised by Western allies three weeks ago, will help save lives and play a key role in the fight against Russian forces.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Ukrainian soldiers in Poland for training

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

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stalls amid fierce resistance and counter-offensives, the conflict has unleashed tensions throughout Russian society. Despite the brutal government crackdown on any form of dissent, voices of protest are emerging through the cracks. The city of Saint Petersburg has consistently been a center of opposition to the war - and is once again at the forefront of citizen unrest. Henry Ridgwell narrates this report, which was filmed by VOA’s Moscow bureau.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Anti-war protests in Russia | Biden host pacific island leaders

The UK's longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. She was 96. Washington, D.C. marked the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday with lowered flags and lengthy statements lauding the queen's leadership through the decades.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Ukraine marked its 31st Independence Day this week which also marks six months of war with Russia after Moscow invaded in February. VOA’s Luliia Larmolenko has this exclusive interview with Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Six months of Russia-Ukraine war

US manufacturers and consumers now have more reason to consider solar energy with the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act, which provides tax incentives for the development of a more robust industry. Some manufacturers say the initiative is crucial to national security.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US aims to reduce reliance on China; govt passes inflation reduction act

The Chinese military extended provocative exercises around Taiwan, days after the drills were scheduled to end. China says it is demonstrating its ability to blockade or invade the self-ruled island, which Beijing claims as its own. But Taiwanese residents are not impressed.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Chinese drills drive Taiwan's opinion further against China

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping spoke at length Thursday morning amid a potential visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, which Beijing has warned would “be met with forceful responses.” White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Will U.S. House speaker visit Taiwan?

Nearly 10 percent of Tonga's fighting force is in Hawaii this month, training side by side with militaries from across the Indo-Pacific region. The tiny kingdom is the only South Pacific island nation participating in the Rim of the Pacific naval exercises just as the region finds itself at the center of competing U.S. and Chinese diplomatic and military efforts. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports from Honolulu, Hawaii.

WION-VOA Co-Production| Tonga takes part in Pacific naval drills

US President Joe Biden and Israeli acting Prime Minister Yair Lapid publicly differed on the best approach to counter the threat of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, as the two leaders signed a joint security declaration. For more details, we're joined by VOA’s Jessica Stone.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Discussing Biden's West Asia visit & US-China espionage

The Iranian nuclear threat will be one of the key issues addressed by US President Joe Biden on his visit to the Middle East next week. Tensions are growing between Israel and Iran, as both sides step up assassination threats and cyber-attacks. For more details, we're joined by VOA’s Jessica Stone.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Discussing Israel-Iran tension amidst Biden visit & New Cold War

The United Nations and the International Monetary Fund have recently warned of a global food shortage due to the war in Ukraine and Russia - two major global exporters of grain.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Discussing China Pacific Island Pact & Global food shortage

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has outlined how the Biden administration is approaching relations with China, calling Beijing a “long-term challenge” to what he called “universal values that have sustained so much of the world’s progress over the past 75 years.” For more analysis, we're joined by VOA's Correspondent, Jessica Stone.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Blinken outlines US-China relations | Business Elites met in Davos for WEF

U.S. President Joe Biden is traveling to South Korea and Japan, after hosting Southeast Asian leaders at the White House last week. The administration’s spotlight on Asia is a clear signal that the Indo-Pacific region remains its priority, even as it focuses on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For further analysis, we're joined by VOA's Correspondent, Jessica Stone.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Discussing Joe Biden's Asia tour & Baby formula shortage in US

With the help of international experts, Ukraine is rushing to collect evidence of widespread war crimes, using 21st-century technology to bring the perpetrators to justice. For more analysis, we're joined by VOA's Correspondent, Jessica Stone.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Ukraine war crimes forensic & US-ASEAN summit at the White House

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