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

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

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

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

U.S. voters are weighing in on heavy issues this election. Absentee voting started weeks ago and concludes in person on November 8. From inflation to abortion rights, to border security and crime, concerns about the country’s direction will motivate voters to either keep Democrats in power or give Republicans a chance to control both the U.S. Senate and House. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more from the voters.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Countdown to US Midterm Elections

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

President Joe Biden is pushing back against low approval ratings by touting a measure that he says will help the U.S. create jobs and fight inflation. The CHIPS and Science Act also aims to boost U.S. competitiveness against China by allocating billions of dollars toward domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research. VOA's White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US passes new CHIPS and Science Act

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, visited the mass graves in Bucha, Ukraine and declared Ukraine as a crime scene. For more on this, we're joined by VOA’s Cindy Saine. The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia are causing even more stress in an already strained global supply chain brought on by the pandemic. To see what this means for consumers and their wallets around the world, we're joined by VOA’s Elizabeth Lee.

WION-VOA Co-Production: ICC declares Ukraine as a crime scene | Food prices soar to record high

NATO and the US secretary of state announced military aid to Ukraine and said more weapons are on their way to Ukraine. For more analysis and information, we're joined by VOA's correspondent Jessica Stone.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US announces military aid to Ukraine | Covid surge alarms the World

US President Joe Biden urged people to not panic as he announced an updated three-pronged plan to fight an expected rise in COVID-19 cases after the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant. He also pleaded with the millions of unvaccinated Americans to get their shots. VOA’s Anita Powell reports from the White House.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Biden announces 3-prolonged plan as Omicron drives COVID-19 spike

According to experts, inflation, supply chain crisis, and pandemic will impact the shoppers and retailers during the holiday period in the United States. This special broadcast of WION-VOA tells you about the impact of inflation on American shoppers and businesses.

Experts: Supply chain issues and online sales to impact retail in US

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