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

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

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

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 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?

Experts say Russia is sending mixed signals, continuing to pound Ukrainian cities as peace talks continue in Istanbul. Ukrainian officials say the two delegations have discussed the terms of a possible ceasefire, along with international security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange for Kyiv pledging neutrality. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Russia-Ukraine hold peace talks

The 2022 Beijing Olympics kick off on Friday. But even before the opening ceremony, these Games faced some hurdles, whether it’s political opposition to China’s human rights record or challenges due to COVID facing the athletes taking part. VOA’s Penelope Poulou has more

WION-VOA CO-Production: 2022 Beijing Winter Games dubbed as 'Genocide Olympics'

China is watching with interest as Russia and the West face off over Ukraine. Beijing is engaged in its own territorial disputes and has offered political support for Moscow. But as Henry Ridgwell reports for Voice of America, China has also invested billions of dollars in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, which could be at risk in the event of any conflict.

WION-VOA CO-Production: Are Chinese investments in Ukraine be at risk?

US President Joe Biden's Summit for Democracy had made a lot of promises. It hoped to shine a spotlight on the importance of election integrity. It also hoped to counter authoritarian regimes, but did it achieve the same?

WION-VOA Co-Production: US President Joe Biden hosts 2-day virtual Democracy Summit

Amid growing concerns over the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, the Biden administration is supporting efforts by the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish a new international agreement on future pandemic preparedness and response— the so-called pandemic treaty. But as VOA’s White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports, public health experts are pessimistic of the outcome.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US to support WHO's new accord on future pandemic

Facebook is in the sights of US lawmakers once again. A recent Wall Street Journal report cites internal knowledge of its harmful effects and the company's reticence to act. A whistleblower, a former Facebook employee, came out in public this week to testify against the social media company, only adding to the scrutiny.

Facebook algorithms promote falsehood faster than truth: Frances Haugen

Afghanistan is witnessing violence like never before. The Taliban is making bold territorial gains compromising Afghans' faith in their government. Recently, the terror group admitted to the cold-blooded murder of Afghanistan's most popular comedian. All peace negotiations have failed to achieve any goal. WION tells you what impact the situation in Afghanistan is having on its people.

Afghan women fear they will lose hard won rights after Taliban's return

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Saturday committed to work on a humane strategy to regional migration by addressing its root causes in Central America and southern Mexico.

Joe Biden promises to reverse Trump's immigration policies