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August 15, 2024

FREEDOM STAGE | Episode 3 – Sooma Aslami, Women Rights Activist from Afghanistan

Imagine you've worked tirelessly to achieve a good lifestyle and secure a fortune, only to face an unexpected event that forces you to leave everything behind and flee your country to escape oppressive rule. It may sound unrealistic, but

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

FREEDOM STAGE | Episode 2 – Simon Lee, Freedom Activist from Hong Kong

At the “Freedom Stage” program by the World Anti-Extremism Network, we engage with individuals who have firsthand experience with extremism and authoritarianism and those with innovative ideas to combat these global issues. In our second episode, we are honored

June 15, 2024June 15, 2024

FREEDOM STAGE | Interview with Eunhee Park, North Korean Escapee and Freedom Advocate

At the “Freedom Stage” program of the World Anti Extremism Network, we interview individuals who have experienced extremism and authoritarianism firsthand, as well as those who have ideas on how to counter these issues globally. In this episode of

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Somali forces kill 50 militants…

Somali forces kill 50 militants in airstrikes after ending hotel siege

WASHINGTON — Security forces in Somalia say they killed all six Read more

Racked by violence, Haiti faces…

Racked by violence, Haiti faces 'humanitarian catastrophe,' aid group says

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — Haiti is facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" as it Read more

Islamic State in retreat after…

Islamic State in retreat after offensive in Somalia's Puntland

WASHINGTON — One month ago, on the morning of Feb. 4, Read more

US issues new Houthi-related sanctions

US issues new Houthi-related sanctions

WASHINGTON — The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on seven Read more

Pakistan confirms 5 soldiers, 13…

Pakistan confirms 5 soldiers, 13 civilians killed in twin suicide bombings targeting military compound

ISLAMABAD — Five soldiers and at least 13 civilians, including Read more

Trump administration again labels Houthis…

Trump administration again labels Houthis 'terrorist organization'

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Tuesday reinstated the "foreign Read more

Israel's military prepares to defend…

Israel's military prepares to defend Druze community near Damascus

JERUSALEM — Israel's defense ministry said Saturday the military has been Read more

US says it killed military…

US says it killed military leader of Syrian Al-Qaida affiliate

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army said Saturday it had killed a Read more

At least 11 dead in…

At least 11 dead in DRC after blasts at M23 rally, rebels say

BUKAVU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — At least 11 people were Read more

Nigeria's counterterrorism center warns of…

Nigeria's counterterrorism center warns of threats, launches review of strategy

ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria's National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) warns that Read more

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Author says ban on her…

Author says ban on her book reflects Taliban's repression of women

WASHINGTON — When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis Read more

VOA Persian: Iranian American journalist…

VOA Persian: Iranian American journalist ends hunger strike

Reza Valizadeh, a dual-citizen Iranian American journalist imprisoned in Iran, Read more

Publisher Zamora reimprisoned in Guatemala…

Publisher Zamora reimprisoned in Guatemala in move lawyer calls ‘inhumane’

washington — A Guatemalan judge ordered prominent journalist Jose Ruben Zamora Read more

Advocates for jailed publisher Lai…

Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration

WASHINGTON — The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this Read more

Zimbabwe journalist still in custody…

Zimbabwe journalist still in custody after case adjourned

A High Court judge in Zimbabwe on Wednesday adjourned the Read more

‘I was there to try…

‘I was there to try to kill the journalist,’ gunman tells New York court

A self-described member of a Russian organized crime group told Read more

Trial to begin in New…

Trial to begin in New York for men accused of planning assassination of VOA host

More than two years have passed since police stopped a Read more

Lawsuit in US offers hope…

Lawsuit in US offers hope of justice for brother of journalist killed in El Salvador war

Gert Kuiper was in a bar in Madrid when a Read more

Across Pacific, new-found freedoms face…

Across Pacific, new-found freedoms face legal, economic obstacles

Across Pacific Island nations, journalists are pushing back on draconian Read more

California rolls back social media…

California rolls back social media law

In a win for Elon Musk's X corporation, the U.S. Read more

Suspected stray bullet from military…

Suspected stray bullet from military drill hits girl at playground

South Korea's military has since halted all shooting drills involving Read more

Air strike hit Kabul rehab…

Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan Read more

What have US allies and…

What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?

US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Read more

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could…

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 Read more

Australia shock jock Kyle Sandilands…

Australia shock jock Kyle Sandilands sacked and top-rating show cancelled

It comes after an on-air spat between Sandilands and his Read more

Kerr winner sends Australia into…

Kerr winner sends Australia into Asian Cup final

Captain Sam Kerr scores the winner as Australia beat China Read more

Family of alleged Bondi gunmen…

Family of alleged Bondi gunmen have received death threats, court hears

Naveed Akram is seeking a court order to suppress his Read more

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off…

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken Read more

India's outsourcing industry is worth…

India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI?

Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI Read more

Trump seeks to delay meeting…

Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the Read more

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