International Edition - Voice of America

Dec 11 2024 250 ep. 25 mins 6.6k
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International Edition is VOA's premier global news podcast. Immerse yourself in the latest world events as we provide unparalleled insights through eye-witness accounts, correspondent reports, and expert analysis.

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VOA is in Damascus - December 11, 2024

Dec 11 2024 25 mins  
VOA is on the ground in Damascus as security and political concerns following the Assad regime’s fall still linger. Donald Trump has signaled a hands-off approach to Syria when he takes office, but how realistic is that? Russia is planning on using its hypersonic missile in Ukraine again and the International Court of Justice hears from island nations who say climate change is an

Geopolitical shakeup following Assad’s defeat in Syria - December 10, 2024

Dec 10 2024 25 mins  
The Kremlin was a key supporter of Bashar al-Assad in his government's brutal attempts to defeat rebels, and that memory may make it difficult for Moscow to regain its foothold in Syria. Meanwhile, a Turkish-backed Syrian militia is moving against Kurdish forces in Syria. The corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back on in Israel. A look at the woman nominated t

Syria struggles with what's next - December 09, 2024

Dec 09 2024 25 mins  
A multifaceted look at Syria, the day after Bashar Assad fled to Russia. Rebels are celebrating in Damascus; politicians are eager in Istanbul, and the U.S. readies for many possibilities. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks of diplomacy, and BRICS countries are thinking about a new currency to replace the dollar. Plus, it’s the end of an era for Taylor Swift.

Bashar Assad is out. - December 08, 2024

Dec 08 2024 24 mins  
Bashar Assad the longtime, iron-fisted ruler of Syria, has fled the country as rebels capture Damascus. The civil war lasted nearly 14 years, but what comes next is still uncertain. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. A look at trade tariffs: who benefits and who loses? Plus, the latest fr

Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide - December 05, 2024

Dec 05 2024 25 mins  
A new report by rights group Amnesty International says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Widespread protests in Tbilisi as Georgia’s ruling party withdraws its EU bid; in neighboring Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on Georgian leaders, saying they are surrendering Georgia to Russia. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels’ victories

South Korean president faces impeachment - December 04, 2024

Dec 04 2024 25 mins  
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, faces impeachment after declaring martial law on Tuesday in an effort quell political opposition. Ukrainian diplomats are traveling the globe, trying to secure support before president-elect Donald Trump takes office. Namibia has elected its first woman president, and in the U.S., President Joe Biden faces political fallout for pardoning

Chaos in South Korea - December 03, 2024

Dec 03 2024 25 mins  
South Korea’s president declares martial law, then rescinds the order. U.S. President Joe Biden is in Angola for what’s being described as the beginning of a new relationship with the continent. The success of Syrian rebels may be an opportunity for Turkey. Los Angeles is home to many undocumented migrants, and a new “sanctuary city” policy. Plus, Ukrainians are preparing f

Syrian rebels continue to fight in Aleppo - December 02, 2024

Dec 02 2024 24 mins  
In the largest escalation in the Syrian civil war in years, Syrian rebels have taken considerable ground, including most of Aleppo. The exiled Russian opposition is looking to organize a common strategy while waiting for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to fulfill his campaign promises to end Russian President Vladimir Putin's war with Ukraine. German chancellor Olaf Scholz visits

U.S. President Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter - December 01, 2024

Dec 01 2024 25 mins  
U.S. President Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter. Iran is likely to be high on the foreign policy agenda of the incoming Trump administration. Protesters rallied in Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday.

Ukraine’s critical infrastructure damaged by latest Russian strikes - November 28, 2024

Nov 28 2024 25 mins  
Ukraine's Interior Ministry said infrastructure facilities were damaged in nine regions across the country after Russia's latest attack. Cryptocurrency investors have big hopes for the approaching presidency of Donald Trump, who campaigned this year as a champion of digital currencies. Australia approved on Thursday a ban on social media for children younger than 16 after an emotio