USAGM Reviewing Foreign Journalist Visas

VOA — Some 76 foreign journalists working for the Voice of America in Washington are facing the possibility that their visas, many of which expire this month, may not be renewed. A... Read more »

Record Number of Daily Coronavirus Cases Overwhelms US Hospitals

VOA — The U.S. reported more than 64,000 cases of the coronavirus Thursday, a record high number, overwhelming intensive care units in hospitals in the country’s hard-hit West and South, including Arizona,... Read more »

US Supreme Court rules half of Oklahoma is Native American land

BBC — The US Supreme Court has ruled about half of Oklahoma belongs to Native Americans, in a landmark case that also quashed a child rape conviction. The justices decided 5-4 that... Read more »

Iran Says Virus Deaths Cross 12,000

VOA — ran said on Wednesday that its deaths from the novel coronavirus had surpassed 12,000, with authorities considering reimposing restrictive measures in Tehran to contain a resurgence of the disease.    It came... Read more »

US Officials Warn Americans Against Using TikTok

VOA — STATE DEPARTMENT – U.S. officials and lawmakers are warning Americans against using Tiktok, a popular video-sharing application owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance, citing privacy and security concerns. U.S. Secretary... Read more »

IRNA: Explosion Near Iran’s Capital Kills 2, Damages Factory

VOA — DUBAI – Two people were killed in an explosion at a factory in the south of Tehran, state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday, in the latest in a series... Read more »

FBI director: China is ‘greatest threat’ to US

BBC — DUBAI – Two people were killed in an explosion at a factory in the south of Tehran, state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday, in the latest in a series... Read more »

Children Among Dozens Killed, Hurt in Holiday Gun Violence

VOA — Gunfire left dozens of Americans dead or wounded this Fourth of July weekend as they celebrated the holiday or just enjoyed the time off. In Chicago, 17 people were shot... Read more »

Saudi Arabia: Hajj cancellation spells frustration and empty pockets

DW — The effective cancellation of this year’s hajj pilgrimage due to COVID-19 has sparked grief among pilgrims, upending lifelong dreams. But it is also a blow to Saudis dependent on the... Read more »

Fire at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility Caused Significant Damage, Spokesman Says

VOA — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – A fire that broke out at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility Thursday has caused significant damage that could slow the development of advanced centrifuges, an Iranian... Read more »