Battles Erupt Over Banning LGBTQ Topics From US Classrooms

VOA — Does a teacher’s ability to mention sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom pose a threat to primary school students or further a well-rounded, inclusive educational experience? Americans are... Read more »

Germany’s Scholz Says Now is ‘Moment of Truth’ for Iran Deal

VOA — MUNICH — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Saturday that “now is the moment of truth” to determine whether Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers can be salvaged, and the... Read more »

BBC Calls Out Iran for Escalation in Threats to Staff

VOA — Iran has ramped up its threats and harassment of journalists working for the BBC’s Persian language service and their families, the British broadcaster says. In a complaint filed with the... Read more »

Iran Supreme Leader Urges Nuclear Energy Progress Amid Talks

VOA — TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran’s supreme leader vowed Thursday that his country would ramp up development of its civilian nuclear program, as major world powers continued delicate talks in Vienna to... Read more »

France: Decision on Iran Nuclear Deal Days Away; Ball in Tehran’s Court

France on Wednesday said a decision on salvaging Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers was just days away and that it was now up to Tehran to make the political choice.... Read more »

Foreign Minister Says Iran Eager to Revive Nuclear Deal if Interests Secured

VOA — Iran is “in a hurry” to strike a new nuclear accord as long as its national interests are protected, its foreign minister said on Monday as Tehran and the United... Read more »

Asian Americans Ask How to End the Hate

VOA — LOS ANGELES — Another surge in hate crimes and incidents aimed at Asian Americans, ranging from verbal harassment to violent assaults, has that community searching for ways to stop it.... Read more »

Biden Keeping Half of Afghanistan’s $7B in Assets for 9/11 Victims

VOA — WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday allowing approximately half of the $7 billion in frozen assets from Afghanistan's central bank to be reserved for... Read more »

US Plans Half Million EV Charging Stations Along Highways

VOA — WASHINGTON — Several senior members of President Joe Biden’s administration led the charge Thursday for a significant practical expansion of the nationwide use of electric vehicles.The federal government is “teaming... Read more »

US Says Iran Talks Are at Urgent Point, Few Weeks Left to Complete Deal

VOA — WASHINGTON — The White House publicly pressured Iran on Wednesday to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement quickly, saying it will be impossible to return to the accord if a... Read more »