World Central Banks Under Fire as Cost of Living Surges

VOA — For weeks, governments and policymakers across the world have been suggesting the recent spikes in consumer and energy prices are transitory and rising inflation will ease, once pandemic-related chain-supply disruptions... Read more »

US Indicts 2 Iranian Hackers for Alleged Attempts to ‘Sow Discord’ in 2020 Election

VOA — The U.S. Justice Department announced the indictment Thursday of two Iranian nationals for “their involvement in a cyber-enabled campaign to intimidate and influence American voters, and otherwise undermine voter confidence... Read more »

White House: 10% of Kids Have Been Vaccinated in First 2 Weeks

VOA — WASHINGTON — The White House says about 10% of eligible kids aged 5 to 11 have received a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine since its approval for their age... Read more »

UN Urges International Vigilance as IS Khorasan Attacks Rise

VOA — UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations top diplomat in Afghanistan urged the international community on Wednesday to pay greater attention to the rise of the so-called Islamic State in Afghanistan,... Read more »

Pentagon: Iran Navy Flew Helicopter in ‘Unsafe’ Proximity to USS Essex

VOA — PENTAGON — An Iranian Navy helicopter flew within 23 meters of U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship while it was traveling in the Gulf of Oman last week, according to the... Read more »

Inflation Worries Endanger Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda

VOA — WASHINGTON — Rising inflation in the U.S. may be putting the brakes on Democrats’ effort to push President Joe Biden’s signature package of climate and social spending measures through Congress... Read more »

Panel Calls for Justice for Victims of 2019 Iranian Protest Crackdown

VOA — The Iran Atrocities Tribunal adjourned Sunday in London after hearing five days of testimony from more than 30 witnesses who alleged that Iranian authorities killed, tortured and abused thousands of... Read more »

White House Acknowledges Inflation Impact on US Consumers

VOA — WASHINGTON — The top White House economic adviser on Sunday acknowledged the pain for Americans of sharply rising consumer prices, saying that President Joe Biden remains open to the possibility... Read more »

Husband of Woman Detained in Iran Ends 21-day Hunger Strike

VOA — LONDON — The husband of a British-Iranian woman who has been detained for more than five years in Iran said Saturday that he is ending his hunger strike outside Britain’s... Read more »

Britain Denies Iran Threatened to Curtail Nuclear Talks if London Tribunal Continues

VOA — WASHINGTON — Britain is denying a report by human rights activists that Iran’s nuclear negotiator threatened to curtail his involvement in upcoming talks with world powers unless British officials shut... Read more »