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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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The world reacts to Trump saying the U.S. will “own” Gaza - February 05, 2025

The world reacts to Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, China, and key European allies say they are opposed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza and permanently move Palestinians elsewhere in the Middle East. A look at Democratic opposition to Donald Trump in Congress. Plus, the discovery of an illegal tunnel connecting Mexico with the U.S.

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Trump says U.S. will “own” Gaza Strip - February 04, 2025

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will “own” Gaza during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ten people are dead in a rare mass shooting in Sweden. A look at the plight of refugees from the Sudanese civil war. Plus, the Trump administration has new plans for the naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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2 DAYS AGO

After talks, Trump pauses tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports - February 03, 2025

President Donld Trump has said he will “pause” tariffs on Mexico for one month as Mexico agrees to send troops to the border to stem the flow of drugs and migrants to the U.S. and Washington agrees to try to stop weapons from entering Mexico. In a decision welcomed by human rights groups, Uganda’s Supreme Court recently ruled that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. An update on the plane crash in Washington as recovery efforts in the Potomac River continue. Plus, a look at Elon Musk’s role in government and how it is affecting the U.S. Agency for International Development – a small yet critical government agency that provides assistance the world over.

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3 DAYS AGO

Trump imposes tariffs - February 02, 2025

President Donald Trump says Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. We talk to William Reinsch at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington this week. And the Grammys take place in Los Angeles.

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6 DAYS AGO

No survivors found after worst US air disaster in nearly a quarter-century - January 30, 2025

All passengers are feared dead after an American Airline jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members and a U.S. Army helicopter with three soldiers onboard collided midair late Wednesday. President Donald Trump is widely expected to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada as early as February 1 as part of a plan he says will boost the U.S. economy. Researchers at the University of Warwick are using a prototype headset to investigate the use of olfactory stimuli in a virtual racing game, allowing players to smell the burning rubber of car tires.

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JAN 30

Trump’s pick to lead Health and Human Services faced tough questions in the Senate - January 29, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions from senators at his confirmation hearing Wednesday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. has started a legal and political debate about the 14th Amendment and executive power. The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has formally recognized the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions.

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JAN 29

The U.N. warns of a humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo. - January 28, 2025

Fighting intensifies in and around Goma in eastern DRC. The U.N. warns of a pending humanitarian disaster as M23 rebels have claimed control of the city. As foreign aid spending is put on hold by the Trump administration, Ukrainian charities need to adapt. The U.S. and Colombia avoid a trade war. Plus, a look at Syria’s relationships with Israel and Jordan now that Assad is gone.

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JAN 28

Jordan, Egypt reject Trump’s call to resettle Palestinians - January 27, 2025

Authorities in Jordan and Egypt soundly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to resettle Palestinian refugees in their countries. However, analysts say Israeli officials hope his unconventional approach to foreign policy will get them the results they want on their top security priorities. The EU discusses putting more sanctions on Russia while removing them from Syria, and a Chinese startup has shocked the AI industry. A look at the new secretary of defense’s plans for the U.S. military. Plus, a look at the ongoing hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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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.