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For Tibetan political leader, 'Middle Way' to autonomy is still core focus

The Buddhist idea of impermanence comforts Tibet's Sikyong Penpa Tsering

US charges Iranian Revolutionary Guard official in plot to kill VOA host

The allegations point to a failed plan to assassinate Iranian American Masih Alinejad, a journalist and critic of Iran's repression of women

World Uyghur Congress faces harassment ahead of general assembly

Harassment has ranged from hacked emails to threats of physical harm ahead of gathering that begins Thursday in Sarajevo

Newsrooms train reporters on safety ahead of US elections

With threats and attacks on journalists in the U.S. rising and the presidential election drawing close, media associations are training journalists in how to stay safe. Liam Scott and Cristina Caicedo Smit have the story, narrated by Caicedo Smit. (Camera and video edited by Cristina Caicedo Smit)

China, Myanmar tied for worst internet freedom: Freedom House

Digital freedom 14-year decline a worry as dozens of countries hold elections, say analysts

As US presidential vote looms, newsrooms focus on how to stay safe

With rising hostility and distrust in media, news groups focus on safety training for teams covering the US election

Taiwan's former President Tsai calls for release of publisher Jimmy Lai

Jimmy Lai has been jailed in Hong Kong for years on national security charges that are widely viewed as bogus

Ukrainian news outlet says it faces 'pressure' from Zelenskyy's office

The accusation comes as media watchdogs express concern about 'shrinking' press freedom in Ukraine amid its war with Russia

Burkina Faso suspends VOA broadcasts

This is the media outlet's second suspension in the country in one year

'A journey of death': How journalists have spent year covering Israel-Hamas war

The war marks the deadliest conflict on record for journalists, according to press freedom groups

A deadly year: How Israel-Hamas war affected media

The Hamas terror attack on Israel last October sparked a conflict that has become the deadliest in recent history for journalists and media workers. At least 116 of them – nearly all Palestinian -- have been killed. VOA speaks with reporters and media analysts about the situation.

Exiled media fight to keep Belarusian language alive

Hong Kongers mourn a city that is a shell of its former self

Like grieving over death of loved one, some Hong Kongers say they are grieving for loss of their city

US press freedom under unprecedented pressure, report finds

Journalists in the U.S. face a range of threats, including violence and legal challenges

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We bring you the story of President Biden’s final address in NY at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Plus, we report on the potential shifts in foreign policy and what they might look like after Americans vote in their presidential election this coming November.

Jimmy Lai’s son calls on US Congress to help free Hong Kong publisher

With pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai jailed in Hong Kong facing widely condemned charges, the journalist’s son and his international legal team are pushing the United States and other countries to help secure Lai’s immediate release. From Washington, Liam Scott has the story for VOA

Four women journalists to be honored with International Press Freedom Awards

U.S.-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to be honored alongside reporters from Guatemala, Palestine and Nigeria

Report details how China retaliates against people for engaging with UN

Threats to the international legal team representing publisher Jimmy Lai are among the cases highlighted in the annual UN report

How propaganda outlets cover — or ignore — aspects of US election

Narratives about failing democracy are harder to push after Tuesday’s debate, say experts

Top takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate

The candidates sparred on issues ranging from abortion to foreign policy