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Understanding the G20 and Expectations for the Upcoming Summit

Established in 1999, the group of 20 – also known as G20 – is an informal gathering between heads of state from 20 of the world’s largest economies. How do these summits work and what can we expect from the upcoming September meeting in India?

Even Outside of China, Many Uyghurs Find They Are Not Safe

Facing surveillance, internment and repression at home, thousands of China's Uyghur population have fled abroad. But even outside of China, many find that they are not safe. VOA examines how the Chinese government extends its reach and pursues political enemies far beyond its borders.

‘Barbie’ Movie Drawn Into Controversy Over Contested Region

Geopolitics may be the last thing on the minds of audiences lining up for the Barbie movie. But the blockbuster seems to have waded into an international controversy about one of the globe's most heavily contested regions, leading it to be banned in Vietnam and censored in the Philippines.

Wagner Group Leaves Trail of Destruction from Africa to Russia

Russian private military force known as the Wagner Group captured the world’s attention with its open mutiny and march on Moscow, averted at the last minute through a deal brokered by Belarus

World Refugee Day - Definitions

Every year, on June 20, we mark World Refugee Day, highlighting the plight of those who are either forced or choose to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution or just to seek a better future. But not all of them are classified as refugees. VOA looks at the distinctions.

World Refugee Day: The Crisis in Numbers

Here’s a look at some key facts about the current state of refugees in the world today

How China Operates Covert 'Police Precincts' Around the Globe

How do these outposts operate, what are the concerns, and what’s being done to stop them?

Hopes Dashed as Violence Engulfs Sudan

On April 15, Sudan’s capital turned into a battleground. But how did the country get to this point? VOA looks back at the critical years that led to the war between two top generals.

Beyond the Balloon: The Complicated History Behind US-China Relations

History reveals decades of strained diplomatic ties between the world's two largest economies. VOA looks back at more than 50 years of on-again, off-again relations.

Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs?

Last week, Mahsa Amini, 22, was arrested in Tehran by Iran's morality police, who enforce laws that require women to wear a hijab, dress modestly and keep makeup to a minimum

Where Does the British Monarchy’s Wealth Come From?

The British royal family is wealthy, but where does their money come from? Here, we break it down and explain some of the history.

Annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization Convenes

This week, leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will meet in Uzbekistan to discuss security, politics, economics and regional issues

What Is the UN General Assembly, Also Known as UNGA?

Every September, leaders from around the world come to the United Nations headquarters for the General Assembly’s annual debate. But what is the UNGA and what’s so important about the annual debate?

One Year Later: the Taliban's Unfulfilled Promises

When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan a year ago, they promised to be more inclusive. On the anniversary of their return to power, we look at which promises the Taliban have kept and which they have broken.

The History of the Taiwan-China Divide

China, views Taiwan as a break-away province and has vowed to one day retake it, while Taiwan’s leaders say it is sovereign, regardless of whether they officially declare independence. How did Taiwan reach this point?

Roe v. Wade Explained

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the decades-old Roe v. Wade decision, which said women have a constitutional right to have an abortion. Here’s a look at the case’s beginning.

After Roe v. Wade, What Happens Now?

How Did Russia’s Oligarchs Rise to Power?

How Did Russia’s Oligarchs Rise to Power?

Supreme Court Cases That Have Shaped American Life

Since the U.S. Supreme Court first assembled in 1790, it has ruled on tens of thousands of cases

Baby's Superpowered Scent Can Manipulate Parents' Moods, Researchers Find

Why would the smell of a baby's head calm men but rile women? It may be another example of how we're more animal than we like to think