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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

Explainer: What Is Bitcoin Mining? 

For many, grasping the concept behind cryptocurrencies is difficult enough. But let's try to take a closer look into how they work. Matt Dibble explains.

Who is Buying Russia's Oil?

So far, Russia's oil exports have not slowed down a bit from the war in Ukraine and international sanctions. And high oil prices mean Moscow is raking in money. That's one reason Europe is considering a Russian oil ban: Current sanctions are not hurting Moscow enough.

Impact of Russia's Invasion on Ukraine's Farming Capacity

Ukrainian officials say farmland used for planting spring crops could more than halved this year because of the war.

Why Is Afghanistan’s Economy Collapsing?

A UN report recently warned 97% of Afghanistan’s population could sink below the poverty line.

Iftar Is More Expensive Everywhere This Year. Here's Why.

When Muslims break their fast this Ramadan, they probably pay more than last year. Some reasons are the same everywhere. Shockwaves from the war in Ukraine, for one. But in economics, there's rarely just one reason for anything. Here's what's raising the cost of iftar dishes in five countries.

How Audiences in Authoritarian Countries Can Bypass Censorship

Russia is clamping down on news and the internet. Overseas media organizations and activists are finding new ways in.

Video Explainer: How Could Russians Accused of War Crimes in Ukraine Face Prosecution?

VOA looks at how war crimes charges could potentially be applied to Russian soldiers in Ukraine and to Russia's leadership itself.

Visual Explainer: Russia Sanctions

Russia is facing economic sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine from dozens of countries; here is a look at the efficacy of similar punitive measures applied to various countries in the past.

Video Explainer: Ukraine – How it Ends

A look at four ways the war in Ukraine could end.

The Global Economic Impact of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has not only created one of the world’s most tragic humanitarian crises but resulted in economic devastation that will reverberate far beyond Ukraine’s borders.

The Impact of the Russian Invasion on Food Prices Around the World

What Russia’s war in Ukraine means for food prices around the world

Key Events in Ukraine from Independence to Russia's Invasion

Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine has gradually aligned itself more with Western countries. Russia views that shift as a security threat. Here's a look at major events that led to Russia's February invasion of its neighbor.