Biden chose Wilmington, where he resides, for a summit of leaders from Australia, India and Japan — the last of his presidency after he dropped out of the 2024 election
He’ll be demoted, lose pay and get a dishonorable discharge
Japan's ruling party will hold a leadership vote next week to choose the country’s next prime minister. While the outcome is uncertain, Japan's foreign policy is expected to remain steady. VOA's Bill Gallo reports from Tokyo on the challenges ahead. Camera: Ken Watanabe, Gallo
Taiwan has carried out 35 executions since a moratorium on capital punishment was lifted in 2010, with the latest occurring in April 2020
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index soared 1.5% to close at 37,723.91
It had banned it over 2023 release of water from disabled Fukushima nuclear plant
No severe damage or casualties have been reported
Beijing seeks a deal with Brussels to avoid steep tariffs on imported electric vehicles
The move targets five groups and one person who supported payment schemes
North Korea is extending its run of weapons displays as confrontations with the U.S. and South Korea escalate
People from across the globe are convening on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City for Climate Week. On the agenda: the environmental impact of seabed mining. The discussion comes as tech companies seek ways to fuel the green revolution while minimizing environmental impacts.
Taliban officials in the northeastern province of Badakhshan announced the completion of a road connecting Afghanistan to China this year. But experts doubt the road will become a trading route because it needs more work, and China still has security concerns. VOA’s Afghan Service has the story.
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