Arash Arabasadi

No media source currently available Rescue and recovery efforts continue in the southeastern United States following the recent landfall of Hurricane Helene.

Israel’s prime minister is urging U.N. peacekeeping forces to leave war-torn parts of Lebanon as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah. His comments came after news that recent Israeli strikes injured five U.N. peacekeepers. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has this story.

The former Soviet republic of Georgia’s ruling party is claiming victory following Saturday’s parliamentary elections. Opposition groups call the election rigged, as polls show that most Georgians say they want closer ties to the European Union, not Moscow. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has this story.

Spain’s government reports more than 200 dead and dozens still missing following the deadliest flash floods in that country’s modern history. Locals say they feel abandoned by their government. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

No media source currently available Qatar pauses cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas citing unwillingness and unseriousness from the warring parties.

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Israel continues its airstrike campaign on Lebanon in what Israel says are ongoing operations against Hezbollah. This, as Hezbollah launches more rocket attacks into Israel. VOA's Arash Arabasadi has this story.

No media source currently available The FBI is offering a 50-thousand-dollar reward for information that leads to the arrest of the assassin of a health-care CEO in New York City.

No media source currently available Israel launched dozens more airstrikes into neighboring Syria over the weekend, claiming ongoing threats to its security.

President Joe Biden visits New Orleans on Monday in the wake of a deadly New Year's Day terrorist attack. The FBI is investigating and says the assailant was inspired by Islamic State. VOA's Arash Arabasadi has the story.