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The agreement between the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, and the interim president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was welcomed by the Kurds and their political parties, including the Kurdish National Council in Syria. The Alawite community, which came under heavy attack a few days ago, also welcomed the agreement, hoping that it will stop sectarian killings in Syria. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

Stray bits of sunlight will make moon appear coppery red

 US President Trump paints his aggressive efforts to raise tariffs and slash the federal workforce as necessary for an economic rebuild

Case has become flashpoint of administration's pledge to deport some pro-Palestinian college activists

It's the oldest known early human partial skull found in western Europe

Bolstered by Trump, Moscow welcomes negotiations while touting its strong footing and denying any concessions

Following the meeting in Riyadh in which Washington and Kyiv repaired their diplomatic relationship and agreed to terms for a potential ceasefire, all eyes are on Moscow for a response; but who would benefit more from a halt in the fighting? The latest on trade tariffs plus an update from Syria following last week’s massacre. Plus, the American military needs more boats to fulfill its missions.

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza speak about the hardship they endured during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. Some credit U.S. President Donald Trump for winning their freedom. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.

WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration's top hostage envoy, and comes amid a continued U.S. government push to bring home American citizens jailed in foreign...

Concerns about a critical hydraulic system arose less than four hours before the Falcon rocket's planned evening liftoff

Police deploy water cannons, tear gas, and pellets against stone-throwing protesters

Foiled attacks in Morocco, Spain highlight Islamic State's widening reach, analysts say

Order comes after Washington asked Putin to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine, and after Russian forces retook a swath of territory in Kursk

2015 nuclear deal will expire in October

China’s Commerce Ministry reportedly held talks with Walmart on Tuesday after the U.S. retail giant had requested a 10% price cut from its Chinese suppliers to offset U.S. tariff costs, state media CCTV said. The report added that the ministry is believed to have expressed concern over Walmart’s “unfair” practice, which it believes may create the risk of supply chain disruption and harm the interests of Chinese and American companies and American consumers.” Click here for the full story in...

As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the European Union is also reaching out to the region. Having adopted a new strategy for Central Asia in 2019, the bloc appears to be making renewed efforts to implement it. EU Commissioner for External Relations Jozef Sikela has begun a tour of the region ahead of an EU-Central Asia summit in Uzbekistan in April. Click here for the full story in Uzbek.

An innovative solution to remotely power devices using natural biological processes could help farmers get the most from their fields. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh has more.

Security analysts welcome the move but remain skeptical about the effectiveness of the force