Arash Arabasadi

Afghans Worry for the Future as US Troops Withdraw

20 years after freeing Afghanistan from the grip of the Taliban, U.S. and NATO troops are leaving. For a generation of Afghans who grew up during that time, the future is worrisome. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi explains.

Lab-grown Mosquitoes Capable of Fighting Viral Infection

A report published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows the potentially lifesaving results of lab-grown mosquitos.

Mariners Learn How Not to Get Stuck in the Suez Canal

In March, one of the world’s biggest container ships became stuck in the Egypt’s Suez Canal, creating a commercial logjam and spikes in the cost of oil.

Annual Award Recognizes Courageous Women

International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and highlights issues of women’s rights. To mark the occasion Monday, the U.S. State Department presented the International Women of Courage Award.

10 Indonesian Orangutans Set Free

Orangutans are a critically endangered species and the coronavirus pandemic halted efforts to protect and increase their population. But as VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports, rescue efforts in Indonesia are back under way.

NASA Rover’s Mission and Tricky Landing

NASA and the United States have successfully landed the Perseverance on Mars after the rover left the company of spacecrafts from the UAE and China in orbit.

Myanmar Military Cracks Down on Protests Against Coup

People across Myanmar continued protesting a military coup and called for the release of the country’s de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Protest Continue in Myanmar Following Coup

Tens of thousands of people in Myanmar continue to protest a military coup and to demand the release of the country’s democratically elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. Amid escalating confrontations, police have warned they may resort to live ammunition rounds.

Tens of Thousands Take to the Streets in Myanmar Following Coup

Tens of thousands of people in Myanmar took to the streets over the weekend to protest a military coup and call for the release of the country’s democratically elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Military Takeover in Myanmar; Civilian Leaders Jailed

Myanmar’s military took control of the country Monday just hours after detaining civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi. The military cited a lack of action on its voter fraud claims in recent elections.

Brazilian Beachgoers Ignore Warnings of COVID-19

Latest US Police Shooting Renews Calls for Police Reform

Demonstrations against racial injustice continued this past week after the police shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Republicans Begin Convention With Live and Virtual Events

Party delegates start Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will likely officially nominate President Donald Trump as their candidate in November’s national election to decide who controls the White House.

Mostly Virtual Democratic Convention Kicks Off Monday

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, looks to make it official this week when he formally accepts his party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Biden made history last week by naming California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate.

Lawmakers Confront Climb in Coronavirus Cases

Coronavirus infections are continuing to surge in the United States.

Gaming Tech Goes Viral Giving Users Edge Against Coronavirus

A Chinese company has adopted a technology called augmented reality to help fight a viral pandemic with thermal glasses that show what our eyes can’t see.

Modern Technology Packs, Flies, Delivers Online Purchases

Refugees in Alabama Become Backbone of Fishing Industry, Community