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Top Stories

  1. US, China Hold High-Level Talks Amid Rising Tensions: The United States and China have held high-level talks in Washington, amid rising tensions over trade, security, and human rights. The talks were led by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng.
  2. Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine: Fighting has intensified in eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian government forces for years. The conflict has killed over 13,000 people and displaced millions.
  3. COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 300 Million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that global cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 300 million, with over 4.5 million deaths. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on economies and societies worldwide.

Regional News

  1. India's COVID-19 Crisis Worsens as Hospitals Run Out of Oxygen: India's COVID-19 crisis has worsened, with hospitals running out of oxygen and patients dying due to lack of medical supplies. The country has reported over 200,000 new cases in the past 24 hours.
  2. North Korea Reports First COVID-19 Case: North Korea has reported its first case of COVID-19, according to state media. The country has been one of the few countries to claim it has not had any cases of the virus.
  3. South Africa's President Tests Positive for COVID-19: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his office. The president is self-isolating and will continue to work remotely.

Business and Economy

  1. US Inflation Hits 13-Year High: The US inflation rate has hit a 13-year high, driven by rising prices for food, housing, and transportation. The inflation rate has increased by 2.6% over the past year.
  2. Global Economy Faces Uncertainty Amid Rising Tensions: The global economy is facing uncertainty amid rising tensions between major powers, including the US and China. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is at risk of a slowdown.
  3. Tesla's Stock Price Surges Amid Earnings Beat: Tesla's stock price has surged after the company reported a surprise profit in its latest earnings report. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations.

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: Kansas City Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship Game: The Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship game after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the NFL playoffs.
  2. NBA: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James Sets New Record: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James has set a new record for most career points in the NBA, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Voice of America. You can visit the VOA website for more news and updates.