UN Weekly Roundup: March 11-17, 2023

Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the United Nations perch. Will Ukraine-Russia grain deal continue? The package deal that facilitates the export of Ukrainian grain,…

20 Years Since Start of US War in Iraq

Sunday marks 20 years since US President George W. Bush ordered the invasion of Iraq. American forces remain in the country today, not as a foe — as was the case in 2003 — but now as a key partner. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb…

US Treasury Chief: Banking System Is Sound

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers on Thursday the U.S. banking system remains sound even though two regional banks failed in the last week. She told the Senate Finance Committee that Americans “can feel confident” their…