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One of the hottest food trends of the year in the U.S. is the ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines. VOA’s Chris Casquejo looks at the emergence of this colorful tuber.
A year after U.S. President Joe Biden first launched what's known as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, negotiations have yielded what Washington is calling a landmark agreement. VOA’s Chris Casquejo reports.
Myanmar pardons more than 2,000 political prisoners. Japan and South Korea hold first bilateral finance ministers meeting in 7 years. US President Biden says commitment to Philippines is ironclad during meeting with Marcos. Leshan Giant Buddha draws crowds for May Day holiday.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talk on phone. Islamic State terror group cell leader killed. US and South Korea declare enhanced partnership to deter North Korea. South Korean President Yoon ends White House visit on a high note.
US takes steps to protect marine life in the Pacific Remote Islands. US says Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meeting won't bring end to war in Ukraine. US lawmakers question TikTok's CEO. Tokyo celebrates Japan's World Baseball Classic title.