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A backlog at ports around the world is causing shipping delays and price hikes for consumer goods. CNN's Tom Foreman reports how this is affecting everything from Chardonnay to bubble tea.

Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who housed thousands of refugees during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, is facing terror-related charges in Rwanda that could land him a life sentence. CNN's Zain Asher speaks with his daughter, Carine Kanimba, about his jail conditions.

Iran's newly elected president has reiterated support for the 2015 nuclear deal and promised to stabilize relations with Arab neighbors in the Gulf region. Henry Ridgwell reports on what the world can expect from President-elect Ebrahim Raisi.

Prime Minister Imran Khan faces criticism after blaming a rise in sexual violence in Pakistan on women wearing "very few clothes" during an interview with Axios.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading back to Europe, this time to Germany, France and Italy, to discuss a range of bilateral issues and attend meetings on Libya and combating the Islamic State terrorist group. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports from Washington.

Ilana Glazer stars as a woman who's thrilled to be pregnant, but suspects her doctor (Pierce Brosnan) has ulterior motives. David Daniel has a look.

John King breaks down the current status of the economy to prep-pandemic times in the US as states struggle to recover.

Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg led the charge against Hungary's anti-LGBT law on Tuesday as European affairs ministers from the 27 EU countries met to discuss the rule of law. In total, 13 member states out of 27 voiced their disapproval of the Hungarian law.

A video shows a hoverboard catch fire inside a Utah family's home. The family says they purchased the used hoverboard a few weeks ago and that the previous owner told them it was about a year old. Fire investigators were sent to the home and an investigation is underway.

Sanlam has conducted its 40th Benchmark Survey.

German stadiums will display rainbow colours during the country's match against Hungary at the European Championship on Wednesday after UEFA rejected host city Munich's plan to do the same. Clubs in Berlin, Wolfsburg, Augsburg, Frankfurt and Cologne said they would light up their venues during the final group game.

When COVID-19 hit, the world was not ready. The pandemic showed us major gaps in our preparation and ability to respond to the virus. Health experts say we will have another one. VOA's Carol Pearson reports that it doesn't have to be as bad as COVID-19.