WorldVoice of America Chinese Radio (August 18, 2026)

Trump confirmed that the United States maintains an informal channel of contact with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and urged the Iranian regime to “surrender.” US envoy Jared Kushner met Israel’s prime minister and president. The Taliban marked five years since returning to power, while the State Department said it had not improved stability. Indian students protested in New Delhi over a retest decision by the federal exam board.