Headlines
  • In southern Lebanon, the Israeli army claims to have killed two Hezbollah members..
  • On Wednesday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • According to US President Donald Trump, the United States is extending the cease-fire with Iran until Iran submits a proposal and talks conclude.
  • It has been decided to postpone Vice President JD Vance's trip to Islamabad for talks.
  • Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, hailed US President Donald Trump for accepting his country's request to extend the ceasefire.
  • US President Donald Trump said Iranian ports would remain blocked until Tehran presents a "unified proposal."
  • For the first time since a 10-day truce went into effect on Friday, the Iran-backed Hezbollah claimed to have fired rockets and drones at Israeli forces on Tuesday "in response to the blatant and documented violations" by Israel.

Month: February 2019

February 9, 2019

Life of a Dog Walker

A unique job where everyone is having a doggone time. Literally

Thousands Displaced as SDF Advances on...

Kurdish officials say more than 23,000 civilians from eastern Deir el-Zour governorate have been displaced as the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces fight Islamic State in its last Syrian bastion

February 8, 2019

Villagers From Myanmar’s Chin State Escape...

Chin state authorities have warned local residents in Matupi township, north of Paletwa, to stay away from military camps and refrain from hunting with guns during the night and early morning

UNHCR Helps Greek Government Move Thousands...

Lesvos and Samos have been given priority for the so-called decongestion operation over other islands as the RICs of Moria and Vathy are in desperate straits. More than half of all transfers have taken place from Moria

Who Controls What in Syria?

Controlling Areas by Various Groups in Syria

Hundreds Demand Strong Action Against Sexual...

Hundreds of people protested outside of police headquarters in Kosovo’s capital, Pristina, demanding strong action against sexual abuse

Guaido Calls for Support for Venezuela’s...

The United States has accused Venezuela’s former strongman Nicolas Maduro of blocking humanitarian aid to his desperately needy people. VOA’s Zlatica Hoke reports that while many call for Maduro to leave, he still enjoys the support of Cuba and Russia

February 7, 2019

CAR Peace Agreement in Bangui

Representatives of 14 armed groups active in the Central African Republic (CAR) arrived from Khartoum to finalize the signing of the peace agreement which was reached on Saturday after two weeks of negotiations

Report: Kenya’s Stringent Laws Limit Access...

For the last 30 years, the Marie Stopes organization has provided a wide range of maternal health services including family planning, safe abortion and post-abortion care in Kenya

‘Cursed Be The Foes!’: Witches Cast...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting some paranormal support from a coven of Moscow witches looking to cash in on his popularity

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