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: September 2019
Global Military Spending on the Rise
Today (September 11) the nation remembers the lives lost in the deadliest terror attack on American soil. The President, Vice President and others are attending ceremonies to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed when al-Qaida terrorists highjacked four planes, ramming two into the World Trade Center buildings in New York and one into the Pentagon
Morocco: Hajar Raissouni, New Victim of...
The trial of Hajar Raissouni , a reporter for the Arabic-language daily Akhbar Alyaoum , one of the last independent newspapers in Morocco, opened on Monday (September 9th) before the Rabat court of first instance. Arrested for illegal abortion on August 30 and kept in detention since then, the journalist denounces “fabricated accusations” and a “political affair”, related in particular to his recent articles on detainees of the social movement of “Hirak”
Uyghur Teacher Dies While Presumed Detained...
Mass incarcerations in the XUAR, as well as other policies seen to violate the rights of Uyghurs and other Muslims, have led to increasing calls by the international community to hold Beijing accountable for its actions in the region
Mix and Match
Malawi has crowned Ms. and Mr. Albinism during the country’s first ever beauty pageant for albinos, held in the capital Lilongwe…The concept car shows in Los Angeles are a showcase for style and technology. But most of the cars will likely never be sold to customers
Mixed Views of Zimbabwe’s Mugabe in...
As Zimbabwe prepares for a state funeral for Robert Mugabe, who died last week in Singapore, opinions of the former leader are mixed in the country he ruled with an iron hand for 37 years
Human Rights Situation Continues to Effect...
The High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet said that since the presentation of her report to the Council on 5 July, “the human rights situation has continued to affect millions of people in Venezuela, with clear destabilizing impacts in the region.”
Bangladesh Takes Steps to Control Movements...
Several repatriation attempts by Myanmar and Bangladesh governments have failed. The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, said that none of those interviewed among the 3,450 people cleared for repatriation in the most recent attempt were willing to go back to Myanmar because they were concerned over their security
Thousands Of Shi’ite Muslims Attend Procession...
Thousands of Shi’ite Muslims attended a procession in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on the eve of the holiday of Ashura. People dressed in black flagellated themselves as they mourned the 7th century martyrdom of the Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, and members of his family
Child Free by Choice
The birth rate in the US is higher than in many wealthy nations but it is declining; in 2018, the number of births reached a 32 year low. Americans are marrying later and having fewer children in general, and some are consciously choosing to lead a childfree life. Here is one couple enjoying a life without kids
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