Headlines
  • Iran "does not trust America," according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who states that the United States must remove all economic pressure, threats, and sanctions before engaging in any negotiations.
  • After a report of an incident involving a tanker and unidentified military forces off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center issued an advisory on Tuesday.
  • In response to growing attacks in Yemen by Houthi rebels backed by Iran, the British Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will "provide additional defensive military support" to Saudi Arabia.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, claims to be "committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime" and to have "discussed this with Trump numerous times, including the day before yesterday."
  • In a post to X on Tuesday morning, Saudi military spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki stated that Saudi forces had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh, the country's capital.
  • Nigeria's first known case of Ebola during the current outbreak was confirmed by the country's Health Ministry on Tuesday.
  • More than 150 people have been killed by a drone hit in a crowded market in the disputed province of Abyei.

Year: 2019

November 29, 2019

Fake Uniforms For Sale At Kabul...

Fake uniforms and military accessories are being bought and sold at markets in the Afghan capital, Kabul. It’s feared some such uniforms are being used by criminals and terrorists in Afghanistan to infiltrate targets

November 28, 2019

Armenians Debate Emigration, Indian Immigrants

Data from the National Statistics Service in fact show that the balance between people who left Armenia and those who entered did in fact decrease by 88.6 percent over the period Pashinyan identified

Rebuilding One Year After Hellish Fire...

It’s been a year since the deadliest fire in California history destroyed 90% of the town of Paradise, killing 85 people. Much of the burned debris has been removed and empty lots remain. Most of the fire survivors are scattered, living in other towns and cities. But there are a few who have moved back to Paradise, and dream of a day when the town is vibrant again

Trafficking of Myanmar College Student Sparks...

The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) will conduct a team field visit led by member Myint Kyi to Pyapon township on Dec. 2-4, to investigate reported forced labor and human rights violations in the local fishing industry

Northern Iraq Sees Surge of IS...

Islamic State militants have increased their activity in some northern Iraqi provinces. Local residents say IS recently kidnapped and threatened to kill civilians in the area, forcing many to flee their homes

Rusting Beauty: An Open-Air Homage To...

One man’s obsession with the collective farm he ran for more than a quarter of a century led to the creation of a unique open-air museum in a village in southern Russia~RFE/RL

November 27, 2019

Billionaire Investor Joins Democratic Presidential Race

The crowded field of U.S. Democratic presidential hopefuls added a new name this week, when former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially joined the race on Sunday. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari reports the 77-year old billionaire investor and philanthropist has name recognition and millions of dollars of his own fortune for campaign spending~VOA NEWS

Myanmar Opens Rare Court-Martial Case in...

The military opened Tuesday’s court proceedings at a military base in Buthidaung to the public, and family members of the accused can attend, though Zaw Min Tun said there might be limitations on account of instability in the region

Good News

Many new refugees in America experience culture shock when they first arrive in the United States. Many have to deal with a new language, culture, and even holidays…This week (Thursday 28/11) is Thanksgiving in the United States, a national holiday during which people celebrate their blessings over the past year

Bride Price Custom Honored in Nigeria,...

Critics say the widespread African tradition of giving cash and gifts to a bride’s family before marriage, degrades women by putting a required, monetary value on a wife. In Nigeria, the financial pressure in a recent case tragically ended in suicide

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