Headlines- Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, warned of a complete blockade around the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for economic sanctions, warning the United States that Tehran is preparing to impose a restricted zone over the Gulf.
- Israel is allegedly making an effort "to obliterate evidence of the brutal crimes committed against our people in the Gaza Strip," according to Hamas.
- As Moscow and Pyongyang strengthen their strategic alliance, the first road bridge connecting North Korea and Russia was officially opened on Monday.
- In a letter released on Monday, King Charles III stated that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will continue to live in the UK as "private citizens" and not as working royals.
- Despite rising criticism from some victims' relatives and a number of well-known Republicans who have urged him to abstain, Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he will attend New York City's annual 9/11 anniversary service on Friday.
Year: 2019
Thais Voting in First Election Since...
Thailand’s powerful King Maha Vajiralongkorn issued a statement on the eve of the election that said the role of leaders is stop “bad people” from gaining power and causing chaos. Invoking a speech by his father, the previous Thai king who died in 2016 after reigning for seven decades,
US-Backed SDF: IS ‘Caliphate’ Eliminated But...
The first indications the fight against IS in Baghuz had ended came early Saturday, SDF spokesman Mustafa Bali using Twitter to announce the “total elimination of so-called caliphate”
Thailand Election Provides Many Choices for...
There is a wide range of diversity in Thailand’s election with a mix of prospective candidates. But will the increase in choices benefit a successful exit from military rule?
UN Secretary-General Visits Islamic Cultural Centre...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (left) recieves flowers from a student at the Islamic Cultural Centre of New York, as he visits to pay respects to the victims of the recent terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and show solidarity and support for the Muslim community worldwide
Islamic State Defeated, Syrian Force Says
The biggest worry: upward of 60,000 people, including more than 5,000 IS fighters, who have surrendered or been captured since the SDF and coalition launched their final assault last month
Cyclone Idai Victims Appeal to Zimbabwean...
The Zimbabwean government says it is appealing to the international community for help with medicine, food and infrastructure, as victims of Cyclone Idai push for expedited aid.
Solving a Housing Shortage with Pre-Fab...
There is a housing crisis in many parts of the developed world. Low-cost housing is disappearing, rents and mortgages are going up, and that’s slowly destroying the middle-class dream of owning a home
Decline of Malls
Shopping malls in the United States are losing out to online sellers. Find out what developers are doing to repurpose malls to fit a changing American commercial landscape
UN Secretary-General Signs Book of Condolences...
Secretary-General António Guterres in the book of condolences at the Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the United Nations, for the lives lost in the terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand
Skihism
A Special Report how faith is practiced in America. We learn the role daily service plays in Sikhism, starting at their place of worship.