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
Sick Lions Mean Tough Decisions For...
For zoos across the globe, keeping animals healthy is a top priority. However, not every zoo has the tools and medical staff needed. The failing health of a pair of lions may force the Lahore Zoo Safari to euthanize these magnificent animals
Scene at UN Headquarters in New...
French Armed Forces Officers seen walking to the elevator on their way to a meeting between Secretary-General António Guterres and Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of France on March 19
Ukraine’s Night Train to the Front...
Ukraine is gearing up for presidential elections at the end of this month, a vote that holds huge implications for a country still at war with Russian-backed separatists. There are other issues on the agenda too – not least getting around this vast country
UN Calls Cyclone Idai One of...
Rescue workers were dropping food, fresh water, and blankets to flood victims stranded on roofs, treetops, and any high piece of land. Airdrops are the only way to help most people in Beria, where roads are under water and communications gone
Decline of Hakka in Southern China...
Speaking Hakka is a common activity that still unites Huang with his grandparents in Shakou and his parents in Foshan, but it’s also changing. When his little brother calls the family, everyone switches from Hakka to Mandarin
New Zealand Mosque Attacks Send Shock...
Attacks last Friday on Muslims worshipping at their mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, have sent shock waves throughout the Muslim world. VOA Turkish and Urdu language service reporters visited Muslims in the Washington, D.C., area and report that their reactions range from fear and sadness to determination to stand up to terror
UN Security Council Considers Situation in...
A wide view of the Security Council as Anny Tenga Modi (on screen), Executive Director of Afia Mama, briefs the Security Council on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo
California Tile House: Couple’s 25 Year...
Their house looks more like artwork in progress than an average California home. Every square inch in Cheri Pann’s and Gonzalo Duran’s house is covered with mosaic tiles
New Zealand PM Says Cabinet Has...
Authorities have accused a 28-year-old Australian, Brenton Harris Tarrant, of carrying out the horrific attack. He is the only person in custody linked to the killings and has been charged with murder
Sudan Amputee Protester Inspiring Anti-Govt Demonstrators
Sudan’s crackdown on anti-government protests has left more than 50 people dead and hundreds more injured. One protester, Mohamed Masri, lost his hand when he picked up a teargas canister that had been thrown by police