Headlines- 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.
Year: 2019
Tyrannosaurus Rex
The Field Museum in Chicago has reimagined its dinosaur exhibition. The main attraction: Sue, the world’s largest T-Rex skeleton! Her skeleton reflects the latest in T-Rex science and visitors can learn more about her life on earth
The Picture Speaks Thousand Words
The photo of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi laying wreath on the mortal remains of the martyred CRPF personnel at Palam airport, in New Delhi on February 15 shows that India unites in mourning for CRPF Personnel killed in Pulwama terrorist attack
US Gun Sales Booming
Increased gun violence in schools has further intensified the debate over whether the U.S. needs tougher gun laws. But guns sales remain robust
Uganda’s Controversial Curvy Women Tourism
Uganda’s junior minister for tourism this month sparked controversy by suggesting that curvy women could be promoted as a tourist attraction. Uganda earns billions of dollars from wildlife tourism
OHCHR Worries About South Sudan Sexual...
According to a joint report by OHCHR and the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), attacks against women have decreased significantly since the peace accord was signed on 12 September
Asylum-Seekers in US Head for Tiny...
Where the U.S. north-central states of North Dakota and Minnesota come together at the Red River, there sits across the border in Canada, the tiny town of Emerson, Manitoba
The Mood of Twittersphere After...
We select some tweets which reflect the mood of twittersphere after one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Kashmir’s Phulwama district
Dogs Pampered Before Prestigious Westminster Show
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Kenya High Court Ruling on Decriminalizing...
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Women of Fortitude set to drive...
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