Headlines- On Monday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that airstrikes on Iran have started for the third night in a row.
- On Monday, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that two Iranian tankers had attacked two national tankers. One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured, including four critically, by cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.
- Despite unleashing fresh attacks on Iran and reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that an deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war was still possible.
- IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement on Monday that Iran will "continue to exercise our sovereignty and management over the Strait of Hormuz."
- A constitutional amendment was passed by the Hungarian parliament to oust Orban ally President Tamas Sulyok.
Year: 2021
Burkina Faso Politics
Burkina Faso’s opposition has stepped-up pressure on President Roch Kabore (ROAK kuh-BOR-ay) to follow through on a one-time campaign promise to allow former president Blaise Compaore (BLAYZ kohm-POOR-ray) to return from exile
News Armenia
Thousands of people rallied near parliament in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, on March 1st to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian,
Why a Village in North India...
Farmers in North India have led a three-month long protest against three agricultural laws that aim to reform India’s farm sector but which they fear will impact their livelihoods
US Police Step Up Drone Use,...
in California are using drones to help catch suspects and assess situations on the ground before police arrive
Tibetan Protester Released Early From Prison...
A Tibetan man serving a 10-year prison term for taking part in protests against Chinese rule was released in February one year before completing his sentence, but is in failing health after suffering beatings and torture in prison, Tibetan sources say
UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Myanmar...
Christine Schraner Burgener, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Myanmar, briefs reporters
Tiny New York Thai Restaurant Still...
New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo recently reopened restaurants at 25% capacity, easing coronavirus restrictions. It’s good news for the city but still a challenge for small restaurants
Armenia Struggles with Political Tensions and...
Massive rallies have taken place in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, with some demonstrators supporting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan while others demand his resignation
Australia, Turkey to Join Nations Debating...
Australia and Turkey are moving to investigate whether to label human rights violations in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) as genocide, following a similar designation by the White House and recent parliamentary motions in Canada and the Netherlands
UN Secretary-General Attends Unveiling of ‘Pandemic...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres attends the unveiling of the installation ‘Pandemic Classroom’ at United Nations Headquarters to call attention to the need for governments to prioritize the reopening of schools