Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
Year: 2021
Police in China’s Sichuan Formally Arrest...
Authorities in the southwestern province of Sichuan have formally arrested a prominent rights activist on suspicion of “picking quarrels and stirring up trouble,” a charge often used to target peaceful critics of the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), RFA has learned
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
The Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya is chaired by Jean-Yves Le Drian, France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the President of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July
A Temple in India Dedicated to...
Over time, Dog Temple in Agrahara Valagerehalli village south of Karnataka’s Ramanagara district,60 km away from state capital Bangalore has grown in popularity among local and offbeat visitors. Hundreds of tourists visit the shrine every year
Demand for Oxygen Cylinders in Indonesia...
Hospitals In Indonesia Are Overburdened As The Delta Variety Spreads At An Unprecedented Rate. Many Residents Are Being Forced To Care For Sick Families Themselves As A Result Of The Situation
COVID-19:Tourists Rush to Popular Tourist Destinations...
Desire To Vacation Following Protracted Coronavirus Shutdowns — Are Flocking To India’s Renowned Vacation Spots
Six Years After the Death of...
Six years after the death in a Chinese prison of a popular Tibetan religious teacher, fair treatment under the law is still being denied to Tibetans living under Beijing’s rule, experts say
UN Flag is lowered to Half-Mast...
In honour of the death of Jovenel Mose, President of the Republic of Haiti, the United Nations flag is flown at half-mast
Karni Mata Temple- Temple of Rats
Karni Mata’s (Goddess Karni Mata) main temple is in Deshnoke, a tiny Indian (the state of Rajasthan) town around 30 kilometres from Bikaner.It’s also famously known as “Temple of Rats”
South Africa:72 Die,1,234 Arrested in KwaZulu-Natal,...
Seventy-two people have as of Tuesday evening died in the ongoing destruction and looting of businesses and violent protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
Free Press Attack in Myanmar
The Release Of Journalist Nathan Maung, A U.S. Citizen Who Was Detained In Myanmar On March 9 And Held For Months, Is Welcomed By The United States. Journalist Daniel Fenster, Another U.S. Citizen, Is Still Behind Bars. His Release Has Been Demanded By The US