Headlines- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, attended high-level discussions in Iran about the resumption of talks between the US and Iran.
- In an interview with Iranian state media on Wednesday, Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, threatened that Iran would sink US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran.
- Israel's strikes against Hezbollah have resulted in at least 2,167 deaths and 7,061 injuries in Lebanon.
- Iran will compete in the World Cup "for sure" despite the war with the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed on Wednesday.
- Iran's army has threatened to block trade via the Red Sea, the Gulf, and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade of Iranian ports persists.
Month: September 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh Exodus Surpasses 65,000
With more than half of the population of the enclave evacuated since Monday, thousands of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh continue to cross into Armenia. According to new arrivals, 100 kilometres behind them, the roads are packed.
Female Authors of Kashmir
In Kashmir, more female writers are emerging. From Srinagar, Muheet Ul Islam has more.
Tens of Thousands Flee for Armenia...
This week, at least 50,000 people have fled into Armenia from their homes in Nagorno-Karabagh. The exodus comes after the long-running conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan appears to have ended swiftly in Baku’s favor.
Ukrainian Female Soldiers Receive First Official...
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved a female uniform, and 42,000 women are now serving in the Ukrainian military.
Tourism Another Casualty of the Earthquake...
The High Atlas Mountains earthquake in Morocco last month that claimed over 3,000 lives also had an impact on the region’s flourishing tourist industry, a major source of jobs and income. The many challenges that impoverished mountain communities are currently facing as they begin the difficult task of rebuilding are made worse by the stream of visitor cancellations.
Police Say Uyghur Man Has Been...
A young Uyghur businessman who was reportedly arrested in 2016 on vague separatist charges has been serving a 15-year prison sentence since 2017 for illegal religious activities, a police officer in China’s northwestern Xinjiang province confirmed to Radio Free Asia.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Addressing the Security Council about the situation in Afghanistan is Minister Counsellor Naseer Ahmed Faiq of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
Kenyan Ex-Gang Member Turns Renowned Fencer,Trains...
Mburu Wanyoike’s journey from gang member to nationally recognized swordsman, despite growing up in an impoverished neighborhood in Kenya, is as unlikely as it is inspirational.
Search for Cartel Violence Victims in...
Hundreds of people have been reported missing and are thought to have been victims of violence between rival criminal groups in the bordering Mexican State of Sonora. Reporter Ruben Pereida joined a group of people known as the “Caborca Trackers” who are on a grim quest for missing victims. Veronica Villafañe narrates the story.
‘Moms in Digital’ Helps Togolese Women...
Young unemployed women looking for a way to support their families can receive free training at a center in Lome, Togo. The “Moms in Digital” program aims to attract more women to careers in digital.