Headlines- Thirty people have died in a devastating fire at a pub in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, according to reports on Tuesday.
- Two UAE tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- 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: 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.