Headlines- At a site that was the target of hostile Iranian attacks, a fire was brought under control..
- On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that attacks on Iran "will continue until I say it's enough."
- Early on Wednesday, air defenses around the Bushehr nuclear power station in southern Iran were activated, according to Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency.
- According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), U.S. forces have resumed their naval blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports.
- In a statement to Iran's leaders at the Negev Conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would become aggressive if tensions persisted.
- Over the past two days, as the U.S.-Iran war has resumed, including Iranian strikes on cargo ships, the price of crude oil has shot up.
Year: 2023
At Popular Greek Tourist Destination, Locals,...
This summer’s deadly and unforgiving heat wave is still affecting much of Europe. Greece’s popular tourist destination is the latest to suffer, where a wildfire over the weekend forced people to flee to safety. Authorities issue a warning that as temperatures climb, more fires might occur.
Internally Displaced Sudanese Fleeing War Fled...
Millions of Sudanese have fled from Khartoum, the country’s capital, to the city of Atbara after fighting broke out between rival generals on April 15.
Widespread Presence of Counterfeit International Brands...
Chaos has spread across Syria as a result of its 11-year conflict. But one odd and unique element of that chaos is an environment where counterfeits of popular international brands are widespread.
Trade in Dog and Cat Meat...
In a victory for animal lovers worldwide, officials on Friday banned the trade in dog and cat meat at an infamous Indonesian market where butchers openly bludgeoned and burned the animals alive with a blow-torch.
Kenyan Boxer killed in Protests: Community...
Scores of people have died this month in clashes between police and anti-tax protestors led by Kenya’s opposition, including a prominent boxer who was shot earlier this month in Nairobi. To honor Raphael Shigali, the 35-year-old reigning bantamweight champion of Kenya’s capital, the boxing community in that country organized an exhibition bout.
Chinese Police Stop Tibetan Buddhist Gathering,...
Tearing down tents and destroying a colorful sand mandala, Chinese authorities on Wednesday stopped a gathering where a Tibetan Buddhist lama was scheduled to preach – and tried to block online photos and descriptions of the incident, two Tibetans with knowledge of the situation said.
Ukraine War Changes Women’s Lives Forever
The military in Ukraine is made up of tens of thousands of women who fight Russian aggression in both combat and noncombat roles. Other women, meanwhile, face physical and mental pressure as they work behind frontlines to support their families and start over.
Russia Grounds Plane, Arrests North Korean...
Russian authorities grounded a Moscow-bound flight to arrest a North Korean diplomat’s wife and son who went missing from the far eastern city of Vladivostok last month, residents in Russia familiar with the case told Radio Free Asia.
In Lebanon, Packed Restaurants Conceal A...
On paper, Lebanon appears to be going thru one of the most critical economic crises in the last 150 years. Many people are now fallen into poverty.However, as the summer season begins, bars and restaurants are busier than ever, puzzling economists and exposing the growing disparity between the rich and the poor.
Scores Reported Injured in Clashes Between...
One person died and about 200 others were injured in clashes between activists from Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League and the BNP as the main opposition party staged anti-government protests in Dhaka and other cities on Tuesday, police and officials said.