Headlines- Iran claimed that since the war with the US and Israel started on February 28, over 3,400 people had died.
- On Saturday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran threatened to strike any ship that approached the Strait of Hormuz.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs called the Iranian ambassador to India to discuss the "serious incident" involving two Indian-flagged ships that were fired upon on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said that it is examining fresh U.S. proposals that were communicated through Pakistan's mediators, but it has not yet responded.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed on Saturday that his fighters would retaliate against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stated that the current 10-day ceasefire with Israel cannot be one-sided.
Year: 2023
Escaping War in Myanmar for Prison...
Women who escaped the fighting in Myanmar are being detained and beaten in an Indian prison, according to a group that helps Burmese refugees.
Conflicts Exact a Heavy Toll on...
For war correspondents, loss and risk are part of the job. As the toll from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine rises, VOA’s Cristina Caicedo Smit talks with two veterans about their experiences and the why they continue to report despite the risks.
Bangladesh’s Long and Troubled History with...
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Senegalese Journalists Seek Training and Safety...
Some reporters are turning away from coverage of Senegal as it prepares for elections in February, alleging threats and violence. A positive development is that some police officers and media are training together to find a better way forward.
Anti-Junta Forces Capture Myanmar Border Crossing...
One of Myanmar’s powerful anti-junta armies has seized a key border gate from the military in a self-administered part of eastern Shan state, residents told Radio Free Asia on Tuesday.
New York City’s Streets are Packed...
The holiday window displays of department stores in New York City attract large numbers of tourists and locals every year.
Recounting the 1972 Andes plane crash,...
The 1972 Andes Mountain flight accident is brought back to life in the film “Society of the Snow,” which is Spain’s Academy Award entry and a Golden Globe nominee.
Filipino Former Hamas Hostage Reunites With...
A Filipino caregiver and ex-hostage, who had been held captive for nearly seven weeks by Hamas militants in Gaza, arrived home to the Philippines on Monday to a tearful reunion with his family.
Ukrainian Women Who Are Internally Displaced...
After Russia invaded Ukraine, three Ukrainian women-a mother of three, a teacher at a boarding school, and a successful supply manager—who became internally displaced after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Jimmy Lai’s Security Trial Begins in...
Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon from Hong Kong, appeared in court Monday for alleged national security violations, with several Western governments and human rights groups urging his immediate release.