Headlines- According to US President Donald Trump, the United States is extending the cease-fire with Iran until Iran submits a proposal and talks conclude.
- It has been decided to postpone Vice President JD Vance's trip to Islamabad for talks.
- Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, hailed US President Donald Trump for accepting his country's request to extend the ceasefire.
- US President Donald Trump said Iranian ports would remain blocked until Tehran presents a "unified proposal."
- For the first time since a 10-day truce went into effect on Friday, the Iran-backed Hezbollah claimed to have fired rockets and drones at Israeli forces on Tuesday "in response to the blatant and documented violations" by Israel.
Year: 2023
Junta Helicopter Attacks School in Myanmar’s...
Myanmar’s military sent a helicopter gunship to attack a school in Sagaing region, injuring four people, locals told RFA Tuesday.
Bangkok Aims to Provide Safe Space...
Bangkok Pride was celebrated in Thailand on Sunday with a parade attended by tens of thousands people. Some Thais hope laws will eventually allow same-sex marriages in a society that has already undergone change.
Philippine Supporters of Duterte Critic De...
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Myanmar’s Junta Has Sentenced 156 Civilians...
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What’s Behind the decline in Demand...
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Temperatures,Terrain in Texas County Deadly for...
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In Bali,‘Out of Control’ Tourism Encroaches...
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President-Elect of 78th UN General Assembly...
After being elected as the 78th UN General Assembly’s President, Dennis Francis, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Representative to the UN, briefs reporters
Despite Safety,Rights Concerns, Kenyan Workers Seek...
The Kenyan government says it has or plans to enter into labour agreements with countries in the Persian Gulf, Canada, Germany, and the United States. The agreements are meant to make it easier for Kenyans to find work abroad. However, activists of workers’ rights claim that, particularly with Gulf countries, such agreements expose employees to exploitation and abuse.
Philippine Radio Broadcaster Shot Dead, Police...
Gunmen shot dead a Philippine radio broadcaster on Wednesday, police said, the latest killing of a journalist in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for reporters.