Headlines- The military claims that projectiles are being intercepted as the Houthis in Yemen launch a missile barrage at Saudi Arabian cities. At least four people are injured in Riyadh, the country's capital, as shrapnel falls on Dhahran.
- According to the Saudi Ministry of Energy, an attack on the Saudi Aramco building in Dhahran resulted in a minor fire, but there were no fatalities or injuries reported.
- On Tuesday, a Las Vegas court sentenced Duane "Keffe D" Davis to 40 years to life in prison for his involvement in the more than 30-year-old murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
- The Vatican said on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis.
- A Pennsylvania woman is accused of fatally stabbing her husband and 3-year-old son at a family resort in the Poconos before attempting suicide.
- In support of the protesting high school students, tens of thousands of people gathered throughout France on Tuesday.
Year: 2023
Childhood Friend of North Korea’s Kim...
A childhood friend that has visited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un several times over the years told Radio Free Asia that he has never met Kim’s son, casting doubt on previous intelligence reports about the leader’s family life.
Since War Started, Ukrainian Has Gained...
According to data from the language-learning app Duolingo, more than one million people have begun learning Ukrainian since February of last year. According to reports, there is still a lot of interest in learning Ukrainian, and the top three countries with the most Ukrainian language learners are Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Greece Probes Video Allegedly Depicting Migrants...
Apparently forcing asylum seekers onto a life raft and abandoning them at sea, Greek authorities have been caught on film. Human rights groups have accused Athens of these practices for a long time. Greece claims it has started a probe following the footage but denies conducting any pushbacks.
Tibetan Monk Released from Prison in...
A Tibetan Buddhist monk serving a jail sentence for “sending money for prayer offerings” to the Dalai Lama and to the abbot of his monastery has been released from jail and has returned to the monastery, people in Tibet who are familiar with the situation said.
UN Moves Sudanese Refugees in Chad...
Tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees are being moved by the UNHCR to new camps away from the border with Sudan. According to the visiting UNHCR deputy,concerns regarding security and access to aid are increasing along with the number of refugees.
Malaysian LGBTQ+ Groups Condemn Seizure of...
LGBTQ+ rights activists and campaigners have condemned Malaysian authorities for confiscating 172 rainbow-colored watches made by Swatch Group, describing the raids on stores across the Muslim-majority nation as “unwarranted” and “hateful.”
Looting and Destroying, Junta Declares War...
In Myanmar, junta troops aren’t just terrorizing villages and committing atrocities – they’re looting and destroying historical sites and cultural artifacts, villagers say.
Khartoum Residents Suffer Brunt of Conflict’s...
Fighting that broke out in Khartoum on April 15 shows no sign of stopping, and citizens are paying a big price. Residents of the capital city of Sudan are enduring constant fear, power outages, and food shortages.
Bangladesh Police Fire Tear Gas,Arrest Opposition...
Police fired tear gas and arrested members of Bangladesh’s main opposition party who took to Dhaka’s streets to protest as their leader, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, went on trial Tuesday on new charges of alleged corruption.
Writer Arrested by Junta While Trying...
A well-known writer and social activist was arrested at a military junta checkpoint on Tuesday while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to victims of the recent cyclone that devastated the region.