Headlines- Numerous homes have been damaged and people have been injured in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Bafliyeh in southern Lebanon.
- As Israeli forces step up their attacks on Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected an upcoming talks between the Lebanese government and Israel in the United States, calling such efforts "futile."
- The blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports by the US military has now started.
- A new US naval blockade of Iran's ports was denounced by Tehran as "an act of piracy," according to a Monday report from the Iranian news agency Tasnim.
- Asserting that it is "clear" that "there is no military solution" to the conflict, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is urging the United States and Iran to resume talks in an effort to put an end to the conflict.
- In response to President Donald Trump's criticism, Pope Leo XIV told reporters on Monday that he had "no fear" of the Trump Administration when visiting Algeria.
Month: February 2024
Kenyan Companies Adopt AI for Cost...
Due to economic challenges, Kenyan companies are using artificial intelligence to cut costs associated with production and advertising. Artists and advertising companies have anxiety that AI could replace their work, which could result in reduced income and job losses.
Ukrainian Railways: A Vital Lifeline During...
Ukrainian Railways became the principal mode of transportation in the country during the two years after Russia’s invasion.The state-owned network, which spans more than 22,000 kilometers, continues to function in spite of constant shelling damage.The railways in Ukraine move supplies and troops for the Ukrainian Army, evacuate citizens from front line cities, and transport world leaders.
Shelling Kills 7 Displaced People in...
Junta shelling killed seven civilians in a heavily disputed territory of Myanmar, an ethnic army claimed in a Tuesday statement.
Kenyan Packaging Manufacturer Aims to Reduce...
According to the UN, over one-third of all plastic produced is used for packaging, making it one of the biggest drivers of the world’s plastic pollution problem. A Kenyan company is using agricultural waste to make compostable food packaging products free of harmful chemicals in order to address the problem.
Airstrikes Kill 6, including Children, in...
An onslaught of airstrikes in northern Myanmar killed six civilians and injured 13 more, rescue workers told Radio Free Asia on Monday
Mainstreaming Domestic Pet Cloning
People are making genetically identical clones of their beloved pets in the U.S. state of Texas so the animal can live after the pet.
Shark Spotters in South Africa Keep...
Water lovers are being kept safe by a unique program called Shark Spotters. From Cape Town, South Africa, Vicky Stark has this report.
Families of Volunteers Killed in Ukraine...
At a meeting with US Congress members in late January, the families of many American soldiers who were killed or injured in Ukraine made an appeal to lawmakers to continue funding Ukrain
African Elections Not Off to Good...
With nearly 20 countries slated to hold general or presidential elections in 2024, it will be a busy year for elections in Africa. However, as VOA’s Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo, two nations have already postponed elections, while another has reelected a former military ruler for thr fourth term.These developments show that the democratic process is not off to a good start.
Two Political Prisoners Killed During Junta...
Myanmar junta troops shot dead two political prisoners, including one high-profile activist, a resistance group told Radio Free Asia on Friday.