Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
Month: February 2024
Online,Offline Attacks Against Female Journalists Are...
Online abuse against Venezuelan sports journalist Mari Montes and her family went unabated for years. Experts say attempts to discredit and silence female journalists are regularly made through digital attacks.
Asia Weekly: Journalists in Exile Report...
The next president of Indonesia appears to be defense minister. India’s farmers protest against the government.Myanmar’s ruling junta enforces drafting of both men and women. Hanoi pagoda draws tourists seeking love.
For Eritrean Refugees Caught in Crossfire...
For Eritrean refugees in southern Israel, the nightmare of the October 7th attacks by Hamas terrorists and the war that followed them is far from over. The war in nearby Gaza shows no signs of ending, and the twice-displaced refugees are finding it difficult to rebuild their lives without Israeli IDs and limited access to benefits.
Group Trains Conflict Journalists to Collect...
While there are few mechanism to use the content of war crimes scenes as evidence in a court of law, journalists covering conflicts around the world have unique access to them. That’s what the Reckoning Project aims to change.
After Islamic State Attacked Church,Istanbul Christians...
After an attack on an Istanbul church by the Islamic State, Turkish security forces are detaining hundreds.Authorities are warning of further attacks against Jews and Christians.
Palestinians Say Attacks by West Bank...
West Bank Palestinians say that since the Hamas attack on October 7, Israeli settlers have significantly increased acts of violence against them in an effort to drive them from their homes. However, a settler council denies the allegations, claiming that incidents have decreased.
Nigeria Seeking New Mining Industry Opportunities
Nigerian officials are taking a new look at the mining industry as part of their efforts to diversify the country’s economy after years of focusing on oil and gas. But the country remains reeling from the environmental damage that old mining operations and ongoing illegal mining have inflicted.
Myanmar’s Media Navigates Risks to Get...
After three years of military rule in Myanmar, the country’s journalists are rebuilding their newsrooms in exile and finding out how to protect their sources while still getting news on the conflict between the junta and the resistance movement.
Together Three Decades, Thai Same-Sex Couple...
The push for legalizing same-sex marriage in Thailand gained momentum in mid-2012 when LGBTQ activist Natee Theerarojanapong and his partner were denied marriage registration because of their gender, leading to the drafting of a civil partnership bill in 2013.
Myanmar Junta Kills 4 Civilians in...
Junta shelling killed four civilians and injured seven others in Myanmar’s Sagaing region, locals told Radio Free Asia on Tuesday.