Headlines- On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
- US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
- Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
- Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
- Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.
Month: June 2024
Afghan Journalist Seeks Asylum in U.S....
Many Afghans, including Nizakat Parsa, are requesting relocation for greater freedom and security in the United States.The journalist and his family embarked on a three-month journey through the Americas in search of safety.
Ukraine’s Military Schools Train New Generation...
Schools across Ukraine are celebrating the end of the academic year despite the war.Some of them have a distinctive military air to them.About 7,000 Ukrainian teenagers are studying in more than 20 military academies around the country.
LGBT+ Kenyans Decry Increasing Blackmail, Extortion...
The only way for the LGBTQ+ community to meet in Kenya is through dating apps and social media, as same-sex relationships are a punishable by up to 14 years in prison.Those Kenyans say that nowadays, victims are being drawn into a web of extortion, physical and sexual assault, and blackmail by utilizing these platforms.
Palestinian Prisoners Report of Being Tortured...
Israel has arrested over 15,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Palestinians say that many detainees are tortured and detention conditions have worsened.Israel says that it abides by international law.
UN Deputy Permanent Representative of United...
Robert A. Wood (at podium), Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, briefs reporters on recent developments related to transfers of arms and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
War Drains Ukraine’s Labor Force
A labor shortage is cited by 58% of Ukrainian businesses as their primary concern. According to studies released in June by the Ukrainian Ministry of Economy,that is the result of research.Recruiters confirm that this is the biggest crisis in the labor market ever. What are the main reasons, and are there any solutions?
UN Chiefs of Police Summit Welcome...
A group photo in the General Assembly Hall of participants during the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) held at UN Headquarters.
Wikileaks Assange’s Emotional Homecoming But Supporters...
After agreeing a plea deal with US prosecutors over espionage charges, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange,arrived in his native Australia on Wednesday. An extraordinary 14-year legal odyssey comes to an end with the deal. Although Assange’s supporters welcomed his release,but say the prosecution sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom.
Amid Heat Wave,Delhi Grapples With Water...
Millions of people in New Delhi, the capital of India, which has been coping with a searing heat wave for the past few weeks, are severely affected by water shortages. It is one of several cities in India experiencing a water shortage.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Ban Ki-Moon, Former United Nations Secretary-General and Deputy Chair of the Elders, briefs the Security Council meeting on children and armed conflict on the theme “How to advance our collective norms towards protecting children and ending all grave violations.”