Headlines- The catastrophic flooding in Nepal has left at least 1,010 people dead and 3,916 missing,546 people are missing and 16 people have died in Tibet.
- While Iran's economy, military, and leadership have all significantly deteriorated, US President Donald Trump claims that the Strait of Hormuz is in "extremely good shape," adding that "it doesn't mean we won't smack them to see what happens."
- An apparent mentally unstable woman was shot and killed by New York City police after allegedly stabbing two people in Times Square.
- Leaders from more than a dozen countries, including Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi, and Russia's Vladimir Putin, gathered in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
- On Monday, Pedro Sanchez, the prime minister of Spain, accused Russian and Israeli-linked social media platforms of spreading disinformation regarding the July refugee crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
- On Monday, US President Donald Trump's administration was given permission by the US Supreme Court to proceed with the $400 million White House ballroom construction project.
Year: 2024
On Front Lines, Ukranian Fighter Finds...
Patriot missiles and F-16 fighter jets are among the expensive military hardware being sent to Ukraine.However, many Ukrainian soldiers have found that the U.S.-made 60-millimeter M224 mortars, which are also utilized by the U.S. Marine Corps have shown to be very effective against Russian forces.
Israel’s Lebanon Offensive Turkey Fears Will...
According to the UN, a quarter of a million people have fled to Syria as a result of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Lebanon. And Turkey is bracing for a new exodus as the numbers are expected to rise.
Months After Uprising,Young Bangladeshis Active in...
Students became a powerful political force in Bangladesh during the summer uprising that led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Although the political future of the student movement is unclear many are still active.
Using Multi-Layered Approach,US Border Patrol Says...
As the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, border security remains a central issue.Reporting from Arizona, VOA immigration correspondent Aline Barros spoke with the U.S. Border Patrol and a migration expert for two views on what border security means.
Permanent Representative of Israel Briefs Press...
Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, briefs reporters ahead of the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
As Bangladesh Investigates Enforced Disappearances,There is...
In Bangladesh, an independent panel formed after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August is investigating enforced disappearances that occurred during her 15-year rule in office. Many people find hope in the five-member committee, but others are frustrated by the panel’s pace.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Najat Jumaan, Professor and Board Member of Jumaan Trading and Investment Company, briefs United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen).
Ukrainian Kids Deal With War by...
Heavy fighting has been going on since May 2024 near to the village of Hlyboke, around 30 kilometers from Kharkiv, and animals are suffering from the fighting just as much as locals. Four ponies were recently rescued from Hlyboke by volunteers, and now these animals are giving back—in their own way.
UN General Assembly Meets on New...
Philemon Yang,President of the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly, chairs the 20th plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly on the theme “From the New Partnership for Africa’s Development to Agenda 2063: progress in the implementation of sustainable development in Africa and international support”, as well as Causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa.
Syria Uses Russian Suicide Drones on...
Suicide drones are a new threat to Syrian rebels. Rebels say that Russian forces and the Syrian government have used tactics mostly developed by Russia in its war on Ukraine to strike both military and civilian targets.