Headlines- On Monday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that airstrikes on Iran have started for the third night in a row.
- On Monday, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that two Iranian tankers had attacked two national tankers. One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured, including four critically, by cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.
- Despite unleashing fresh attacks on Iran and reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that an deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war was still possible.
- IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement on Monday that Iran will "continue to exercise our sovereignty and management over the Strait of Hormuz."
- A constitutional amendment was passed by the Hungarian parliament to oust Orban ally President Tamas Sulyok.
Year: 2024
Al-Hol Camp: Amid Security Threats,International Concerns,...
At the al-Hol detention camp in northern Syria, thousands of Syrians are being held along with the families of Islamic State fighters. According to local authorities, none of them can be able to leave the notorious camp without international intervention.
Israeli Medical Technology Helps in Healing,Survival...
Since the war with Hamas began nearly five months ago, more than 10,000 Israelis have suffered injuries, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health. For both soldiers and civilians, a new rehabilitation center in Jerusalem is providing state-of-the-art therapies.
Five African Nations Would be Connected...
West African countries are pushing for the construction of a major highway network that would connect five countries —from Ivory Coast to Nigeria. According to the African Development Bank, every participating country will benefit economically from the project.
Researchers at NYU Find a Possible...
Annually, over 400 families in the United States are impacted by the rare and devastating occurrence,known as sudden death syndrome in children. There’s now optimism that some of these tragic losses can be explained by a cause, thanks to a breakthrough study by New York University.
Tibetans in India March in Solidarity...
Tibetans and Buddhist leaders in northern India on Wednesday participated in a march to show their solidarity with Tibetans in southwestern China’s Sichuan province arrested for peacefully protesting the planned construction of a dam.
India Makes Headway in its Goal...
As part of an ambitious nationwide campaign to provide water connections to every household in the vast rural areas of India, water taps have just been installed in millions of village homes. It’s a boon for rural communities in a water-stressed country.
Junta Troops Beat Myanmar Man Unconscious...
Junta troops have arrested at least 10 young people from Myanmar’s delta region, beating one unconscious during questioning, locals told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday.
Long,Perilous Journey to Safety for Afghan...
The path that Afghan journalist Sadiq Torabzai took to escape from Taliban rule went through almost a dozen countries. He is currently waiting to be reunited with his children in Canada.
Illegal Gas Line Connections and Leaks...
Thousands of illegal connections on lines belonging to Bangladesh’s largest gas transmission and distribution company can lead to deadly explosions in Dhaka and other places, including the industrial hub of Narayanganj, officials and analysts said.
At Nairobi Meeting, UN Members Focus...
This week, in Nairobi, the United Nations Environment Assembly, or UNEA-6, is meeting to discuss how to address the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.