Headlines- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, attended high-level discussions in Iran about the resumption of talks between the US and Iran.
- In an interview with Iranian state media on Wednesday, Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, threatened that Iran would sink US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran.
- Israel's strikes against Hezbollah have resulted in at least 2,167 deaths and 7,061 injuries in Lebanon.
- Iran will compete in the World Cup "for sure" despite the war with the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed on Wednesday.
- Iran's army has threatened to block trade via the Red Sea, the Gulf, and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade of Iranian ports persists.
Month: February 2025
Radio Offers Connection for Long-Time Afghan...
Besmillah Miakhil purchased his first item a radio when he arrived in Pakistan four decades ago as a refugee. Miakhil, who is now 88, says broadcasts help him to stay in touch with Afghanistan, his home country.
Myanmar Military Torches Nearly 200 Homes...
Myanmar junta forces torched nearly 200 homes in the northwestern region of Sagaing, the latest incident in a campaign to punish communities that support insurgents that has seen more than 100,000 homes burned since a 2021 coup, residents and a monitoring group said on Wednesday.
World’s Tallest Man Got Specially Designed...
Traveling the world, the “World’s Tallest Man” Sultan Kösen, who is 2.51 meters (8 ft.) tall and resides in Mardin,Turkey, is hoping to continue traveling the world with the help of his specially designed size 60 shoes from Germany.
Thai Ridgeback
Originating in Thailand, the Thai Ridgeback is a very intelligent dog. This breed, which was once employed for their excellent hunting abilities, is now a family dog.Archaeological records from Thailand, which date back around 360 years, mention the Thai Ridgeback Dog as an ancient breed.
Malaysian Gay Couples Dream of Saying...
Malaysia remains one of the most difficult places in Southeast Asia for LGBTQ+ individuals, where homosexuality is criminalized under colonial-era laws and further penalized by Sharia courts for Muslims.
Cyberbullying Aims to Embarrass,Enrage and Frighten...
Bullying that takes place through digital technology is known as cyberbullying. Social media, messaging apps, gaming platforms, and mobile devices can all be used for it. It is a pattern of behavior meant to frighten, enrage, or embarrass the victim.
Along Ukraine’s Frontlines,Anxiety Builds as Russian...
As Russian forces advance on the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the east, there are reports of heavy fighting. Pavlohrad’s citizens are becoming increasingly anxious as they worry their city to be the next target, a hundred kilometers down the road.
Harsh Siberian Winter Cripples North Korea
Bitter cold in North Korea has forced schools to close, hospitals go into emergency mode and water supplies to be disrupted as pumps freeze over, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia.
Argentina’s Sarandí Canal Appeared Red
In the Avellaneda district of Argentina, a waterway visible from the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway, the Sarandí Canal looked bright red on Febuary 6.Residents voiced their concern about the pollution they are exposed to.
Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid, an intelligent and elegant dog, is a loyal companion and a good hunting dog. The most common orchids are hairless, though there are coated varieties as well.