Headlines- Although the United States is prepared to strike Iran "at any time," US President Donald Trump says he does not see the fresh fighting lasting "too long."
- President Trump of the United States called the strikes "large and powerful."
- The US would "regret" the most recent attacks, Iran said.
- The Jordanian military says to have intercepted Iranian missiles in its airspace.
- Over 1,000 people have died as a result of last week's massive flash flood at the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.
Author: crimeandmoreworld - Copy Editing Desk
China Eyes Post-War Reconstruction in Afghanistan...
China stands poised to take part in post-war reconstruction in Afghanistan after U.S. troops ended a 20-year occupation, leaving the capital Kabul to be taken over by the Taliban, state media reported on Monday
Hundreds of Afghans Are Fleeing the...
Afghanistan’s war has escalated and entered a more deadly phase. The fighting has now spread to the cities, where the majority of the people resides
Australia ‘Concerned’ About Journalist Cheng Lei,...
One year after her detention on “spying” charges, concerns are growing over Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who remains in detention with no access to a lawyer, the Australian government said on Friday
Afghan Refugees Face Serious Challenges As...
Some refugees believe their escape from probable death has left them with an unknown and uncertain future as Taliban forces take control of much of Afghanistan
Chinese Authorities in Tibet Cancel Annual...
Chinese authorities in Tibet have arrested 110 Tibetans on suspicion of sharing videos of preparations for a local horse racing festival they ordered canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources in Tibet told RFA
To Cope With Climate Change, Hawaiians...
Traditional Hawaiian practises are providing insights for coping with climate change. As Mike O’Sullivan from Honolulu reports, they’re looking to the past for inspiration in order to achieve long-term sustainability
China’s State Broadcaster Takes Down Virus...
Some Chinese state media outlets have removed a report on the origins of the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic that cited a “Swiss biologist” after the Swiss embassy said there was no such person
Interview: Researcher Spells Out Concerns About...
Yves Moreau is a professor and bioinformatician at the University of Leuven in Belgium whose research focuses on AI algorithms and software platforms for the integration of complex data in clinical genomics and drug discovery. His LinkedIn profile says he is “engaged in a reflection on how information technology and artificial intelligence are transforming our world and on how to make sure this transformation is beneficial for all.”
Uyghur Linguistics Professor Serving 15-Year Sentence...
A German-educated Uyghur researcher and professor of linguistics has been detained since 2018 in northwestern China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and is serving a 15-year sentence on unknown charges, RFA confirmed last week
China Imposes Mandarin-Language Teaching on Kindergartens...
The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced it will extend compulsory Mandarin teaching to preschoolers across the country, ousting minority languages like Mongolian, Tibetan, and Uyghur — as well as regional Chinese languages like Sichuanese or Cantonese — as the medium of instruction for children of all ages across the country