Headlines- Iran claimed that since the war with the US and Israel started on February 28, over 3,400 people had died.
- On Saturday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran threatened to strike any ship that approached the Strait of Hormuz.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs called the Iranian ambassador to India to discuss the "serious incident" involving two Indian-flagged ships that were fired upon on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said that it is examining fresh U.S. proposals that were communicated through Pakistan's mediators, but it has not yet responded.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed on Saturday that his fighters would retaliate against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stated that the current 10-day ceasefire with Israel cannot be one-sided.
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New Taiwan Performing Arts Center Billed...
The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts houses a 1,981-seat concert hall, a 2,236-seat opera house, a play house and a recital hall under a single roof covering 3.3 hectares (8.2 acres).
Wearing mini skirts and hot pants...
Wearing mini skirts and hot pants are not an excuse to rape a woman.
Historical Site: Arikamedu
Arikamedu is an archeological site,a great attraction for the tourists. Now tourists can see only the perpendicular walls and a mission house.
Bengalies Celebrating the Worship of Mother...
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Architectural Wonder: CC TV headquarters in...
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The gigantic cable bridge over Tarn...
The gigantic cable bridge over Tarn river in southern France connects roadways between Paris in France and Barcelona,Spain.
Majuli Island the Largest River Island...
Tourists can enjoy the colorful cultures and traditions of tribal people like Ali-ao-lvignag festival in Feb.-March.Tourists also enjoy paal Namm festival in winter month, Pottery and mask making and excellent craftsmanship of tribal people of Majuli island and obviously,the beautiful scenic beauty of Majuli.
Women Weavers of Manipur
Handloom Industry is the largest cottage industry in Manipur.Only women weave marvelious handloom products.
Islamic Banking Grows in Africa Amid...
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Air Force One is the plane that takes the President of the United States on trips around the world. Did you ever wonder what it’s like inside the cabin? What does the president eat and who assists him while he is in the air? VOA’s Nastassia Jaumen takes us on a tour.Video Course: VOA …