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.
Category: Feature Story
Through Photojournalism,She Connects
A talk with a photojournalist who captures the humanity of people taking part in global events. Find out the importance of ethics in choosing this carrier path as well as how she controls her emotions to take realistic photos
Motorcyclist Rides into the Dark Heart...
American traveller Neale Bayly has been riding his motorcycle around Ukraine as part of what he calls his humanitarian travels, not only to see the sites but also to raise awareness of the war and money for the children he meets there
Having Saved Human Lives,Must Fido Pay...
At a Virginia breeding facility where they were raised as test animals for medical researchers, thousands of beagles suffered horrific conditions for years. Now that it’s being shut down and the dogs are available for adoption, new concerns have been raised regarding the ethics of animal testing. Investigative reporting by Veronica Balderas Iglesias for VOA
Waiting in Greece
Over 50,000 Ukrainian migrants are living in Greece, including Oksana Poltorak and her three children. Oksana makes an effort to create a feeling of normalcy for herself and her children while sharing a house with two other families. Despite her best efforts, she can never have a normal day until her entire family is back again. Her husband and eldest son continue to defend their home in Ukraine
Fatema
There are two women in this story. Young Afghan journalist Fatema was in danger when the Taliban regained control, and Iryna, a military psychologist from Ukraine, helped Fatema in escaping Kabul. Only six months later, both women, who are now good friends, encounter a new challenge: fleeing the conflict in Ukraine
Child Marriage: Too Young to Get...
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, there are 130 million child brides, already-married girls under the age of 18, and women who were married as children but are now adults across Africa. For the protection of girl child, the UN agency has urged African states and regional organisations to outlaw child marriage
Wings of Hope
Iana had her sights set on Italy as a temporary safe haven from the fighting when she fled her home in eastern Ukraine. She travelled by land to Warsaw, Poland. The rest of her journey, however, would be via air, on the wings of an Argentine actor. In VOA’s new documentary Wings of Hope, a compelling story of one refugee and the man who helped her unfolds, a story of hope despite the horrors of war
Entering the Bollywood Industry
Zachary Coffin was simply another American who had relocated to India. But his life was turned upside down when a random filmmaker approached him and requested him to portray a bad guy in a Bollywood film. Coffin recounts how he has lived up to the role in this short documentary
War-Torn Ukrainian Family Devised a Plan...
A war-torn Ukrainian family has devised a plan to reunite. Olena flew out of the country just as Russia was about to attack it. All flights home were cancelled, and males her husband’s age were barred from departing. Andrii and his daughter, desperate for safety, fled Kyiv for a small settlement near the Ukrainian-Polish border, dodging road attacks. Is their strategy going to work? So, what’s going to happen next?
Ramadan and Fasting Explained
In Rwanda, a woman prepares a delicious Iftar dish that also has health benefits. Dr. Zainab Isah Abdullahi also explains which fruits to avoid if you have particular health problems