Headlines- Iran "does not trust America," according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who states that the United States must remove all economic pressure, threats, and sanctions before engaging in any negotiations.
- After a report of an incident involving a tanker and unidentified military forces off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center issued an advisory on Tuesday.
- In response to growing attacks in Yemen by Houthi rebels backed by Iran, the British Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will "provide additional defensive military support" to Saudi Arabia.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, claims to be "committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime" and to have "discussed this with Trump numerous times, including the day before yesterday."
- In a post to X on Tuesday morning, Saudi military spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki stated that Saudi forces had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh, the country's capital.
- Nigeria's first known case of Ebola during the current outbreak was confirmed by the country's Health Ministry on Tuesday.
- More than 150 people have been killed by a drone hit in a crowded market in the disputed province of Abyei.
Category: Video Report
Coronavirus Amplifies Spain’s Nursing Home Nightmare
Spain has had the world’s highest nursing home death rate during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Madrid city government documents show officials set rules preventing nursing homes from transferring some residents to hospitals at the time the infection rate peaked. Now, some people are demanding answers
Turkey Outperforms Much of Europe in...
Turkey claims to have one of the lowest COVID mortality rates in Europe, surpassing many more wealthy countries. But doctors warn complacency could spoil that record
Calls to Boycott Chinese Goods Flare...
In India, anti-Chinese sentiment has escalated sharply since the worst violence in 50 years between the Asian rivals along their disputed border led to a military standoff. The crisis is expected to impact the trade relationship between Asia’s two biggest countries as the Indian government considers measures to pressure Beijing
Pandemic Drives Digital Innovations in US...
In the last few months, the coronavirus pandemic has been an unprecedented complication for U.S. presidential campaigns. Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s campaigns have had to pivot their strategies and rely on technology to raise money and connect with potential voters
Coronavirus Infections So aring in Florida,...
COVID-19 cases spiked in the United States in late June, after some states began reopening and loosening restrictions. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. now top 2.5 million
Russia Votes on Constitutional Changes to...
In Russia, a second effort is underway to hold a weeklong national vote to change the country’s constitution. The Kremlin was forced to scuttle an earlier April vote amid the outbreak of the coronavirus
Ugandan Creates COVID Shield for Motorcycles
As part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, a Ugandan innovator has come up with a plastic shield for motorcycles to protect both driver and passenger. The shield is seen as not just reducing body contact, which could spread the virus, but also added security for motorcycle taxi drivers
Africa’s Only Virtual Pro Golf Tour...
In the United States, professional golf tournaments have restarted. But for professional players and fans of pro golf in Southern Africa real life tournaments are still on hold. Despite the COVID cancellations players are still finding ways to show off their skills for fun, honor, charity and even money
I Support the Girls Music
Women who have fallen on hard times may not be able to afford critical needs, such as feminine hygiene products or undergarments. Dana Marlowe, founder and CEO of I Support the Girls, provides these much-needed products and bras, and talks to VOA’s Lisa Vohra about how a trip to a lingerie store set her on a path to helping underprivileged women around the world
NYC Roosevelt Statue
Amid anti-racism protests that have been going on in the United States, several controversial statues have been taken down by localities or forcibly removed by protestors. One of the next ones to go will be NYC’s statue of Theodore Roosevelt that has been in front of the American Museum of Natural History since 1939