Headlines- In order to concentrate on "national interests," the United Arab Emirates has declared its intention to leave OPEC and OPEC+.
- Two of its soldiers were injured in an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun, according to the Lebanese army.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Tuesday that Israel will keep destroying terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon "just like in Gaza."
- On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that "Iran has just informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse,'" without providing any supporting evidence.
- New sanctions were imposed by the U.S. Treasury on 35 entities and individuals who were allegedly involved in Iran's "covert financial network."
Category: Video Report
Ride-Sharing And Home Workouts: Kharkiv Amid...
After the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv closed its subway system due to the coronavirus, a service matching drivers with people who need a lift began to flourish — apparently contradicting social distancing measures. Elsewhere in the city, other innovative means of dealing with the new situation of living in lockdown were also emerging
California, New York lockdown to prevent...
Two of the most populous states in America are now shutting down all non-essential activities. Those announcements happened as the Trump administration works to overcome a slow response to the public health crisis and lawmakers race to reach a deal that will prop up the struggling US economy
Water Wells for Africa
COVID-19, or coronavirus, is not the only health threat in the world. The World Health Organization says contaminated water causes half a million deaths each year from diarrhea. Many more die from illnesses linked to poor sanitation, inadequate hygiene or dirty water. A California charity is addressing the problem in one of Africa’s poorest countries, Malawi
Chinese Students Stuck During Coronavirus Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic grows worse, Chinese international students in the US are facing a dilemma – as more and more schools close, more and more Chinese students are finding themselves with nowhere to go. If they return to China, the travel ban will stop them from returning to the U.S.
A US Family Ready to Combat...
As the coronavirus spreads rapidly and cities move toward possible lockdown, families across the United States are bracing for the worst
Soup Kitchen Continues To Feed The...
Older and disadvantaged residents of Sarajevo continue to receive food despite restrictions against entering a state-run soup kitchen due to the coronavirus crisis
Kyrgyz Quarantine Quarters Called ‘Horribly Cold...
Some 170 people being held in quarantine at a former U.S. military base in Kyrgyzstan have complained of mold, bad smells, and a lack of heating. The issue was raised in the parliament after inhabitants sent videos showing the conditions to the media
South Sudan Measles
With the coronavirus pandemic alarming the global community, South Sudan is grappling with another potentially fatal viral infection: measles. Last year, more than 4,700 people were affected due to low immunization coverage
COVID Quarantine Father Attended His Daughter’s...
A father in quarantine on a Marine base in California was able to attend his daughter’s wedding hundreds of kilometers away in Arizona. He did so through a “telepresence robot,” directing its movements, mingling with guests and watching from the sidelines as his daughter danced at the wedding party. With more people worldwide severely curtailing their movements to fight the coronavirus, they are also getting creative about how to still be part of big moments in their lives
Nigeria Revives Argungu Fishing Festival Halted...
Officials in Nigeria’s Kebbi state have revived the Argungu Fishing Festival, which was halted in 2009 because of threats from Boko Haram terrorists. Authorities say with security progress against the Islamist group, the festival can resume and provide jobs and income to thousands