Headlines- After gunfire outside the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump was evacuated.
- After attending high-level discussions and presenting Pakistani officials with Tehran's list of demands for ending the war, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad, Pakistan.
- US President Donald Trump has called off envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's planned visit to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran.
- An intercepted ship affiliated to the Iranian "shadow fleet" is being escorted back to Iran by a Navy helicopter, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
- About ten minutes after he announced on Saturday morning that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would not be traveling to Pakistan for diplomatic talks, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran sent over a new peace offer that was "much better" than what they would have worked with going into the meeting.
- On Saturday, Tuareg rebels and an Al-Qaeda affiliate took credit for synchronized operations throughout Mali.
- In the first elections since the start of the Gaza war, Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza cast votes for local councils on Saturday.
Category: Video Report
Sudan: While Peace Deal is Signed,...
Women were an integral part of protests that led to the ouster of Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir and in demonstrations after his downfall. But many leaders now say they feel they have been locked out of political agreements and do not expect to be named to any positions in the regional council
Trump Administration Under Renewed Fire From...
The Trump administration is under renewed fire from environmentalists following its move earlier this week to weaken the Endangered Species Act. At the same time, more than two dozen states and cities as well as a coalition of health and environmental groups are suing the administration over its rollback of the Clean Power Plan, one of President Barack Obama’s signature regulations to reduce the nation’s carbon emissions. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has more
Israeli Volunteers Bring Palestinians for Their...
A group of Israeli volunteers recently brought some Palestinian families and their children to the beach, offering a chance for many of the kids to see the ocean for the first time. The trip to the beach was a way of making peace, one child at a time
Russian Baptists Locked Out Of Prayer...
A community of Russian Baptists have been forced to hold their meetings outside after local authorities sealed off their prayer room — saying it did not meet anti-terrorism regulations. The case follows a U.S. government report highlighting “repressive behavior” by Russia towards religious minorities
Ugandan Online Publishers Criticize Registration as...
Uganda’s Communication Commission announced Aug. 8, 2019, that all commercial online publishers must register with the government. The commission says the publishers have to be watched to ensure they are posting appropriate content. Ugandan social media influencers and news organizations see the requirement as a step toward limiting freedom of speech and the press
Once a Child Prostitute, Former Refugee...
‘iamtheCODE’ aims to teach one million women and girls computer programming by 2030
Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day Amid Kashmir...
There were wild celebrations in Islamabad on August 13 ahead of Pakistan’s 72nd Independence Day on August 13. This year’s anniversary comes amid heightened tensions with India over the disputed region of Kashmir
The Naadam Festival of Mongolia: Tradition...
Mongolia’s most famous horse festival is a celebrated event across the country, but in the background rights groups are concerned about the rise of performance-enhancing drugs, harsh handling of horses and lax enforcement of safety protections for child jockeys
Women Live Without the Basics in...
Venezuela’s economic collapse is that many women aren’t able to afford basic health services – and even things like sanitary napkins are now increasingly out of reach for many economically strapped women
The Culture and Customs of Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s historic culture is on display at a festival that shows off the nation’s life instead of strife. Afghan music, art and food are what attendees are finding at this festival