Headlines
  • Iran's High Council for Human Rights condemned attacks on religious, cultural, and historical landmarks across the country by the United States and Israel.
  • Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the National News Agency of Lebanon has reported several Israeli attacks in the country's south.
  • A new round of peace talks was reportedly scheduled to take place in Pakistan with Vice President JD Vance and other American diplomats.
  • The US will host new talks between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday with the aim of encouraging an agreement.
  • US President Donald Trump has stated that unless an agreement is made with Tehran, the US will not lift its embargo of Iranian ports.
  • Data from the Defense Department shows that at least 415 American troops have been injured in the war with Iran.
  • US On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to leave for Pakistan in preparation for the upcoming round of peace talks with Iran.
  • On Monday, US President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Israel "never talked" him into going to war with Iran.

Tag: 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

February 4, 2022

Many Foreign Journalists Covering Beijing Games...

To protect their digital privacy, several foreign journalists visiting the Beijing Olympics have brought “burner” devices, such as phones and laptops that have been totally cleaned of personal data

February 2, 2022

Climate Change Threatens Beijing Olympics, Prompting...

As Beijing prepares for the Winter Olympics to begin this week, scientists warn that the events’ future is jeopardised by climate change

January 29, 2022

Tibetans,Uyghur Compete on China’s Olympics Team,Drawing...

Two ethnic Tibetans and a Uyghur are competing this year on China’s national Olympics team in Beijing, prompting feelings of both pride and concern from activists fighting against human rights abuses in the athletes’ home regions

January 27, 2022

Beijing Seals Up its Winter Olympics...

Authorities in China have placed a “bubble” around 2022 Winter Olympics venues and facilities, in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19, amid growing international calls for a boycott of the event due to human rights concerns

January 15, 2022

Rights Groups Urge Countries to Pressure...

Rights groups and a former United Nations official issued a final plea for the international community to use the approaching Winter Olympics in Beijing to pressure China to improve its human rights record, amid widespread persecution of Muslim Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hongkongers and other groups

December 10, 2021

Experts: Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Games...

Experts say that for the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to be effective, more countries will need to participate. But that could be challenging given some countries’ economic ties to China or recognized prowess in winter sports

February 6, 2021

Rights Groups Call For Boycott of...

China’s worsening rights record in Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong has disqualified Beijing from hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics, more than 180 rights groups and activists said in a letter sent to the International Olympic Committee this week

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