Headlines- "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic [Republic] of Iran," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on the X social media platform..
- The declaration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was applauded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which described it as "a critical and long-overdue reprieve for civilians who have endured weeks of unrelenting violence."
- The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed optimism that it will lay the groundwork for long-term stability in the Middle East.
- As part of an earlier two-week ceasefire deal between Tehran and the United States to pause the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's Foreign Ministry praised the ceasefire reached by Israel and Lebanon.
- At midnight local time on Friday, gunfire broke out in the southern suburbs of Beirut as a ceasefire with Israel came into effect.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health estimates that since March 2, Israeli forces have killed at least 2,196 civilians and injured another 7,185.
- The Lebanese government urges people not return back to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire.
- The United States is "very close" to a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House.
Tag: Afghanistan War
End of US Evacuation Flights from...
As the United States’ evacuation and military pullout from Afghanistan comes to an end this week, President Joe Biden’s policies are under review. Michelle Quinn discusses the criticism and the incident in Kabul that killed US military troops and Afghan civilians
The Inside Story-The Fall of Kabul...
In the midst of a political storm sparked by the Taliban’s quick capture of Afghanistan and the messy end to America’s longest war, US President Joe Biden has remained defiant.Here VOA’s The Inside Story -The Fall of Kabul Second Part
Afghans at Dulles Airport Share Their...
Since the Taliban gained control of Kabul, the United States has evacuated nearly 105,000 civilians, according to the White House. They arrived at Dulles International Airport in Virginia
Aid Organizations in Afghanistan Adapt to...
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan was already poor before the Taliban marched into Kabul on Aug. 15, and it has only become worse as relief workers adjust to a new operating environment
Around the Kitchen Table,US Military Family...
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Afghan Refugees in India
United Nations Refugee Agency, saying that the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has ended their chances of returning home
Afghan Americans Recount Harrowing Airport Experiences...
Two Afghan American families who were in Afghanistan when the US-backed government fell last week describe their horrific journey back to the United States from Kabul airport
A Tight Deadline Awaits US Evacuation...
The Biden administration said on Wednesday that it was on track to withdraw all Americans from Afghanistan by the military withdrawal deadline of Aug. 31. However, senators in the United States fear time is running out for Afghan allies facing substantial Taliban resistance to reach Kabul airport for evacuation
Afghan Women Seek Refuge in Tajikistan...
Taliban militants attacked and threatened Freshta Hosseini, a prominent women’s rights activist and competitive athlete. If Sawsan Azizi, a recent law graduate, had stayed in Afghanistan, she claims she would have been forced to marry against her will
UN Secretary-General Hosts a Town...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (not shown) hosts a Town Hall meeting with UN personnel in Afghanistan on August 25,2021.In the picture, Amina Mohammed (left),Deputy Secretary-General, speaks with Atul Khare, the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, on the right