Headlines- In a statement on Saturday, the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) denounced Iranian strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, accusing Tehran of war crimes for attacking infrastructure facilities in Kuwait.
- In a written statement broadcast on state television on Saturday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei vowed to teach "unforgettable lessons" to the United States.
- In a statement released on Saturday, the United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry voiced "deep concern" over the regional developments and demanded "immediate de-escalation."
- According to a statement released by U.S. Central Command on Saturday, two American service members were killed on Friday, while a third is still missing.
- Iran's most recent strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan are being denounced by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the targeted countries."
- Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, said on Saturday that Iran has suspended its obligations under the Memorandum of Understanding and accused the United States of breaking the terms of the agreement made last month.
Tag: Animal Conservation
New Guinea Singing Dog
The New Guinea singing dog is a wild dog that can only be found in New Guinea’s mountain forests. ‘Singers’ have been there for thousands of years and are closely linked to the Australian dingo.
South Africa Prepares to End Lion...
From allowing captive-bred lion hunting to selling lion bones to East Asia for their alleged “medicinal” qualities, South Africa’s treatment of its big cats has long tarnished its reputation for conservation. However, the country is now ending all of that.
Polish Zoo Helps in Rescuing Zoo...
Animals that have been transferred from Ukrainian zoos to Poland’s Poznan Zoo include lions, tigers, bears, and other animals as those seeking refuge from Russia’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine. On their way to new homes in Western Europe and the United States, that is their first stop.
African Cheetahs’ New Home in India...
Last month, eight cheetahs were brought from Africa to India in an attempt to conserve a species that became extinct there seven decades ago. The project is extremely challenging, but conservationists claim that if it is successful, it might help rescue neglected ecosystems like grasslands in addition to protecting the fastest land animal in the world
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
In Karnataka’s Ballari district, the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located. The sloth bear sanctuary is Asia’s first. It covers 82.72 square kilometres or 31.94 sq mile. Ballari is 50 kilometres away, and Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is 15 kilometres away
Gir Forest National Park in India
Gir National Park is in the Indian state of Gujarat, near the coast of India’s far west-central region. A total of 545 square miles of national park land is protected (1,412 sq km). Sasan Gir is another name for the region
Zimbabwe Snake Catcher Chawatama Marimo at...
Zimbabwean snake catcher, Chawatama Marimo, at work in Harare
Botswana Hopes Mysterious Elephant Deaths Are...
Botswana’s neighbor, Zimbabwe, recorded its first mysterious deaths last week, with the loss of at least 11 elephants. Wildlife authorities there say the cause appears to be a bacterial infection
Virginia Animal Park Open Amid Coronavirus...
Even though human interactions are very limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, business is brisk at a Virginia animal park that’s found a way to safely keep its doors open. As VOA‘s Saqib Ul Islam reports, visitors are lining up for up-close-and-personal interactions with the animals, while still adhering to social distancing guidelines
Shot, Then Rescued, Kyrgyz Snow Leopard...
Kyrgyz wildlife center is nursing a snow leopard named Zhaabars back to health after he was badly wounded by a shotgun. Despite conservationists’ efforts, the rare cats are sometimes targeted by poachers and farmers protecting their herds