Headlines- An Israeli drone strike on the town of az-Zawayda in central Gaza resulted in one Palestinian death and two injuries.
- One of the largest cities in southern Lebanon, Nabatieh, has been the target of several airstrikes by Israeli forces.
- US President Donald Trump says to have discussed a truce in Lebanon with Hezbollah and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and both parties agreed to suspend their attacks.
- According to US president Donald Trump, he believes he will reach an agreement with Iran "over the next week" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prolong the ceasefire.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, said on Monday that he informed President Trump that if Hezbollah continues to attack Israel, his nation will attack Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
- Since the start of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and vessels, the U.S. military said on Monday that it has diverted 121 commercial vessels.
- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) issued a warning on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is "likely far worse" than official data indicate.
Tag: Betel Quid Chewing
February 4, 2020
In Myanmar, Betel Quid Chewing Remains...
As World Cancer Day is being observed on Feb. 4, health authorities are warning of the dangers of betel quid chewing. It’s a risky but popular habit in many Asian countries. One of them is Myanmar where more than half of the men chew it. Dave Grunebaum has more on this tradition and its dangers