Headlines- On Monday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that airstrikes on Iran have started for the third night in a row.
- On Monday, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that two Iranian tankers had attacked two national tankers. One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured, including four critically, by cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.
- Despite unleashing fresh attacks on Iran and reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that an deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war was still possible.
- IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement on Monday that Iran will "continue to exercise our sovereignty and management over the Strait of Hormuz."
- A constitutional amendment was passed by the Hungarian parliament to oust Orban ally President Tamas Sulyok.
Tag: Coronavirus Lockdown
Turkey’s Erdogan Eases Coronavirus Restrictions Despite...
Turkey is easing COVID-19 restrictions as the government claims success in containing the virus. While infection and death rates are falling, concerns remain that the move may be coming too soon. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul
80-Year-Old Russian Woman Defies COVID Fears...
In a world full of bad news on coronavirus, the good deeds of quiet people often go unnoticed. In a report narrated by Jonathan Spier, Ricardo Marquina and Sergey Smolyakov bring us the story of an octogenarian in St. Petersburg, Russia, who – despite being in the highest-risk group – goes out every day to help those who need it most
Steps to Reopen Economy Vary by...
Every country is working towards the same goal: reopening the pandemic-hit economy. But the steps to get there vary by country. Here’s what the U.S. plans to do
As Spain’s Death Rate Drops, its...
Spain – one of the nations hardest hit by the pandemic – is seeing its daily coronavirus death rate drop this week. That is allowing a limited number of businesses to reopen after weeks of paralysis. Although business owners are happy to be open again, they continue to see their losses mount – and normality seems distant
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Suffer under...
Nearly two and a half million Afghans live in Pakistan as either registered or undocumented refugees. Their lives have been upended by the coronavirus lockdown, but they seem to be getting little attention
Online Memorials Are New Normal for...
Religious congregations have adapted to coronavirus lockdowns that prevent communal gatherings, including how families mourn the loss of a loved one
High-level Video Conference on Role of...
Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), addresses the High-level Video Conference on “The Role of Religious Leaders in Addressing the Multiple Challenges of COVID-19”,12 May 2020
Virtual Movie Releases, a Financial Lifeline...
Movie theaters have shut their doors to the public due to Covid -19. To offset lost revenues, some have teamed with distribution companies and created online platforms where viewers can watch new releases virtually
Palestinian Family Plays Music to Beat...
In an effort to beat the boredom during the coronavirus quarantine in the besieged Gaza Strip, two boys (Hamza and Basheer) and their father (Ahmed al-Ayoubi) sit in a small room of their house every day to play music during the lockdown. The three play the zither, flute, and electric organ
Coronavirus Job losses to Worsen Nigeria’s...
As many businesses reopen across Nigeria, workers are adjusting to the new reality created by the COVID-19 pandemic, including shorter work hours, pay cuts, and higher unemployment. Nigerian authorities expect the jobless rate this year to hit one-in-three while the International Monetary Fund says the economy will shrink by 3.4%. Timothy Obiezu looks at how those made unemployed are trying to cope