Headlines- The coalition led by Saudi Arabia claims to be conducting a "large-scale operation" in Yemen aimed at Houthi fighters and their military prowess.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to release Russian diesel to US and international markets, according to US President Donald Trump on Friday.
- Attorney General Hamad Saif al Shamsi of United Arab Emirates said that the Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain of the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's international airport in a suicide attack.
- Panama struck by a powerful earthquake on Friday morning with a magnitude of 7.7.
- During a trade union-organized anti-austerity march on Friday, hundreds of protesters clashed with police in Belgium capital Brussels.
- Despite US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation of the plan, US Vice President JD Vance stated on Friday that he wasn't sure if there would be a livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution in December, adding that if it were, "I'm not going to be watching it."
Tag: Coronavirus Lockdown
Showing Solidarity by Lighting Candles
On 16 March, Roma residents light candles to overcome the social isolation imposed by the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Messages shared on social media platforms called for the blackout to start at 9 pm, with the goal to make the hand-held light show visible from space. Sunday night Italians were invited to switch off their electric lights and hold up mobile phones, torches and candles to create a beautiful night landscape
“Good News” – COVID – Mobile...
As worldwide efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus continue, the virus has turned nations into isolated communities as lockdown restrictions become more widespread. In London, Amy Tan, a worship pastor at a local church in Ealing is fighting this isolation with the gift of song-
Americans Strive to Get Masks to...
As the coronavirus quickly spreads across America, frontline health care workers are facing critical shortages of surgical masks and respirators. To help tackle the problem, more Americans are sourcing a huge number of masks from overseas
Church Leaders Draw Fire, Legal Consequences...
COVID-19 is disrupting Christian preparations for Easter as well as the religious observances of Jews and Muslims. While most churches, synagogues and mosques have suspended in-person services, several religious leaders in America are under fire for violating bans on public gatherings
COVID Banning China Wildlife Trade
Scientists say COVID-19 likely originated through ‘animal to human’ transmission at a wild animal market in Wuhan, China. New studies by the Global Virome Project, a worldwide effort to increase preparedness for pandemics, indicate the world can expect about five new animal-borne pathogens to infect humans each year, creating a sense of urgency to curb the wild animal tradeable Life
Coronavirus Pandemic In India Has Seen...
In Delhi, police arrested a man for allegedly calling a woman “coronavirus” after he had spit ‘paan’ on her face. The woman has filed a police complaint alleging that the discriminatory remarks made by the man. The man was arrested under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which deals with the crime of using words, gestures or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
South Africa’s Overcrowded Slums Most Vulnerable to...
Even before South Africa became hit hard by coronavirus, the country was struggling with a healthcare system battered by tuberculosis and HIV. Health experts say the vulnerable population in poor and overcrowded slums is now even more at risk
Lassa Fever Epidemic in Nigeria Far...
Along with the global coronavirus virus pandemic, Nigeria is also battling a deadly Lassa Fever outbreak that has killed at least 176 people. Doctors say the illness is an annual problem in Africa that ddeserves more attention
Wuhan Migrant Workers Who Built COVID-19...
Workers from other parts of China were initially attracted by a promise of 3,000 yuan/day for labor on the two field hospital sites at Leishenshan and Huoshenshan in Wuhan
Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Afghanistan Raise...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 were registered in Kabul on Wednesday night, said the Ministry of Public Health, bringing the total number of the positive cases to 239