Headlines
  • Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, attended high-level discussions in Iran about the resumption of talks between the US and Iran.
  • In an interview with Iranian state media on Wednesday, Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, threatened that Iran would sink US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and ​said it believed ‌China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on ⁠Iran.
  • Israel's strikes against Hezbollah have resulted in at least 2,167 deaths and 7,061 injuries in Lebanon.
  • Iran will compete in the World Cup "for sure" despite the war with the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed on Wednesday.
  • Iran's army has threatened to block trade via the Red Sea, the Gulf, and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade of Iranian ports persists.

Tag: Coronavirus Pandemic

August 27, 2020

Stranded in Miami, Cruise Ship Workers...

Stranded for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, many cruise ship workers have been living in hotels since March

August 26, 2020

Russia Hails Its COVID-19 Vaccine But...

Russia announced this month it had won the global race to develop the first vaccine against the novel coronavirus. But that self-proclaimed victory – and plans to ramp up production – come amid lingering questions about the safety and effectiveness of the Russian drug

August 24, 2020

South Africa COVID-19 Death Toll Surpresses...

The provinces with the highest number of infections include Gauteng with 206 018 cases, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 109 841, Western Cape 104 588 and Eastern Cape 85 203

August 23, 2020

Black Barbershops Join COVID Fight

African Americans are nearly four times more likely to die of COVID-19 than whites, by one estimate. But polls show more Blacks than whites say they will not get a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available. A history of racism in medicine means trust in the health system is lower among African Americans

August 21, 2020

Nigeria’s Ginger Farmers Enjoy Pandemic Boon

Nigeria is the world’s third largest producer of ginger after India and China and has seen steady sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers seek the health benefits of the spicy root

COVID-19: Euthopia’s Detention Centers

Ethiopia arrested thousands of protesters, opposition members, and journalists during July’s sectarian unrest. Health workers and local officials say some of those detained have contracted COVID-19 and are concerned the virus is spreading in overcrowded prisons and makeshift detention centers

August 20, 2020

COVID-19: US School Controversy

Many countries, school administrators and families are facing the troubling problem of when and how to reopen schools. Opening-up the schools with the lingering COVID danger is a difficult challenge. Saba Shah Khan tries to find out if the students, parents and schools are ready

August 19, 2020

How COVID-19 Vaccines Being Tested Work

Five different vaccines against COVID-19 are in the last phase of testing. They follow three different strategies, including novel approaches

August 17, 2020

Malawi President Announces Plans to Reopen...

Titus Divala,an expert in epidemics at Malawi’s College of Medicine,warns that the good number of recoveries form COVID-19 should not be a ticket for complacency

August 16, 2020

Driven to Acting

If you cannot go into the theater, in Annapolis, Maryland, you can see live performances, and from the comfort of your own car

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