Headlines- Although the United States is prepared to strike Iran "at any time," US President Donald Trump says he does not see the fresh fighting lasting "too long."
- Iran's attack on a Saudi tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that claimed two lives has been denounced by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Alex Kiprotich, a Kenyan newspaper editor, is abducted by armed men, and his employer suspects the government
- According to a new ruling, Tyler R., the man accused with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September of last year, may be executed if found guilty in the murder case.
- Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist of Hong Kong, pleaded a guilty to a charge of conspiring with foreign organizations on Wednesday.
- Over 1,000 people have died as a result of last week's massive flash flood at the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.
Tag: Coronavirus Updates
In Northeast Syria, Curfew Imposed Amid...
A surge in coronavirus infections has forced local officials in northeast Syria to declare a week-long curfew to curb the virus’s spread
Thailand Increases COVID Vaccination and Plans...
In recent weeks, the Thai government has stepped up its vaccination campaign, with an estimated 39 percent of the country’s population receiving their first dose vaccines by mid-September and planning to reopen tourist spots
Story of Harlem Groomer
During the outbreak, Brian Taylor, a Sierra Leonean immigrant renowned as the Harlem Groomer in New York City, lost 80% of his non-essential business. But he discovered a creative way to continue doing his work, inspiring a national movement in the process.
Return to Work Order Disappoints a...
This week, nearly all of New York City’s 300,000 employees were required to return to work after the city ended remote employment. However, not everyone is happy with how the return was handled
Broadway in New York City Reopens
As Broadway reopens after 18 months due to COVID-19 Pandemic, theatres implement new safety measures for both audience and cast and crew.Aladin,The Book of Mormon,Come From Away,Diana,Girl From the North Country,Hamilton,The Lion King,Wicked,Chicago all perform in front of fully vaccinated audience
Kenya’s Jobless Youths Take to the...
Kenyan authorities claim that the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact has forced thousands of young people into the streets, with many turning to criminality
Only 1% of Nigerians Get Vaccinated
In the wake of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, less than 1% of the population of Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, has been properly vaccinated against the coronavirus. Nigerian authorities are scrambling for additional vaccines, but they claim that disinformation and myths are deterring people from getting them
Behind the Mask Smiling
Laura Fuchs captures people’s “smizes” (when you smile with your eyes) from all walks of life by photographing New Yorkers wearing masks
Chinese Authorities in Tibet Cancel Annual...
Chinese authorities in Tibet have arrested 110 Tibetans on suspicion of sharing videos of preparations for a local horse racing festival they ordered canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources in Tibet told RFA
China’s State Broadcaster Takes Down Virus...
Some Chinese state media outlets have removed a report on the origins of the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic that cited a “Swiss biologist” after the Swiss embassy said there was no such person