Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
Tag: Coronavirus
‘A New Beginning’: Relief, Hope as...
British health officials are warning that people with a “significant history” of allergic reactions should not receive the new coronavirus vaccine that was rolled out in a mass vaccination program Tuesday,
Coronavirus Schools Closures
The number of schoolchildren affected by COVID-19-related school closures soared by 38 percent in November, placing significant strain on the learning progress and well-being of an additional 90 million students globally
WHO: Vaccine Approval Does Not Mean...
Officials with the World Health Organization cautioned Friday that approval of a vaccine for use in Britain this week does not mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over
Ghana Worried Over COVID-19 During Elections
Ghana has been lauded for its COVID-19 response and fairly low death toll of 323 people. But, health experts worry the virus could be spread at campaign rallies for next week’s election
5 Questions About Russia’s Sputnik V...
Russia is pushing ahead with its domestically produced Sputnik V vaccine as the global race for a safe and effective vaccine that can put an end to the coronavirus pandemic heats up
Mali’s Horse Racing
Mali’s iconic Bamako Hippodrome has re-opened its traditional horse races on Sundays after months of being closed due to COVID-19
Ethiopian Refugees Worry about COVID-19 Outbreak...
Thousands of Ethiopians who fled the fighting in Tigray to camps in Sudan face a new threat – a COVID-19 outbreak. Naba Mohiedeen reports from Al Qadarif, Sudan
Nigerian Officials Worry as Citizens Flout...
In Nigeria, authorities are worried that COVID-19 may spike again, as millions ignore safety measures such as wearing facemasks and social distancing
Matatus Launch COVID-19 Tracing Program in...
As Kenya sees a jump in confirmed cases of COVID-19, the country’s colorful public transport buses, called matatus, have launched a progrm in the capital for passenger contact tracing. If a rider tests positive for the virus, other commuters will get an alert that they should go for testing
South Africa Records 2,653 New COVID-19...
According to Premier Sihle Zikalala, the province has not reached the resurgence threshold, although the number of cases has been fluctuating in the past week, with the province recording the higher number of 353 cases on Friday