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.
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Modern Cyborg
It seems inevitable that in this era of smart technology people would begin to think of ways to make their tech part of their body. Today, people have the ability to change themselves in new and unprecedented ways – and a 19-year-old Kai Landre is living proof
Love and Ballots
California couple John and Laura Hunter disagree on some things – including how President Trump is carrying out his job. But they have found common ground in helping migrants make the treacherous journey to America. They talk to us about some of the factors shaping their radically different political opinions
Cambodian Refugee Letters
Children of immigrants, who are born in United States, often struggle to understand their own identity. A Cambodian-American actress is using her art to explore her roots through a very personal story
Long Distance LOVE
Studying abroad can be the opportunity of a lifetime, but sometimes it comes at a cost to personal relationships. For this Valentine’s Day, partners Pavel and Vince explore the secrets to maintaining a long-distance international relationship, affirming their love for each other from 16,000 kilometers (10,000 miles) away
Homeless Britain – Mexico
A surprisingly simple idea to help homeless people has gone viral – and is spreading around the world. The ‘Take One, Leave One’ concept aims to offer warm clothing to the homeless
Ashburn Data Center
Have you ever stored something on the cloud and wondered where that data goes? You might be surprised to learn it’s in a quiet residential community located about thirty miles outside of Washington, D.C. The majority of the world’s internet traffic passes through the town of Ashburn in Loudoun County, Virginia— home to one of the world’s largest internet exchanges
Afghan Housewives Becoming Entrepreneurs
While increasing numbers of Afghan women are taking part outside their homes, the majority are homemakers. But, a group of women in the country’s western province of Herat are making a name for themselves as entrepreneurs
Pakistan Art
In a country often criticized for a lack of tolerance and religious freedom, one man is trying to change attitudes through art. In the process, he is uplifting the lives of hundreds of under-privileged children
Yazidi Victims Choir
When the Islamic State terror group swept across northern Iraq in 2014, they tried to wipe out the Yazidi people, a minority ethnic group that had lived in the mountains for millennia. Thousands of men were killed, and women and girls forcibly enslaved. The ancient Yazidi culture was at risk of being eradicated
Groom My Ride
In 1994, Lezlie Hiner started ‘Work to Ride,’ a program for urban youth from low-income families or challenging environments. The program provides young people with a fun and challenging environment for gaining life skills and confidence