Headlines- On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
- US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
- Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
- Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
- Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.
Tag: Kashmir
In Kashmir Uber Launches Water Transport...
With its first water transport service in Asia, Uber is now available in Kashmir. Customers can order meal delivery, rides, and other services through the company’s smartphone app.But local boat owners are concerned that the new service will hurt business.
In Kashmir,Militant Attacks on Nonlocals Panic...
Migrant workers in the region are concerned about a spate of targeted killings of nonlocals in Kashmir, as they are torn between the need to earn livelihood and the fear of being killed.
Kashmiri Journalist Finds New Survival Recipe...
Restrictions on the media forced a former news anchor in Kashmir out of a job; she is now pursuing a new career in the food industry.
Christmas Treasures Made from Paper by...
Very few Christians live in Kashmir,but people from the region put their blood and sweat into preparing gifts for Christmas celebrations.With cameraperson Wasim Nabi,Muheet Ul Islam for VOA has more from Srinagar.
Female Authors of Kashmir
In Kashmir, more female writers are emerging. From Srinagar, Muheet Ul Islam has more.
India Found Lithium-Rich Bauxite in Jammu...
At the village of Salal in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, Indi a claims to have discovered nearly 6 million metric tonnes of lithium-rich bauxite. For many locals, the finding turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Kashmir Bird Migration May Be Affected...
Beyond Moscow and Kyiv, the impacts of the war in Ukraine may impact both people and wildlife.
Christmas Celebrated in Kashmir
In Kashmir, a small Christian group enthusiastically observed Christmas. Despite being a minority religion, the group has influenced muslim majority territory a Muslim majority in the areas of health, education, and sports.
Targeted Killings of Minority Hindus in...
After a gap of 16 years, killings of the minority Pandit Hindus in Kashmir have resumed, raising concerns about the safety of the minority group
Artisans in Kashmir’s Troubled Srinagar Get...
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network’s inclusion of Srinagar has brought optimism to artists in turbulent Kashmir