Headlines- After issuing warnings, Iranian forces turned back two tankers that were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the ongoing US maritime blockade as the reason.
- Iran claimed that since the war with the US and Israel started on February 28, over 3,400 people had died.
- On Saturday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran threatened to strike any ship that approached the Strait of Hormuz.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs called the Iranian ambassador to India to discuss the "serious incident" involving two Indian-flagged ships that were fired upon on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said that it is examining fresh U.S. proposals that were communicated through Pakistan's mediators, but it has not yet responded.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed on Saturday that his fighters would retaliate against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stated that the current 10-day ceasefire with Israel cannot be one-sided.
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Ukraine Says Russia Abducted Over 19,000...
Russia’s invasion became hostages, while other children were deported to Russia where they were made to participate in adoption and reeducation programs. From Kiev, Anna Chernikova reportd from Kyiv Ukraine’s on Ukraine’s efforts to bring them home
Ukrainian Priests:Serve Church, Support State
Orthodox priests in Ukraine are finding themselves trying to serve their church and support their state, even when those two are at adds as Orthodox Christians get ready to celebrate Easter on May 5.
Mined Country:How Explosives Impact the Evironment...
Officials say that two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine is one of the most mined countries in the world.
Ukrainian Librarians’ Struggle to Preserve Libraries...
According to Ukrainian officials, since Russia launched its campaign, more than 200 libraries have been destroyed and about 400 have been damaged.Lesia
Ukrainians Honored for Their Work to...
Animal rights groups and political leaders in Ukraine are honoring volunteers and activists who save and care for animals affected by the war. Among those being acknowledged is Maria Vronska [[pron: VRON- skah]].
In Their Own Words:Covering Ukraine
As Russia’s war on Ukraine in its third year, Celia Mendoza of VOA shares her experiences reporting from the front lines in Ukraine and interacting with those affected by the war.
In Military School,Ukrainian Girls Study,Train, Compete...
Ukraine is facing a shortage of soldiers and ammunition over two years after Russia invaded the country. As a result, a growing number of Ukrainian women are joining the armed forces and girls are opting to train to become officers.
US Hospital, Ukrainian Charity Helps Kids...
The invasion of Russia of Ukraine has resulted in an increased danger for many at risk patients, particularly young cancer patients.Yet, some Ukrainian children are receiving care worldwide thanks to the efforts of a Ukrainian charity that collaborates with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the United States
The Full-Scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine...
On the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv.
Ukraine War-Affected Economy Shows Signs of...
In 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country’s economy shrank by 29%. Millions of people were also displaced, enterprises in Ukraine were destroyed and exports were halted. Officials from Ukraine, however, say that the GDP grew by 5% in 2023.