Headlines- At a site that was the target of hostile Iranian attacks, a fire was brought under control..
- On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that attacks on Iran "will continue until I say it's enough."
- Early on Wednesday, air defenses around the Bushehr nuclear power station in southern Iran were activated, according to Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency.
- According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), U.S. forces have resumed their naval blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports.
- In a statement to Iran's leaders at the Negev Conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would become aggressive if tensions persisted.
- Over the past two days, as the U.S.-Iran war has resumed, including Iranian strikes on cargo ships, the price of crude oil has shot up.
Tag: Ramadan Fast
Turkey’s High Inflation Disrupts Ramadan Celebrations
Due to Turkey’s high inflation rate, Muslim worshippers in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir say they are unable to purchase vital groceries for Ramadan celebrations
In Virtual Iftar, Muslims and Jews...
People break their fast in a meal known as Iftar every evening during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. As Mike O’Sullivan reports, one organisation in Los Angeles is using a virtual Iftar to bridge the divide between Muslims and Jews during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ramadan Smart Prayer Apps
During Ramadan many mosques are open, but because of attendance limits there’s no guarantee of a place to pray. But new phone apps can help solve that problem, as VOA’s Yuni Salim found
During Pandemic, Ramadan Iftar Becomes ‘Drive-thru’...
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many into changing their way of life and routines. Muslim communities in the United States, who are observing the holy month of Ramadan, must too, adapt to this new norm as well
Non-Muslim Teacher Fasts During Ramadan to...
A high school teacher in the state of Minnesota is fasting during the high holy month of Ramadan to show support for his Muslim students
Nineteen Hours of Ramadan Sunlight for...
Muslims in the U.S. state of Alaska face nearly 20 hours of daylight during the fasting month of Ramadan