Headlines- A shooting that took place early on Sunday on a pedestrian promenade near to the University of Iowa campus in downtown Iowa City injured at least three students.
- 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.
Tag: Spain
Spanish Restaurant Chain ‘The Mafia Sits...
After the Italian government won in a lengthy court struggle, claiming that the company’s name was offensive, a prominent Spanish restaurant chain was ordered to change its name.
Missing Dog in Spain’s Adamuz...
On January 20 morning, a dog that missing following the Adamuz (located in the province of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain) train accident was found to be in good health. Boro was taken to an emotional reunion with his owner by an Infoca forest firefighting team when they saw him.
World’s Oldest Olive Tree Farga de...
There is a small fence around the 1,700-year-old Farga de l’Arión. One unique piece of natural heritage is a 1,700-year-old olive tree outside the small town of Ulldecona in Catalonia,Spain. It may be the oldest olive tree in the world according to scientific dating.
As New Arrivals Surge,Spain to Regularize...
According to recent government figures, a record number of migrants from West Africa have arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands this year. The Spanish government says it needs young workers to boost its economy, so it proposes to award permits to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants who are already in the country.
In Spain’s Deadliest Modern Natural Disaster,...
In the wake of the deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history, the government says, that over 200 people have died and dozens more are missing.Locals say they feel abandoned by their government.
Recognition of Palestinian Statehood by Norway,...
Israel, which is at war with Hamas militants in Gaza, responded furiously to the announcement on Wednesday by three European nations that they planned to formally recognize Palestinian statehood
Disabled Syrian Refugee Dreams of Paralympics...
Adnan Almousa Alfermli is one of the notable Syrian refugees who Spain took in and has accomplished big things.His goal is to winning a gold medal from the Paralympics.
Spain Makes it Easier For Ukrainian...
As many relatives arrive in the small Catalan town of Guissona, where one out of every seven residents is Ukrainian, residents have turned to humanitarian relief
COVID-19 Causes Havoc on Spain’s Hotel...
A labor union in Spain that represents hotel maids, many of whom are migrants, is planning to introduce a new reservation app that, in addition to service and amenities, assesses hotels based on how they treat their employees
Innovation is Key to Freedom for...
Thousands of migrants risk their lives as they travel from Senegal’s coastlines to Spain on a treacherous sea route. Those that succeed will face a life outside the law as well as the stigma of being labelled an illegal immigrant