Headlines- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy issues a warning that the Strait of Hormuz is "closed," citing five tankers that have been hit since Friday.
- Four drones were intercepted and destroyed over the provinces of Riyadh, Eastern, and Southern, according to the coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
- The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen claims to have intercepted three drones in the southern and Riyadh regions, two cruise missiles over the Red Sea, and a ballistic missile headed for the Saudi city of Yanbu. In the
- Police and pritesters clashed during Saturday's large-scale protests across France over social injustice, exorbitant prices, and the condition of the educational system.
- Just two days before the new sanctions and tariffs on Russia mandated by the law named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham were scheduled to go into effect, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving them.
- On Saturday afternoon, a car drove through a soccer match in Wichita, Kansas, killing a child and an adult and injuring numerous others.
Tag: Sports
War Backdrops Paris Games For Ukraine’s...
Hundreds of the most promising athletes in the country have killed as a result of the war in Ukraine.But that hasn’t stopped Kyiv from sending a 140-member Olympic team to the Paris Games.Others watch and worry from outside their homeland.
Keeping Paris Olympics Safe Poses New...
France has already resisted attacks on its internet and rail services only days into the Paris Olympics. However, tens of thousands of police, gendarmes, and soldiers are part of the massive security force that has been put in place.As Lisa Bryant reports from Paris; a large number of the soldiers currently manning the streets of the French city have served overseas.
Meet First Freestyle BMX Olympian From...
In the BMX Freestyle event in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Vincent Leygonie is representing South Africa.
Officials Say Paris is “Ready” for...
The Paris Olympics kick off on Friday evening with a stunning ceremony on the Seine River. The figures behind the event are staggering: billions of dollars, millions of tourists, thousands of athletes, and security forces. Aside from severe weather and political upheaval, the city’s first Olympic Games in a century faced a number of serious roadblocks in the lead-up, including COVID-19 threats and strike action.
Breakdancing The New Competition in Olympics
In Paris, France, breakdancing makes its debut as a new Olympic sport. VOA’s Heather Maxwell talks to B-Girl Fatima Zahra El Mamouny and B-Boy Bilal Mallakh ahead of of their major game participation.
Gymnastics:Pakistani Sisters Choose Over Working as...
In Pakistan, sixty-four percent of people are under thirty. While there aren’t many opportunities for this population to play sports,they barely exist for the country’s girls.
South African Car “Spinning” Promoted by...
The self-described former gangster who was recently appointed minister of sports in South Africa wants to promote a sport linked to the country’s gangster culture.
Traditional Nigerian Boxing Reviving
In most of northern Nigeria, Dambe, or Hausa traditional boxing, is a popular sport. In the north-central Plateau State, however, the sport was suspended for more than ten years as a result of religious and ethnic violence.Now, Dambe enthusiasts are excited with the gradual return of the game to the city of Jos.
Pickleball Popular in US,But Not Everyone...
The fastest-growing sport in the US is pickleball. All age groups enjoy playing it because it’s easy to learn and can be done in a short space. But not everyone finds it appealing.
Turkey’s Iconic Oil Wrestling Returns
Last Year, Turkey Cancelled One Of The World’s Oldest Athletic Events, The Centuries-Old Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, Due To The COVID Outbreak. The Festival’s Comeback Gives Turkish And International Fans Optimism That The Epidemic Limitations Would Soon Be Lifted. Dorian Jones Is Reporting From Edirne, Turkey’s Northern Province