Headlines- Kurdish troops reported that a coalition led by the United States shot down multiple drones over Erbil, the capital of the northern Kurdistan region of Iraq, on Wednesday.
- The potential sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $1.96 billion was approved by the US State Department on Wednesday.
- In protest of this week's ban on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's foreign ministry summoned Britain's ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday, vowing that the move would "not go unanswered".
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on Wednesday that a U.S. aircraft fired on an oil tanker that "attempted to violate the U.S. blockade" on Iranian ports.
- US President Donald Trump stated that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cannot be negotiated with and that the United States might have to eliminate it.
Tag: Srinagar
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.
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.
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
Water Shortages Are Feared as Kashmir’s...
Nearly a quarter of the world’s population depends on the Himalayan glaciers for water. The glaciers, on the other hand, are rapidly melting
Massive Joint Weddings Are Saving Poor...
ion in Srinagar, Kashmir, is helping Indian parents and couples lower the financial burden by organizing marriage events where more than 100 couples tie the knot