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: Ukraine Conflict
Hope Shines One Year After Massacres...
Early on in its massive attack on Ukraine, Russia’s forces drew close to Kyiv and carried out some of the bloodiest massacres the conflict has ever seen in the communities of Irpin and Bucha. An
The Story of Ukranian Journalist Turned...
Ukrainian journalist Petro Shevchenko left his work and went to the front lines to defend his country at the start of Russia’s invasion.
Attacks Take Place in Ukrainian City...
Kherson, a city in southern Ukraine, was retaken by Ukrainian forces from Russian forces in November, but the city is still at war, with attacks forcing families to relocate again. VOA’s Heather Murdock reports from Kherson, Ukraine
Fears Russia Will Weaponize Migration Pose...
The European Union says it faced “unprecedented challenges” at its borders last year as a result of a substantial increase in the number of asylum seekers arriving on Europe’s southern shores and millions of Ukrainians escaping Russia’s invasion by fleeing to Europe.
From the Frontline:Bakhmut
After months of bombings, the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut is now the scene of a fierce battle. While the neighborhood is being bombarded by artillery, some locals seek refuge underground, while a few others risk their lives to work at an outdoor market where they can make a small amount of money.
Dnipro:Hundreds of Survivors Homeless
After a bombing on Saturday in Dnipro, Ukraine, rescuers are still pulling out the bodies that are buried in the rubble. Ukraine
Despite War,Lviv Preservationists Save Historic Buildings
While it’s unknown when the war in Ukraine will end, a volunteer group called Lviv Knights in western Ukraine has been working since 2014 to help restore old historical buildings that might have damaged by military action
Controversial Law Signed by Zelenskyy Could...
Late last year, a controversial law expanding government control over Ukrainian media was signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Some critics of the new law have called it censorship
Kashmir Bird Migration May Be Affected...
Beyond Moscow and Kyiv, the impacts of the war in Ukraine may impact both people and wildlife.
Volunteer Brigade Defends the Homeland in...
Russian shelling have been a part of Odesa’s daily life ever since Russia invaded Ukraine. But a dedicated group of locals from police officers to hairdressers are fighting back as part of a territorial defense effort.