Headlines- In a post on his X account on Thursday, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson accused that the US was "deliberately attacking civilian targets"
- Speaking to reporters at the White House, US Vice President JD Vance tried to downplay the war by claiming that it is not a war at all.
- According to a 24-hour update on the Pentagon's casualty database, the number of American troops injured in the war with Iran has risen to 767.
- Iran's repeated attacks were condemned by Kuwait's foreign ministry as a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a direct threat to its security and stability.
- The first such transfer since the outbreak of the most recent war between Israel and Hezbollah six months ago took place on Thursday when a Lebanese man who had been imprisoned in Israel was released.
- Over the past week, more than 1,700 Indonesians have fallen ill with food poisoning after consuming government-provided free school meals as part of a new scheme.
- Over 1,270 people have died as a result of last week's massive flash flood at the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.
Tag: Ukraine
Ukraine’s Mariupol Port Struggles To Stay...
After five years of conflict in eastern Ukraine, the port of Mariupol is struggling to survive. With the loss of coal exports and Russia choking access to the Sea of Azov, the port’s maritime traffic has been cut in half. But Mariupol hopes Chinese investment can revive its sinking fortunes
Kidnapped, Tortured, Jailed: The Forgotten Prisoners...
As Ukraine and Russia discuss resuming peace talks, thousands of families remain torn apart by conflict. In rebel-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine, hundreds of people have been detained and accused of spying — with widespread evidence of torture and killings
Chernobyl Tourism Boom Brings Illegal Traffic...
Inspired by the popular TV series and a tourism initiative proposed by Ukraine’s president, more tourists are visiting the Chernobyl exclusion zone than ever. Alongside the official guided tours, the abandoned area has also seen a rising number of illegal visitors entering at their own risk
A ‘School For Superheroes’ For Sick...
Ukraine says it will ensure children in major regional hospitals receive an education from September 2019. Some 2,000 children are currently educated in hospitals, but one group, which runs a “School For Superheroes” in a Kyiv hospital, says 10,000 hospitalized children need schooling
Presidential Campaign Kicks Off In Ukraine
As of now, Poroshenko’s main rival appears to be Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister who announced her candidacy in June
Ukraine: Barriers to Free Movement for...
A central problem is that those in control of the area have not made the bridge at Stanitsa Luhanska, the sole crossing point in the region, safe for civilians
UN Concern Over Escalation of Tensions...
United States Ambassador Nikki Haley said the latest events represent “yet another reckless Russian escalation,” adding that Russia “decided to prevent passage of the Ukrainian ships, rammed them, and then opened fire on them.”