Headlines- On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
- US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
- Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
- Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
- Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.
Tag: UNESCO
Residents of the UNESCO World Heritage...
Before the war, Lalibela, aUnited Nations World Heritage site just a few kilometres from the Tigray region’s border, was a popular tourist destination. With conflict that saw the town change hands multiple times, tourism came to a halte
Patan a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Patan is a treasure trove of architectural gems and ancient temples with a history dating back to the mediaeval period. It is home to Rani Ka Vav, the latest Indian entrant to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This location, located in Gujarat, is on the banks of the ancient Saraswati river’s remnants
North Macedonia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site...
New Hotels, Apartment Buildings, And Restaurants Have Been Built Hastily, And Often Illegally, On North Macedonia’s Side Of Lake Ohrid, With Little Concern For The Region’s Historical Character
UAE with UNESCO Patronage Finance the...
During the jihadist occupation and in the conflict phases which ended in December 2017 with the Iraqi armed forces reconquering Mosul, the church of St Thomas had suffered serious damage to the external walls and the internal colonnade that separates the naves. The symbolic extent of the restoration of the church of St Thomas was highlighted in a UNESCO statement, which describes the Christian place of worship as an emblem of the history of Mosul
Kenya’s World Heritage Town Worries Development...
Kenya’s remote island of Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is under threat, say activists. Authorities are constructing major projects on the mainland, including a port, an oil pipeline, and transport links. They also hope to build the region’s first coal-fired power plant
Chinese Company Accused Of Damaging Montenegrin...
Montenegrin residents have launched a lawsuit against a Chinese construction company, claiming their lands have been devastated by the construction of a new highway. UNESCO also expressed concern over “severe impacts” to the Tara River
Ethiopia Cautiously Embraces New Era of...
Ethiopia’s historic strides toward democracy and openness have given journalists in the country hope for greater freedom to report the news
Wikitongues Helps Bring Languages Back to...
Such revival success stories give volunteers like Theron Musuweu Kolokwe hope that his efforts can save Subiya and other African languages from extinction. Kolokwe’s goal is to create a dictionary, and a curriculum so it can be taught in school