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.
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Mucuchies Dog Breed
The native dog breed of Venezuela is called Mucuchies, after the town of Mucuchíes.Mucuchies are loyal, independent and brave, making them great guard dogs. The Mucuchies dog breed builds a close bond with it’s humans.
Venezuelans Unable to Access HPV Vaccine
The human papillomavirus, or HPV, which can cause cervical cancer in women and various types of cancer in males, can be prevented effectively by vaccination. But the vaccine is neither available nor affordable to many in Venezuela.
Chicago Experiences Migrant Surge
A wave of migrants, many of whom are from Central and South America, who crossed the southern border into the United States are having difficulty finding accommodation in the midwestern city of Chicago.
Venezuelan Analysts Warn of Growing Censorship
Venezuela’s journalists brace for a tough future as more than 100 radio stations have been shut down in the last year and proposals to regulate social media have been made
Despite Guaranteed Deportation, Venezuelan Migrants Continue...
Despite recent changes to the Biden administration’s immigration policy and tightening of border restrictions, Venezuelan migrants who enter the U.S. illegally continue to turn themselves in to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Pregnancy Crisis in Veneguala
In Venezuela, a health crisis and the inability of many pregnant women to pay for medical exams and appointments are prompting an increasing number of them to give birth outside of hospitals
Artists in Bogota Rediscover Value of...
Over the past ten years, the Bolivar, the official currency of Venezuela, has nearly lost all of its value. That has led to artists in the neighboring country of Colombia using the nearly worthless bills as a canvas
UNHCR Steps Up its Efforts to...
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, said on Wednesday that the onset of winter, along with the disastrous consequences of COVID-19, posed a direct threat to the health and livelihoods of Venezuelans stranded in southern Latin America
Armed Clashes Continue on the Colombia-Venezuela...
Armed Clashes Continue On The Colombia-Venezuela Border, Displacing Thousands Of People. One Venezuelan Nurse Is Attempting To Cross Into Colombia To Assist Those In Need
Venezuela Crisis: Barter Economy
Venezuela’s currency the Bolivar is worth almost nothing these days. That’s forced the country’s citizens to figure out new ways to put food on their tables