Headlines- The Health Ministry reports that since the start of the "ceasefire," at least 23 children have died and 93 have been injured in Lebanon.
- Six people, including three children, were killed and twelve were injured in an Israeli strike on the town of Arab Salim in the Nabatieh district in South Lebanon.
- In a statement released on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces claimed to have hit at least 40 purported Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon over the course of the preceding 24 hours, despite a ceasefire that Israeli and Lebanese authorities had agreed upon last month.
- According to U.S. intelligence, Iran still has access to its missile stockpile and substantial missile launch capability.
- 15 merchant ships "supporting humanitarian aid" have been permitted to travel through Iranian ports since the U.S. military started the blockade.
- For a summit with Chinese premier Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump has arrived in China.
- Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Federal Reserve chair, confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, paving the door for Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell when Powell's tenure expires later this week.
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Ahead of Crucial COP29 Climate Summit,Global...
In Baku, Azerbaijan, a country whose economy is heavily dependent on the sale of fossil fuels, the COP29 climate summit is set to get underway on Monday. Despite warnings that efforts to curb global warming are way off track,world leaders and thousands of delegates will try to negotiate ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions over 12 days.
In Latvia,Ukrainian Doctors Find Jobs and...
After Russia invaded Ukraine, more than 160,000 Ukrainians fled their home country and came in the Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Over fifty thousand refugees came to Latvia, including doctors.
Slain Pakistani Journalist’s Widow Losing Hope...
The widow of a prominent journalist from Pakistan who was killed in Kenya two years ago is losing hope to gettingjustice.The case is being brought up as media watchdogs draw attention to Pakistan’s record of failing to investigate attacks on media.
In Spain’s Deadliest Modern Natural Disaster,...
In the wake of the deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history, the government says, that over 200 people have died and dozens more are missing.Locals say they feel abandoned by their government.
The Lessons of War:Survival Classes Introduced...
In order to educate students lifetime lessons on survival and patriotism, Ukrainian schools have introduced a new subject called “Defense of Ukraine,” which includes first aid, drone operation, and weapons safety handling.
Cybercrime in Nigeria:Inside a “hustle kingdom”
In West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Nigeria, there is a rise in informal academies known as “hustle kingdoms,” where young people are trained how to carry out online frauds.
Weather Damage and Arson Attacks Are...
Election officials in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon, where ballot box arson has raised concerns, and in the hurricane-damaged parts of North Carolina state are facing additional challenges as voting gets underway in a tightly-contested U.S. presidential election.
US Political History:Some of the Most...
The turn up to the 2024 United States presidential election has been full of twists and turns,but believe it or not,some of the most bizarre events in American election history have happened. America has seen everything, from imprisoned politicians to election chaos.
As Aid Access Blocked,Community Soup Kitchens...
With little help from the international community, those in need are being fed by community-funded soup kitchens in war-torn Omdurman, the most populated city in Sudan. As one part of Sudan faces famine for the first time in seven years, the United States and other countries have urged the warring sides to grant humanitarian organizations unfettered access.
Are Religious Groups in Bangladesh Gaining...
Since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, religious parties in Bangladesh have active in national politics.VOA’s Sarah Zaman reports from the capital, Dhaka, on their impact.