Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- After the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage by Russia's FSB security agency, Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned in Russia's ambassador on Wednesday.
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Frustrated with Refugees,Turkey Calls for Talks...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants Russia to participate in talks with Syria on the return of millions of refugees.Erdogan’s call this week for dialogue with Syria follows a spate of protests and rioting by Turks who want their government to stop hosting refugees from Syria’s 13-year-old civil war.
Nine Months into Israel-Hamas War,Efforts to...
The Palestinian militant group said it is waiting for an Israeli response as the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza entered its ninth month on Sunday after dropping a key demand in its response to a cease-fire proposal backed by the West.
To Deter Migrants Italy Tries New...
In an effort to prevent migrants from trying to cross the Mediterranean from Africa, the Italian government is trying out with a novel development-focused strategy. If the plan is successful, analysts say, could serve as a model for all of Europe. For VOA, Henry Wilkins reports from the Italian island of Lampedusa, where residents are welcoming the measure after thousands arrived there in a single week last year.
Ukraine Defends its Monuments and its...
Ukrainians are fighting to preserve not just their territory but also their history as their war against Russia’s invasion of their country continues. Ukrainians say that Russia is deliberately destroying their cultural monuments in an effort to erase the country’s history and its identity as a separate nation.
Tougher Laws Called for by Afghans...
In Afghanistan, the rate of opium addiction is still rising even after 20 years of government treatment programs and a Taliban-imposed ban on poppy cultivation.Some Afghans who are addicted to drugs say the Taliban should crack down harder on the sales and purchase of illicit drugs.
The Ambiance of Southern Florida Changed...
The Florida Keys are a string of islands located just to the south of the state’s mainland.The southernmost tip is Key West. Because of its location, migrants—especially those from Haiti and Cuba—find it to be a natural first stop and eventual home.
US Faces Big Problems from Wildlife...
According to the US Department of Homeland Security, the illegal wildlife trade brings in over $23 billion annually.Angelina Bagdasaryan has more on a new exhibit that’s opened in Los Angeles trying to shed some light on the practice in this story narrated by Anna Rice.
Protests in Rebel-Held Northwest Syria Continue...
In Syria’s last rebel-held stronghold, recent crackdowns have scared off a large number of protestors off the streets.But some rallies continue with locals in Idlib, which authorities refer to as Syria’s “forgotten” city, are demanding for the releas’e of political prisoners and economic relief.
Panama’s Traditional Dress Pollera Faces Uncertain...
One of the most recognized traditional costumes in Latin America is the pollera, the beautiful, elaborate, and highly expensive national garment of Panama.But production of the gorgeous garment faces an uncertain future.
Afghan Journalist Seeks Asylum in U.S....
Many Afghans, including Nizakat Parsa, are requesting relocation for greater freedom and security in the United States.The journalist and his family embarked on a three-month journey through the Americas in search of safety.