Headlines- After attending high-level discussions and presenting Pakistani officials with Tehran's list of demands for ending the war, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad, Pakistan.
- US President Donald Trump has called off envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's planned visit to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran.
- An intercepted ship affiliated to the Iranian "shadow fleet" is being escorted back to Iran by a Navy helicopter, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
- About ten minutes after he announced on Saturday morning that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would not be traveling to Pakistan for diplomatic talks, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran sent over a new peace offer that was "much better" than what they would have worked with going into the meeting.
- On Saturday, Tuareg rebels and an Al-Qaeda affiliate took credit for synchronized operations throughout Mali.
- In the first elections since the start of the Gaza war, Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza cast votes for local councils on Saturday.
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Fake Uniforms For Sale At Kabul...
Fake uniforms and military accessories are being bought and sold at markets in the Afghan capital, Kabul. It’s feared some such uniforms are being used by criminals and terrorists in Afghanistan to infiltrate targets
Rebuilding One Year After Hellish Fire...
It’s been a year since the deadliest fire in California history destroyed 90% of the town of Paradise, killing 85 people. Much of the burned debris has been removed and empty lots remain. Most of the fire survivors are scattered, living in other towns and cities. But there are a few who have moved back to Paradise, and dream of a day when the town is vibrant again
Northern Iraq Sees Surge of IS...
Islamic State militants have increased their activity in some northern Iraqi provinces. Local residents say IS recently kidnapped and threatened to kill civilians in the area, forcing many to flee their homes
Billionaire Investor Joins Democratic Presidential Race
The crowded field of U.S. Democratic presidential hopefuls added a new name this week, when former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially joined the race on Sunday. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari reports the 77-year old billionaire investor and philanthropist has name recognition and millions of dollars of his own fortune for campaign spending~VOA NEWS
Good News
Many new refugees in America experience culture shock when they first arrive in the United States. Many have to deal with a new language, culture, and even holidays…This week (Thursday 28/11) is Thanksgiving in the United States, a national holiday during which people celebrate their blessings over the past year
Daily News Digest
Emergency crews dug through the rubble in a desperate hunt for survivors in the village of Thumane after a deadly 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook central Albania….
Middle East Protests: Why Now and...
Clashes broke out early Monday in Beirut, as supporters of Hezbollah ambushed an ongoing anti-government protest. In Iraq, officials say an anti-government protester was been killed Tuesday by security forces and 21 others wounded amid ongoing clashes with security forces in Baghdad. Analysts say mass protests such as these and elsewhere have persisted longer and with more intensity than at any time in recent history
Mix & Match
Indiana University’s South Bend campus is home to 5,000 students – almost 10 percent of whom are international…Spiritual fullfillment can be found in many places, with many faithful expressing their beliefs in such conventional places as temples, churches or mosques
Hong Kong Elections Results
Hong Kong pro-democracy forces won a landslide victory in local elections Sunday. Though primarily symbolic, the vote represents a stunning rebuke to Beijing
Rwandan Mayor Kept Genocide’s Bloodshed at...
During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, some 800,000 people – primarily ethnic Tutsis – died at the hands of ethnic Hutus. Blood flowed throughout the central African country – though less so in one remote northern town. VOA’s Edward Rwema reports~VOA NEWS