Headlines- The US's ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, has caused control of the Strait of Hormuz to "return to its previous state."
- US President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement was "very close," even though Tehran denied his assertion that it was prepared to turn over nuclear weapons.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry denied claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the nation's enriched uranium stockpile, stating that it would not be moved "anywhere."
- After Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, oil prices fell by about 10% on Friday.
- The six-week conflict in Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 people and the displacement of one in five.
Tag: Video Report
What’s the INF Treaty Dispute About?
The United States and Russia are making tit-for-tat moves with their participation in a nuclear treaty, and some politicians and analysts see it as a burgeoning arms race. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Saturday that Russia is suspending its participation in the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Uighur Woman Recalls Harrowing Journey from...
The greatest concentration of Muslims in China is in Xinjiang province, where 10 million Uighurs live. Repressed by the Chinese government, more than 1 million Uighurs are estimated to be held in detention camps, a United Nations report says. Beijing calls these camps “re-education camps” and denies any human rights are being violated
Drop In The Bucket: Russian Water...
Sergei Amelchenko braves snow, ice, and cold to bring clean drinking water to remote villages in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region
French Karate Champion Takes Aim at...
In France, a triple world karate champion is teaching women to heal through her sport
Bush Pilot
Little Diomede is a remote island in Alaska with limited resources for the 80 natives who live there. They give their “grocery list” to a bush pilot who brings them what they need from other locations in Alaska
Afghanistan’s Air Force: Soaring Costs, Low...
The Afghan Air Force says its ready to take on more responsibility as the U.S. looks to scale back its military operations in the country. Critics say its small fleet of light helicopters and turboprop planes is ill-prepared to fill the void left if foreign troops and equipment are withdrawn
Venezuela’s Interim President Accuses Maduro of...
Venezuela’s interim president Juan Guaido says his family was threatened by the regime on Thursday, as disputed President Nicolas Maduro refuses to step down. Guaido has declared himself Venezuela’s interim president amid massive protests against Maduro
Political Violence Mars Malawi Election Run-Up
Political violence is on the rise in Malawi as the country prepares for May elections. The victims are mostly opposition party members beaten by suspected supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party
African Women Leaders
African women are facing enormous challenges to reach their political goals. Their stories of resilience and their ability to succeed, despite repeated hardships are remarkable
Polish Horses Chasing Kyrgyz Goats
Kok-boru is a rough and rowdy competition in which riders fight to grab a dead goat. It’s a national sport in Kyrgyzstan, and the horses involved are highly prized