Headlines- Kurdish troops reported that a coalition led by the United States shot down multiple drones over Erbil, the capital of the northern Kurdistan region of Iraq, on Wednesday.
- The potential sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $1.96 billion was approved by the US State Department on Wednesday.
- In protest of this week's ban on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's foreign ministry summoned Britain's ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday, vowing that the move would "not go unanswered".
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on Wednesday that a U.S. aircraft fired on an oil tanker that "attempted to violate the U.S. blockade" on Iranian ports.
- US President Donald Trump stated that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cannot be negotiated with and that the United States might have to eliminate it.
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More Than Just Place to Sleep...
Ninety-five people are housed in a unique shelter that has been opened by local authorities to serve the growing homeless population in Los Angeles. In addition to providing food and a bed, the facility also helps people overcome addictions and find work.
Despite Humanitarian Catastrophe, Conflict Continues in...
Negotiations between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces have not been productive in ending the conflict, which is putting the humanitarian situation on the edge of catastrophe.
UN Agencies Delivered Medical Supplies in...
Medical supplies were delivered by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) from the WHO warehouse in Rafah to the Central Drug Store of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Khan Younis, south of Gaza. From there, the supplies will be sent to hospitals in the region.
Kashmiri Journalist Finds New Survival Recipe...
Restrictions on the media forced a former news anchor in Kashmir out of a job; she is now pursuing a new career in the food industry.
Gambia: Returning Migrants Fight Irregular Migration
With the number of Gambians dying while attempting to enter Europe crossing the Atlantic Ocean rising, the Gambia Immigration Department has launched a manhunt for immigration smugglers. To raise awareness of the risks associated with attempting to flee the country, some returnees are holding workshops.
Alternative Farming in India Helps Migrants...
In India, meager farming earnings have driven a large number of rural people to the city in recent decades. However, many are starting alternative farming ventures as they try to rebuild their lives in the countryside after the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a wave of reverse migration from cities to villages.
Armenian Float in California Rose Parade
With a floral float in the annual Rose Parade, Armenian Americans in Southern California celebrated their culture and moving on from a traumatic year that saw the excodus of Armenians from their former enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh inside the borders of Azerbaijan.
Malawi Sends Workers to Israel Despite...
Amidst the conflict with Hamas, the government of Malawi is sending its youth to work on Israeli farms. The program has exposed unemployment issues in the country, according to critics, but it is also shrouded in mystery.Human rights activists argue that young people are willing to take opportunities abroad, even though there are risks involved.
A Year of Chinese Migrants and...
Chinese migrants and students are still entering the country in greater numbers than ever before, despite the high geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington this year.
Cities Across Africa Welcome 2024
With fireworks, celebrations, and excitement of what lay ahead, people from all across the world welcomed in the year 2024. Anthony LaBruto of VOA looks at how New Year’s is being celebrated around the world, from the famous Times Square ball drop in New York City to the continent of Africa.