Headlines- According to Yemen's government, a Houthi missile attack on the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden was survived by the prime minister and cabinet. At least five people died and sixteen were injured.
- Attacks on King Khalid International Airport between October 7 and October 11 resulted in 17 fatalities and 333 injuries, according to the spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
- 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's navy said an oil tanker that tried to cross a forbidden area in the Sea of Oman is on fire in the eastern portion of the Strait of Hormuz.
- After a shooting at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday, at least three people—including children—have died.
- Nidal Hasan, a convicted military base shooter who killed 13 people in 2009 at Fort Hood in Texas, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3, US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he was canceling plans to broadcast the execution live.
- Only a few days after undergoing surgery, Pope Leo XIV resumed work, the Vatican press office announced on Thursday.
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Women in Northeast Syria’s Remote Villages...
While promoting awareness of female-related health issues in the war-torn country, a new mobile clinic in northeast Syria provides much-needed medical services.
2023: The Breakthrough of Artificial Intelligence
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) dominated technology news in 2023, from ChatGPT to the impacts of machine learning on academia, politics, and the music and film industry.Deana
In 2023, El Nino and Climate...
Global temperature records had been demolished in 2023. It was the hottest year on record—some scientists say it was the hottest in 125,000 years. These extremely high temperatures were a contributing factor in several global climatic disasters.
Food Security in Kenya Improves by...
Urban food security is becoming a growing problem as the word’s population continues to expand in cities. Technology for urban farming is being used in Nairobi to cope with the food shortage problem.
Washington Gets Decorated Up for Holidays
With many businesses, homes, and public areas decorated with festive lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees, Washington is getting ready for the holiday holiday.
Is the UN Up to the...
Growing poverty and hunger on a warming planet, together with new wars, are issues that the UN is powerless to fix. The future of the United Nations in a world where its impact is waning is looked at by VOA correspondent Margaret Besheer.
Nazareth Christians Scaled Back Christmas Celebrations...
Christmas celebrations have been scaled back in Nazareth, the town where Christians believe Jesus lived much of his life, in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. Business owners say trade has plummeted as tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming because of the war, while Christian leaders told VOA that it is impossible to feel celebratory right now.
Charity: Christmas is “Hardest Day” for...
For many people, Christmas is a time of cheer and family get together, but for many elderly people, it’s also one of the loneliest days of the year.Age UK, a nonprofit group that deals with ageism and issues affecting this population, says people can take small steps to help.
War Prevents Bethlehem from Celebrating Christmas
Bethlehem usually experiences high season during Christmas and the days leading up to it. This year, however, the Israel-Hamas war forced the Palestinian city in the West Bank to cancel all of its festivities.
Human Rights Groups condemn Malawi’s Refugee...
According to the U.N., tens of thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in Africa’s Great Lakes region are currently living in Malawi. Human rights groups say, some are being detained and moved against their will.