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.
Tag: Video Report
Hollywood Christmas Parade Features Dance Group...
This year marks the 91st year that performers from all around the country participate in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Genia Dulot marched with a group of Korean American dancers who proudly showcase their culture
Canada Offers Opportunity for Afghan Journalist...
After fleeing Taliban repression back home, a former political reporter for TOLOnews in Afghanistan found a new job with a Canadian broadcaster.
Candies, Children’s Drawings,Warm Necessities as Gifts...
Holiday gift packages for the estimated 700,000 men and women serving in the Ukrainian military—including the tens of thousands of soldiers on the front lines—are being put together by volunteers in Ukraine.
Conflicts Exact a Heavy Toll on...
For war correspondents, loss and risk are part of the job. As the toll from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine rises, VOA’s Cristina Caicedo Smit talks with two veterans about their experiences and the why they continue to report despite the risks.
New York City’s Streets are Packed...
The holiday window displays of department stores in New York City attract large numbers of tourists and locals every year.
Recounting the 1972 Andes plane crash,...
The 1972 Andes Mountain flight accident is brought back to life in the film “Society of the Snow,” which is Spain’s Academy Award entry and a Golden Globe nominee.
Ukrainian Women Who Are Internally Displaced...
After Russia invaded Ukraine, three Ukrainian women-a mother of three, a teacher at a boarding school, and a successful supply manager—who became internally displaced after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Victims’ Families Remember Anniversary of...
Survivors and families of the victims came together to remember their loved ones a year after dozens of campers were killed in a landslide in Malaysia.
West Bank’s Economy, Israeli Construction Industry...
The West Bank’s economy is struggling as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas. Just two of the issues are that work licenses for Palestinians employed in Israel have been revoked and Palestinian Authority employees have not received the payment properly in weeks.
MLK’s Birth Home Arson Attempt Reinforces...
In the US state of Georgia, a woman was recently arrested and accused for trying to set fire to the home where Martin Luther King Jr. was born. Bystanders captured the video of the 26-year-old lady dousing gasoline on the historic property now Museum.