Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Month: April 2023
Kiev Mayor:Ukraine’s Capital Gets Ready for...
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, spoke with VOA about the Ukrainian capital as the war with Russia enters its second year. Tatiana Vorozhko has this story.
Tibetan Buddhists Traveling to Lhasa on...
Tibetans heading to the capital of Lhasa for pilgrimages or for other reasons must obtain a permission letter from a local official assuring that the traveler will not instigate or participate in any protests that would disrupt social order, Tibetans inside the region said.
Sudanese Officials Hopeful About Peace
The cease-fire in Sudan was extended for another 72 hours on Thursday, but it’s still unclear whether the country will soon experience lasting peace.
Thai Woman Suspected of 13 Cyanide...
A woman who was arrested this week may have killed 13 people with cyanide, Thai police said Friday as they announced premeditated murder charges against her in two of the cases of lethal poisoning.
Sister of Imprisoned Tibetan Businessman Again...
The sister of a businessman who is serving a life sentence has again been arrested and beaten for publicly protesting for her brother’s release in front of the high court in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa.
Antivenom Shortage Caused by South Africa’s...
South African snake experts argue that the energy crisis is partly to blame for the sub-Saharan African region’s antivenom shortage, which has resulted in at least three deaths over the past three weeks. South Africa provides antivenom to the region, but frequent power cuts have made it more difficult to preserve the refrigerated supplies.
Fox News Made Record-Breaking Settlement in...
This month, Fox News agreed to pay a near-record $787.5 million settlement to settle a widely watched lawsuit over how the network reported on former President Donald Trump’s false allegations of election rigging in 2020. This avoided a trial.
Two-Thirds of Suitable Elephant Habitat in...
Across Asia, over 64% of the land suitable as a habitat for elephants historically has been lost in the past three centuries, a new study examining ecosystems in the continent said.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Donika Grvalla-Schwarz briefs the Security Council meeting about the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo
Artificial Intelligence Can Create, But Critics...
Artificial intelligence, or AI, has the potential to change the arts and entertainment industry, from music to movies, but it is also causing some concern. Is AI a tool for creativity or a threat to creators and artists?