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: June 2023
Charities in Pakistan Burdened by Record...
Pakistanis traditionally give generously to charities, yet the majority do not pay taxes. The pressure is now on charities as donations drop in the face of record-breaking 38% inflation. Meanwhile, poor tax collection hurts economic growth and forces more people to rely on charity.
Raising Concerns About Inflation in Nigeria
President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, announced after taking office on May 29 that he would soon end a long-standing fuel subsidy since the country could no longer afford the cost. His comments sparked a gas buying frenzy and raised inflation concerns in one of Africa’s top oil-producing countries.
North Korean Diplomat’s Wife and Son...
Russian authorities have issued a missing persons alert for the family of a North Korean diplomat, in what local and international media reports said could be an attempted defection.
Tanzania Urges Drivers to Switch to...
The Tanzanian government is encouraging drivers to switch from filling their tanks with gasoline to compressed natural gas (CNG). The initiative tries to lower carbon emissions that cause global warming. Some drivers are also expecting that switching would result in long-term savings in money.
Junta Helicopter Attacks School in Myanmar’s...
Myanmar’s military sent a helicopter gunship to attack a school in Sagaing region, injuring four people, locals told RFA Tuesday.
Bangkok Aims to Provide Safe Space...
Bangkok Pride was celebrated in Thailand on Sunday with a parade attended by tens of thousands people. Some Thais hope laws will eventually allow same-sex marriages in a society that has already undergone change.
Philippine Supporters of Duterte Critic De...
Supporters of a former senator who is a fierce critic of ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday they hoped she could be released on bail “very, very soon,” after judges previously dismissed two of the three drug-related complaints against her.
Myanmar’s Junta Has Sentenced 156 Civilians...
Myanmar’s junta has sentenced at least 156 people to death – including four teenagers and manyl in their 20s – since seizing power in a coup d’etat, according to a group monitoring prisoners of conscience in the country.
What’s Behind the decline in Demand...
Stretch limousines, long a symbol of the wealthy and famous, are now rarely seen on the roads and at red carpet events. The decline in limousine demand is being investigated by Karina Bafradzhian.
Temperatures,Terrain in Texas County Deadly for...
Since 1998, the U.S. Border Patrol recorded more than 8,000 migrant deaths along the border with Mexico.VOA immigration reporter Aline Barros visited a South Texas county with a high rate of migrant deaths.