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: July 2023
Hong Kong Government to Axe Flagship...
Hong Kong’s government broadcaster has announced it will axe an LGBTQ+ radio show after 17 years on air, according to the show’s anchor and producers.
At Popular Greek Tourist Destination, Locals,...
This summer’s deadly and unforgiving heat wave is still affecting much of Europe. Greece’s popular tourist destination is the latest to suffer, where a wildfire over the weekend forced people to flee to safety. Authorities issue a warning that as temperatures climb, more fires might occur.
Internally Displaced Sudanese Fleeing War Fled...
Millions of Sudanese have fled from Khartoum, the country’s capital, to the city of Atbara after fighting broke out between rival generals on April 15.
Widespread Presence of Counterfeit International Brands...
Chaos has spread across Syria as a result of its 11-year conflict. But one odd and unique element of that chaos is an environment where counterfeits of popular international brands are widespread.
Trade in Dog and Cat Meat...
In a victory for animal lovers worldwide, officials on Friday banned the trade in dog and cat meat at an infamous Indonesian market where butchers openly bludgeoned and burned the animals alive with a blow-torch.
Kenyan Boxer killed in Protests: Community...
Scores of people have died this month in clashes between police and anti-tax protestors led by Kenya’s opposition, including a prominent boxer who was shot earlier this month in Nairobi. To honor Raphael Shigali, the 35-year-old reigning bantamweight champion of Kenya’s capital, the boxing community in that country organized an exhibition bout.
Chinese Police Stop Tibetan Buddhist Gathering,...
Tearing down tents and destroying a colorful sand mandala, Chinese authorities on Wednesday stopped a gathering where a Tibetan Buddhist lama was scheduled to preach – and tried to block online photos and descriptions of the incident, two Tibetans with knowledge of the situation said.
Ukraine War Changes Women’s Lives Forever
The military in Ukraine is made up of tens of thousands of women who fight Russian aggression in both combat and noncombat roles. Other women, meanwhile, face physical and mental pressure as they work behind frontlines to support their families and start over.
Russia Grounds Plane, Arrests North Korean...
Russian authorities grounded a Moscow-bound flight to arrest a North Korean diplomat’s wife and son who went missing from the far eastern city of Vladivostok last month, residents in Russia familiar with the case told Radio Free Asia.
In Lebanon, Packed Restaurants Conceal A...
On paper, Lebanon appears to be going thru one of the most critical economic crises in the last 150 years. Many people are now fallen into poverty.However, as the summer season begins, bars and restaurants are busier than ever, puzzling economists and exposing the growing disparity between the rich and the poor.