Headlines- According to the US military, sixteen Iranian mine-laying ships have been "eliminated" in the Strait of Hormuz.
- In the Strait of Hormuz, "unknown projectiles" had damaged three commercial ships.
- Iran continues attacks in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, among other places.
- Tehran is rocked by explosions as Iran claims that since the war started 11 days ago, US and Israeli forces have bombed about 10,000 civilian sites and killed over 1,300 citizens.
- The Pentagon said on Tuesday that in the first ten days of the war with Iran, about 140 American service men have been injured.
- Israel's military announced on Wednesday that it had triggered air defenses after spotting missiles coming from Iran.
- After "temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority," Qatar Airways said it will run 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday.
- Mohaddeseh Zolfi, an Iranian women's national football player, and Zahra Soltan Moshkehkar, a staff staff member, joined five other team members in seeking refuge in Australia.
Year: 2023
The Sometimes Boring Life on Front...
Most of the front lines in the Ukrainian war are different, despite the fact that the world has seen images of house-to-house combat in Bakhmut. The tiresome process of waiting for orders or an enemy attack wears soldiers out as they dig themselves into trenches or hide under the cover of trees.
Malaysians Exult as Michelle Yeoh Wins...
Malaysian Michelle Yeoh made history on Sunday night by becoming the first Asian to win an Academy Award for best actress in a leading role, delighting her compatriots and fans around the world.
Tibetan Writer Confirmed Serving a 4-Year...
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Religious Minorities in Turkey: Severely Affected...
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Uyghur Actor Portraying ‘Black-Hearted Drug Dealer’...
A public service video featuring a Uyghur actor who portrays a “black-hearted drug dealer” preying on Chinese women recently went viral in China.
After Prisoner Exchange With Russia, Ukrainians...
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Bangladesh Ruling Party’s Student Awing Faces...
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Residents Too Scared to Return to...
No one has returned to the once-picturesque hilltop resort town of Thanduang in southern Myanmar.Six weeks after junta troops shelled the town in Kayin state, the more than 8,000 residents who fled are too scared to return to their homes for fear of further attacks by the military
As Elections Loom, Erdogan Pushes Back...
As a result of their critical reporting of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s handling of deadly earthquakes in February, rights groups are warning that independent Turkish media face fines and arrest.
Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Arrested for Graft,Released...
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency arrested former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Thursday on allegations of abuse of power before releasing him on bail.