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: February 2024
Five African Nations Would be Connected...
West African countries are pushing for the construction of a major highway network that would connect five countries —from Ivory Coast to Nigeria. According to the African Development Bank, every participating country will benefit economically from the project.
Researchers at NYU Find a Possible...
Annually, over 400 families in the United States are impacted by the rare and devastating occurrence,known as sudden death syndrome in children. There’s now optimism that some of these tragic losses can be explained by a cause, thanks to a breakthrough study by New York University.
Tibetans in India March in Solidarity...
Tibetans and Buddhist leaders in northern India on Wednesday participated in a march to show their solidarity with Tibetans in southwestern China’s Sichuan province arrested for peacefully protesting the planned construction of a dam.
India Makes Headway in its Goal...
As part of an ambitious nationwide campaign to provide water connections to every household in the vast rural areas of India, water taps have just been installed in millions of village homes. It’s a boon for rural communities in a water-stressed country.
Junta Troops Beat Myanmar Man Unconscious...
Junta troops have arrested at least 10 young people from Myanmar’s delta region, beating one unconscious during questioning, locals told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday.
Long,Perilous Journey to Safety for Afghan...
The path that Afghan journalist Sadiq Torabzai took to escape from Taliban rule went through almost a dozen countries. He is currently waiting to be reunited with his children in Canada.
Illegal Gas Line Connections and Leaks...
Thousands of illegal connections on lines belonging to Bangladesh’s largest gas transmission and distribution company can lead to deadly explosions in Dhaka and other places, including the industrial hub of Narayanganj, officials and analysts said.
At Nairobi Meeting, UN Members Focus...
This week, in Nairobi, the United Nations Environment Assembly, or UNEA-6, is meeting to discuss how to address the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
Uyghur Imam,96,Dies in Prison
A 96-year-old Uyghur religious leader who was arrested in 2017 has died in prison, and authorities did not turn his body over to his family, his granddaughter told Radio Free Asia.
30 Ugandans Stuck in Myanmar Scam...
30 Ugandans are reportedly stuck in Myanmar and forced to work as internet scammers, according to the Ugandan government. Authorities say that traffickers lured them there with the prospect of employment, and gangs behind the scam operations are currently holding them captive.