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 2024
Afghan Journalist Seeks Asylum in U.S....
Many Afghans, including Nizakat Parsa, are requesting relocation for greater freedom and security in the United States.The journalist and his family embarked on a three-month journey through the Americas in search of safety.
Ukraine’s Military Schools Train New Generation...
Schools across Ukraine are celebrating the end of the academic year despite the war.Some of them have a distinctive military air to them.About 7,000 Ukrainian teenagers are studying in more than 20 military academies around the country.
LGBT+ Kenyans Decry Increasing Blackmail, Extortion...
The only way for the LGBTQ+ community to meet in Kenya is through dating apps and social media, as same-sex relationships are a punishable by up to 14 years in prison.Those Kenyans say that nowadays, victims are being drawn into a web of extortion, physical and sexual assault, and blackmail by utilizing these platforms.
Palestinian Prisoners Report of Being Tortured...
Israel has arrested over 15,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Palestinians say that many detainees are tortured and detention conditions have worsened.Israel says that it abides by international law.
UN Deputy Permanent Representative of United...
Robert A. Wood (at podium), Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, briefs reporters on recent developments related to transfers of arms and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
War Drains Ukraine’s Labor Force
A labor shortage is cited by 58% of Ukrainian businesses as their primary concern. According to studies released in June by the Ukrainian Ministry of Economy,that is the result of research.Recruiters confirm that this is the biggest crisis in the labor market ever. What are the main reasons, and are there any solutions?
UN Chiefs of Police Summit Welcome...
A group photo in the General Assembly Hall of participants during the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) held at UN Headquarters.
Wikileaks Assange’s Emotional Homecoming But Supporters...
After agreeing a plea deal with US prosecutors over espionage charges, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange,arrived in his native Australia on Wednesday. An extraordinary 14-year legal odyssey comes to an end with the deal. Although Assange’s supporters welcomed his release,but say the prosecution sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom.
Amid Heat Wave,Delhi Grapples With Water...
Millions of people in New Delhi, the capital of India, which has been coping with a searing heat wave for the past few weeks, are severely affected by water shortages. It is one of several cities in India experiencing a water shortage.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Ban Ki-Moon, Former United Nations Secretary-General and Deputy Chair of the Elders, briefs the Security Council meeting on children and armed conflict on the theme “How to advance our collective norms towards protecting children and ending all grave violations.”