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
Canadian Volunteer Aids Displaced Ukrainians from...
In March 2022, Paul Hughes, a Canadian hockey coach, arrived in Kharkiv. Over the past two years, he and other volunteers, some local, some foreign have been helping the internally displaced Ukrainians in the war to survive.
Permanent Representative of Bhutan Presents Credentials...
Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations, Pema Lektup Dorji presents his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
Asia Weekly:Bridging Education Gaps on Pacific...
PM Modi’s party in India fails to secure an absolute majority. The PM of Pakistan is in China. The US and South Korea conduct precision-guided bombing for the first time in seven years. Chinatown in Singapore is still a vibrant hub.
UN General Assembly Elects Non-Permanent Members...
United Nations General Assembly elects five new non-permanent members of the Security Council to serve for the period of 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2026.
Aceh Court Sentences 3 Rohingya for...
A court in Indonesia’s Aceh province sentenced three Rohingya to years in prison Wednesday for smuggling more than 100 Rohingya refugees in December, although one of the defendants argued that he and the others were victims seeking shelter.
Kakhovka Dam Destruction One Year After
On June 6, 2023, the Kakhovka Dam collapsed in southern Ukraine, causing hundreds of square kilometers of floods and harming houses, infrastructure, and the surrounding environment.Ukraine blames Russian forces, which occupied the dam. Russia denies the accusation.The effects of the collapse are still felt a year later.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations and and President of the Security Council for the month of June,Joonkook Hwang, chairs the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
Sister of Abducted Thai Activist Hopes...
Sitanan, joined by rights activists, submitted a letter at the Government Complaint Center near Government House in Bangkok and Pheu Thai Party headquarters requesting an investigation into the disappearances of Wanchalearm and other political refugees. The party took power in September 2023 with the swearing-in of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet.
Nairobi’s Chinatown Reflection of Greater...
Chinatowns can be recognizable around the world by their big red gates or by the streets filled with Chinese restaurants and stores.In Nairobi, Kenya, there are several Chinatowns of different sizes scattered around the city.
Losing Majority,South Africa’s ANC Party Forced...
In an effort to establish the nation’s first national coalition government, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday urged the political parties in the country to overcome their differences and find “common ground.”