Headlines- After a temporary suspension, Emirates said the airline "will resume operations."
- On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" and that he was thinking about extending the strikes to other targets..
- 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: August 2024
China Fires Lawyer Who Blew Whistle...
A lawyer who blew the whistle on a grisly nationwide trade in stolen and dismembered corpses has been removed from his position as director of a Beijing law firm, RFA has learned.
UN Security Council Meets to Disscuss...
Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), briefs the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Sudan and South Sudan.
‘Reclaim the Night” Mass Protests Against...
On August 14, at 11:55 p.m., women from West Bengal will take back the streets as we celebrate the 78th year of India’s independence.Their campaign, “Women, Reclaim the Night: The Night is Ours,” will take place in three important Kolkata locations: College Street, the Academy of Fine Arts, and Jadavpur 8 B Stand.
Israelis Prepare for Expected Missile Attacks...
Israelis are on edge and waiting for expected retaliation almost two weeks after the purported assassinations of two senior militant leaders by Israel. Hezbollah and Hamas could both launch long-range missiles at much of Israel, causing enormous damage.But they also do not want an all-out war with Israel.
Street Hawking Continues in Cameroon Despite...
To generate income for their families, some children in Cameroon sell things on the streets during summer.But the government is warning parents against violating child labor practices and exposing minors to dangers.
RG Kar Doctor Death Reveals Shocking...
The trainee doctor who was raped and killed at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was choked to death, according to the postmortem report.
Russia Ties Hinder San Marino’s Bid...
Reports this year emphasizing San Marino’s ties to Russia have drawn attention to the landlocked independent republic that is surrounded by Italy. San Marino’s financial services industry has raised fears among EU regulators that illegal money from Russia may use it as a backdoor into the EU trading bloc, despite the country’s officials’ denials of any wrongdoing.
Year After Muslim Mob Attack,Pakistani Christian...
In the Pakistani city of Jaranwala, Christians were attacked by a large mob exactly a year ago this month. Several churches and homes were set on fire by angry Muslim crowds incited by allegations of blasphemy.
More People Are Dying on Motorbikes...
In Sao Paulo, Brazil’s most populous and wealthiest state, the first few months of 2024 have been the deadliest for motorbikers. Almost seven motorcyclists lost their lives in São Paulo on average every day.Experts on health and traffic say the main reason is the rapid expansion of food delivery apps.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Dennis Francis, President of the seventy-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly, addresses the UN Security Council meeting on maintenance of international peace and security.