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.
Tag: Africa
Survivors of Rwandan Genocide Want Increased Education
Thirty years after the genocide in Rwanda, survivors continue to grapple with fear and trauma They say that the ongoing battle against misinformation and genocide denial have made their situation worse, which has led to requests for increased education and awareness to foster genocide free world.
Businesswomen Envision Mozambique as Greener Country
In Mozambique, two female entrepreneurs started businesses that lessen pollution and combat climate change.
Congo’s IDP Camps Volunteers Bring Children...
Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been hosting displaced Saké and nearby people. In several camps near Goma, almost 60,000 displaced persons have joined thousands of others.Reporter Zanem Zaidi has the story on how a group of young volunteers is helping the thousands of recently displaced children with song and dance to cope with their trauma.
Strike Continues by Kenyan Doctors
Doctors in Kenya are on strike for better pay and working conditions. They are demanding that the government guarantee the implementation of collective bargaining agreements that go back to 2017 after a strike that lasted a hundred days and resulted in the deaths of scores of people because of the lack of medical care.
Box Office Milestone Gives Optimism to...
The Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, is making strides in terms of both art and box office popularity. It is now the second largest moviemaker in the world by volume.
Despite Economic Challenges, Kenyans Observe Ramadan
People in Mombasa, a predominantly Muslim coastal city.Amid hard economic times, Kenya observes the holy month of Ramadan.
Congolese Kickboxer Hopes to Become World...
In the coastal city of Pointe Noire, the Republic of Congo, a young man from the Fond Tie-Tie neighborhood, has embraced kickboxing his passion. Being a boxing champion and serving his community is, he claims, his biggest dream.
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.
Somali Boy Takes Care for Neglected...
In Mogadishu, a young boy from Somalia has made it his mission to feed the neglected dogs and cats he finds on the streets. It is a call to action to follow his inspiring mission.
Amid Outbreak, Zimbabwe Launches New Polio...
Zimbabwe is fighting a cholera outbreak that claimed the lives of almost 500 people, and in order to contain a new outbreak, the country has started an emergency polio vaccination campaign.