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.
Tag: Europe
At 15,000 Feet Up Mountain “Margherita...
At an incredible height of 15000 feet (4556 meters), Margherita Hut also known as Capanna Regina Margherita is located atop Signalkuppe Mountain on the Italian-Swiss border. (14,947 feet.), the highest inhabited structure in Western Europe.
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.
Keeping Paris Olympics Safe Poses New...
France has already resisted attacks on its internet and rail services only days into the Paris Olympics. However, tens of thousands of police, gendarmes, and soldiers are part of the massive security force that has been put in place.As Lisa Bryant reports from Paris; a large number of the soldiers currently manning the streets of the French city have served overseas.
Fears of Russian Sabotage Attacks Are...
Russia has been accused by the US and European countries for months of sabotaging both military and civilian facilities on the continent. In April, London police said that they had charged two British men of providing aid to Russian intelligence in connection with an alleged arson attack on an organization having ties to Ukraine.
Officials Say Paris is “Ready” for...
The Paris Olympics kick off on Friday evening with a stunning ceremony on the Seine River. The figures behind the event are staggering: billions of dollars, millions of tourists, thousands of athletes, and security forces. Aside from severe weather and political upheaval, the city’s first Olympic Games in a century faced a number of serious roadblocks in the lead-up, including COVID-19 threats and strike action.
After COVID Pandemic,Life Expectancy Bouncing Back...
While the U.S. is still trying to regain lost ground,life expectancy in Europe has returned to the level it was before the 2020 coronavirus pandemic According to recent data, life expectancy has increased in most parts of the world over the past three decades, with the largest increases seen in eastern sub-Saharan Africa.
Young Afghans Flee Their Country for...
In their quest to reach Europe, Hundreds of young Afghans are choosing to make the treacherous journey to Iran.They say lack of job opportunities in Afghanistan is the reason they are fleeing.
At Popular Greek Tourist Destination, Locals,...
This summer’s deadly and unforgiving heat wave is still affecting much of Europe. Greece’s popular tourist destination is the latest to suffer, where a wildfire over the weekend forced people to flee to safety. Authorities issue a warning that as temperatures climb, more fires might occur.
The War in Ukraine Has Bolstered...
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, war is at the doorstep of the European Union for the first time in decades.The 27-member bloc has so far responded to the conflict in a remarkably unifying manner.But how long will it last as war is continuing and that it will certainly cause an energy crisis and a recession in the EU?
Many Europeans Blame Belarusians for Ukraine...
President Alexander Lukashenko’s autocratic regime in Belarus has supported Russia throughout the war in Ukraine. Many Belarusians living outside of their country have had problems as a result of this relationship.