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: Global Warming
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Along El Salvador’s coastline, where saltwater is slowly claiming what was once farmland, the impact of climate change is becoming more evident.
In 2023, El Nino and Climate...
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Pods of Pollution: COP28 Art Outs...
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Scientists Say 2023 Amazon Drought Severest...
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Florida Coral Bleached by Warmer Ocean...
Coral reefs off the coast of Florida, USA, are hurting from warmer ocean temperatures. For VOA, Genia Dulot examined what is happening.
Northeast India Flood: Man-Made Disaster Worsened...
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Destruction in Himalayan Region Due to...
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Tanzania Urges Drivers to Switch to...
The Tanzanian government is encouraging drivers to switch from filling their tanks with gasoline to compressed natural gas (CNG). The initiative tries to lower carbon emissions that cause global warming. Some drivers are also expecting that switching would result in long-term savings in money.
Kiribati Says it Will Rejoin Pacific...
Kiribati said it would rejoin a diplomatic grouping of Pacific Island countries this year, potentially ending a rift that raised questions about the relevance of the Pacific Islands Forum at a time of increased U.S.-China rivalry in the region.