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: Joe Biden
While Visiting Middle East,US President Biden...
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Analysts Say Ties Between US and...
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As G-7 Leaders Fail to Change...
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A Pakistan American Judge Makes History...
Zahid Quraishi, A Pakistani American Muslim, Has Become The Country’s First Muslim Federal Judge. Judge Quraishi’s Nomination To The United States District Court For The District Of New Jersey Was Accepted By The US Senate In June After President Joe Biden Nominated Him
US Capital Celebrates Juneteenth, the Nation’s...
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World of Work Summit
President Biden of the United States and Pope Francis have both urged for action in favour of a COVID-19 recovery plan that protects jobs, enhances labour rights, and aids the most vulnerable