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: Migrant Plight

August 19, 2022

Roadblocks in Colombian Migrant’s Journey to...

UnitedAn asylum-seeker from Colombia who had just arrived in Washington, D.C., spoke with VOA about the difficulties he had after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as migrants from Texas and Arizona continue to arrive there. This is the second episode of a two-part series by immigration reporter Aline Barros and VOA’s Divalizď Cash, who also narrates the story

November 30, 2021

The Belarusian Migrant Crisis Has Divided...

Thousands of refugees are still waiting in Belarus to enter the European Union through Poland, a crisis that has sharply divided Polish society between those who wish to help migrants and others who refuse to open their borders

August 3, 2021

Malaysia Repatriates 88,000 Undocumented Migrants Under...

Malaysia has repatriated nearly 90,000 undocumented migrants since last November and collected U.S. $12.3 million in penalties from them under amnesty programs to legalize or send foreign workers back home, the country’s immigration chief said Monday

June 23, 2021

In Greece, Pushbacks and Violence Against...

According to recent data from Amnesty International, Greek border guards are holding groups of refugees and migrants in a harsh and illegal manner before summarily returning them to Turkey, in violation of EU and international law

June 19, 2021

“A Day in the Life of...

World Refugee Day Is Commemorated Every Year On June 20. For Almost 80 Million People Globally, However, Forced Displacement Is A Daily Concern…Especially For Those Who Witness Migrants Migrating Into Their Neighbourhoods

May 24, 2021

Unaccompanied Migrant Children in California Receive...

Around 700 unaccompanied migrant children are housed in the Long Beach Convention Center in California. This neighbourhood is attempting to assist each person

April 9, 2021

Focus on Refugees: Mozambique

Displaced by attacks in Mozambique’s Palma, thousands of people are struggle with trauma and devastating loss, according to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR)

April 1, 2021

Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

The Syrian Civil war is now ten years old. The conflict has created over 5 million refugees many of whom are still living in camps

March 30, 2021

Focus on Refugees:Playing Rugby to Build...

Ovale Citoyen, an association led by former rugby professionals, is using sport as a way of building self-confidence and a sense of community among refugees and marginalized populations.Rugby is more than a game for Houssam, a refugee from Syria

March 16, 2021

Turkey EU Refugees

March is the anniversary of the refugee migrant deal between Turkey and the European Union that ended a mass exodus of migrants into Europe. But the future of the deal could be doubt with Ankara calling for revisions to the agreement

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