Headlines
  • According to the US military, sixteen Iranian mine-laying ships have been "eliminated" in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • In the Strait of Hormuz, "unknown projectiles" had damaged three commercial ships.
  • Iran continues attacks in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, among other places.
  • Tehran is rocked by explosions as Iran claims that since the war started 11 days ago, US and Israeli forces have bombed about 10,000 civilian sites and killed over 1,300 citizens.
  • The Pentagon said on Tuesday that in the first ten days of the war with Iran, about 140 American service men have been injured.
  • Israel's military announced on Wednesday that it had triggered air defenses after spotting missiles coming from Iran.
  • After "temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority," Qatar Airways said it will run 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday.
  • Mohaddeseh Zolfi, an Iranian women's national football player, and Zahra Soltan Moshkehkar, a staff staff member, joined five other team members in seeking refuge in Australia.

Tag: Ukraine Russia War

August 23, 2022

Ukrainian Company Repairs Broken Drones for...

The conflict in Ukraine is highly dependent on unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. It can be challenging, though, to keep them in the air.One Ukrainian company is doing just that and more

August 20, 2022

Olympic Champion From Ukraine Finds Refuge...

At the time of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the athlete Lyudmila Dzhigalova spent several months in Kharkiv. Later, she was convinced to relocate to California by the Olympic champion’s son. He stayed behind

August 19, 2022

Afghans Say Germany Treats Afghan and...

As Ukrainian refugees enter the country, some newly arrived Afghans in Germany are complaining that they feel ignored

August 18, 2022

Volunteers in Hard-Hit Chernihiv Helping Older...

The Chernihiv region has been badly damaged by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Nearly everything, including homes and personal possessions, has been lost by elderly folks. But volunteers are working hard to help these people in leading normal lives again

August 14, 2022

Kyiv Bakery Baked and Distributed Breades...

Every week, thousands of loaves of bread are baked and distributed to those in need in a very special bakery in Kyiv

August 13, 2022

Volunteers in Ukraine and California Figure...

Pet food and water are in extremely short supply at many animal shelters in Ukraine, and many others have been destroyed. Local volunteers are putting their lives in danger to save the animals, and they are getting help from abroadUk

August 12, 2022

LGBT Soldiers in Ukraine Fighting for ...

They say that in addition to fighting for Ukraine, they are also fighting for equal rights.VOA talked to Ukrainian soldiers who are also members of the LGBTQ communit

Refugees From Ukraine Help Ease Britain’s...

Britain is suffering from a labour shortage brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, just like other nations in Europe. However, as they settle into their new homes, the shortage offers vital chances for the thousands of Ukrainians who have fled the fighting in their country

August 10, 2022

Motorcyclist Rides into the Dark Heart...

American traveller Neale Bayly has been riding his motorcycle around Ukraine as part of what he calls his humanitarian travels, not only to see the sites but also to raise awareness of the war and money for the children he meets there

Volunteers Help Evacuation of Bedridden People...

Over the past few months, a small group of  volunteers were able to evacuate more than 600 bedridden people from the front lines of fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine

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