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: Venezuelan Political Crisis
Venezuela’s Main Public Hospital is in...
countries around the world cope with the coronavirus outbreak, Venezuela is among some of the nations that is especially unprepared to deal with the potentially devasting impact of the pandemic. Medical staff say their hospital isn’t prepared, while the mother of a sick toddler is scared for her baby
Lack of Progress Leaves Venezuelan Students...
For the past 20 years, young people in Venezuela have been on the front lines of protests to demand change in the socialist-run country. But many university students interviewed by VOA in Caracas say they are disillusioned by the lack of change and have stopped taking part in protests because of government repression and fears for their safety
Hyperinflation Drives Venezuelan Consumers Across the...
Hyperinflation and the continuing economic and political crisis in Venezuela is driving more Venezuelans to travel to the Colombian border to buy food and other supplies. Even though the government has raised the minimum wage, it is still not nearly enough and most Venezuelans continue to struggle
Ecuador Closes Border with Venezuela, Stranding...
There are thousands of Venezuelans stranded at the border after the Ecuadorian government imposed new rules that bar people from entering the country without a visa. But many of the refugees are stuck because they can’t afford the $50 fee to get a visa
“U.S. and Their Regional Satellite States...
The Vice-President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez on 27 September told the General Assembly’s general debate that “the United States and their regional satellite states are preparing, from Colombia, to attack Venezuela, putting the continent’s security and stability at risk.”
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie On a...
On a two-day visit to Colombia, UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie went to Colombia’s border area with Venezuela to assess the humanitarian response to the exodus of Venezuelan refugees and migrants
In Venezuela, Guaido Remains Free Amid...
Venezuela, opposition leader Juan Guaido remains free while several of his allied lawmakers face possible criminal prosecution after a failed attempt to force socialist President Nicolas Maduro from office. Dozens of countries, including the United States, view Maduro’s 2018 re-election as illegitimate and have recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s leader. Brian Padden reports on concerns for the opposition leader’s safety as Maduro seeks to reassert his authority by cracking down on opponents
Russian Helicopters to Boost Venezuela’s Maduro
Russia is getting ready to set up a helicopter maintenance base in Venezuela. The move is yet another sign that Russia continues to pile economic, political and military support for the government of embattled leader Nicolas Maduro. Ricardo Marquina visited the helicopter factory where Russian officials showcased the aircraft and other equipment destined for Moscow’s allies in Venezuela
UN Security Council Considers Situation in...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks with Christoph Heusgen, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April, ahead of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
UNICEF: Uprooted Venezuelan Children Need Access...
UNICEF said its regional humanitarian partners – Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago – estimate as many as 4.9 million people — adults and children — will need assistance this year because of the political and economic upheavals in Venezuela that are forcing the country’s citizens to flee