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.
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Estimated One Quarter of Ukraine Gets...
Landmines have already been cleared across more than a fifth of Ukraine’s surface, including farms, as the conflict approaches its fourth year.From Kyiv, Lesia Bakalets reports on the challenges Ukraine faces removing the mines and finding the resources to do it.
Less Than Half of 6.8 million...
Six and a half million Ukrainians remain refugees as the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year. According to researchers, less than half plan to return after the war is over.From Kyiv, Lesia Bakalets reports on what can be done to encourage more of them to return to their homeland.
Israel Accused by Hamas of Breaking...
After Israel cut off any aid to the Gaza Strip, panic buying ensued, casting uncertainty on the longevity of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the U.S.-designated terror group. A permanent end to the war is what Hamas wants to talk, while Israel wants to prolong the existing ceasefire for another seven weeks.
Plan Aims to Minimize Impact of...
In the Horn of Africa, a trade bloc has partnered up with humanitarian groups to create a disaster preparedness program to improve early warning systems and fortify risk management among the eight member states as countries address escalating risks of climate-related disasters.
Chad’s Groundbreaking Asylum Law Allows Sudanese...
After almost a million Sudanese refugees fled to Chad to escape what the US has described as a genocide in Darfur, the country has taken an unusual step of allowing them work. Refugees are rebuilding their lives due to the new asylum law, and Chadian business owners are offering what little employment they can.
As They Bury Woman and Her...
Israelis are grieving over the deaths of a mother and her two toddlers who were taken hostage by Hamas. Their funerals took place as Israel and the US-designated terror group’s ceasefire in its first phase draws to a close with no plans for proceeding to the next stage.
It’s Business as Usual for Kharkiv...
have been shelling Kharkiv nearly every day since the start of their invasion three years ago.Local business owners continue to operate in spite of the continuous barrage, and volunteers from around the globe are on hand to offer support.
Hamas Releases Three Hostages’ Bodies and...
As the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas is about to expire early next month, Hamas returned the bodies of three Israeli hostages and a fourth, unidentified woman on Thursday. While Arab nations scramble to find out an alternative with a counter-proposal to President Donald Trump’s declaration that he will take over Gaza, the United States is pressuring the warring parties to move forward with the second phase.
All Young Men Are Gone in...
The western Ukrainian town of Makiv is grappling with the absence of men. The Russian invasion has led to many people to either flee, fight, or lost their lives. It is a common problem in many Ukrainian towns and villages. The country’s decline of population has been worsened by the war. People who are left behind are trying to rebuild their lives and have fears for Ukraine’s future.
Land Mines Slow Return to Syria’s...
One of Syria’s premier tourist destinations before to the civil war was the ancient Palmyra ruins. But as Heather Murdock of VOA reports, the modern city is now in ruins and covered with mines, that have killed several people trying to return home.