Headlines- After a temporary suspension, Emirates said the airline "will resume operations."
- On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" and that he was thinking about extending the strikes to other targets..
- 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: Zimbabwe Financial Crisis
United Nations Says Man-Made Starvation Devastating...
United Nations special envoy to Zimbabwe, Hilal Elver, says millions of people are facing serious food shortages in the country due to a “man-made starvation”, worsened by a devastating drought
From Patients to Doctors, Fear Rules...
Fear is crippling Zimbabwe’s already struggling health system, as doctors and patients alike are staying away. The disappearance of an outspoken young doctor who led a strike for higher public-sector wages has only made the situation more dire
Botswana Battles Influx of Zimbabwean Illegal...
Botswana is battling an influx of illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe, as the Zimbabwean government struggles to overcome a deep economic crisis. But authorities in Botswana appear to be losing the battle, as those who are deported are soon back in the country
Zimbabwean Government Workers Feeling High Inflation...
Zimbabwe’s government workers say they are being squeezed by inflation, which is now running at an annual rate of 175 percent. Some have asked to live in their places of work to cut down on the cost of rent and transportation
Zimbabwe’s Foreign Currency Ban Spurs Demand...
Zimbabwe’s ban on foreign currency, and the nation’s record inflation, has spurred demand for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to try to preserve wealth. Zimbabwean authorities last year banned banks from processing bitcoin and is warning that cryptocurrencies are open to hacking
Number of Zimbabweans Seeking Medical Treatment...
Zimbabwe’s Association of Healthcare Funders says the number of people seeking medical help has fallen by 50 percent since last year because of rising costs of medications not covered by insurance. Many Zimbabweans are turning to herbal treatments that health analysts warn are not always helpful. But asColumbus Mavhunga reports from Harare, the government says a solution is on the way
Zimbabwean Businesses Abandon Local Currency for...
With Zimbabwe’s economy struggling, more businesses are refusing to accept local currency, taking only U.S. dollars. As Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare, even some government agencies have started charging in American currency