Police Detained 1,000 People in Belarus Election Protests
Police detained over 1,000 people in Belarus during the latest protests against the results of the country's presidential election, officials said Wednesday.
Zarif Condemns US Sanctions on Lebanon after Tragic Blast
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at the US government for maintaining the pressure of sanctions on Lebanon even after a recent tragic blast in Beirut.
Lebanese Minister Rejects Bread Crisis in Lebanon
Lebanon is not facing a bread crisis, Caretaker Economy Minister Raoul Nehme said Wednesday, after the country’s only wheat silo was destroyed at the Beirut Port during the explosion.
Biden Wins Connecticut’s Final Presidential Primary
Former US Vice President Joe Biden won Connecticut’s presidential primary on Tuesday — the final presidential primary of the year.
Iraq Says Two High-Ranking Commanders Killed by Turkish Drone
The Iraq army said two senior security officials have been killed in a "blatant Turkish drone attack" in the country's north.
Selecting Kamala Harris as VP Resonates with Black Women
China Cochran met Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit last year and was swept away by her ambition, charisma, and leadership.
Iraq Army Frustrates ISIS Operation in Kirkuk
Iraqi army forces thwarted an ISIL terrorist attack in Kirkuk province during a large-scale operation.
Indonesia Begins Human Trials of Chinese Vaccine
Indonesia on Tuesday launched human trials of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine with some 1,600 volunteers slated to take part in the six-month study.
Russian President Announces First COVID-19 Vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country’s health ministry has approved the world’s first coronavirus vaccine.
World Food Program Sending Wheat Flour to Beirut
The World Food Program would be sending 50,000 tons of wheat flour to Beirut to stabilize Lebanon's wheat supply.