The Tragedy of Zayandeh Rud, in Isfahan
Zayandeh Rud is the largest and most watery river in the central plateau of Iran.
Day: August 10, 2023
Virgin Galactic takes three passengers to edge of space on first tourism flight
For the first time, a mother-daughter duo flew into space, after winning a coveted place in a prize draw.
Bullets hit car of Lebanon’s defence minister but no one hurt
Maurice Slim safe after incident a day after deadly shootout between Hezbollah, locals in Christian village.
US, UK and Canada impose sanctions on ex-governor of Lebanon’s central bank
Riad Salameh accused of corrupt actions to enrich himself and associates ‘contributing to breakdown of the rule of law’The US, Britain and Canada have announced sanctions against the former governor of Lebanon’s central bank, Riad Salameh, accusing him…
Kyiv offers fresh hope for dozens of ships trapped at its Black Sea ports
Kyiv wants to open up a humanitarian corridor which will allow a route out for ships caught up in the conflict
Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine, $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says
President Joe Biden will ask Congress to provide $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s deeply entrenched forces
3 French Cops Charged Over Man’s Death During Riots
Three French police were charged Thursday over a 27-year-old man’s death during nationwide rioting earlier this summer, prosecutors said, an uncommon instance of officers facing a criminal case over on-duty violence.
Virgin Galactic successfully flies tourists to space for first time
Six individuals were aboard VSS Unity space plane, including first mother-daughter duo to venture to space togetherVirgin Galactic’s VSS Unity, the reusable rocket-powered space plane carrying the company’s first crew of tourists to space, successfully…
Joe Biden declares Hawaii ‘major disaster’ after devastating wildfires
Joe Biden has declared Hawaii a disaster area, clearing the way for federal aid to help Maui residents and businesses recover from devastating wildfires.
Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine, $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says
President Joe Biden will ask Congress to provide $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s deeply entrenched forces.