State TV: Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Southern Iran

VOA — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – A magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Sunday struck Iran’s southern province of Bushehr, where a nuclear power plant is located, but there were no immediate reports... Read more »

Protests Continue in US Cities Over Latest Police Shootings

VOA — Protesters in several U.S. cities took to the streets Friday calling for change and accountability over the latest reports of police shootings. Protests are reported in and around cities including,... Read more »

Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Vienna

VOA — Iran’s top negotiator at talks to rescue a nuclear deal said Saturday progress had been made but that much work remains to be done before a final agreement is reached.... Read more »

Iran says it has enriched uranium with 60% purity

The Islamic Republic made the "proud" announcement via Twitter. The news comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East in the wake of an attack at a nuclear plant south of Tehran. Read more »

Russia expels US and Polish diplomats over sanctions

DW — Moscow is ousting 10 US and three Polish diplomats in direct response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats from both countries. Other moves included sanctions on US officials and a... Read more »

US Unemployment Benefit Claims Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Year

VOA — WASHINGTON – U.S. unemployment compensation claims dropped last week to their lowest level in more than a year, the Labor Department reported Thursday, a significant sign that the world’s largest... Read more »

US Further Punishes Russia for Cyberattacks, Election Meddling 

VOA — WHITE HOUSE – The United States cannot allow a foreign power to intervene with impunity in American elections, President Joe Biden said Thursday, after he took action to punish Russia... Read more »

Iranian President Says Higher Enrichment Decision is Response to Nuclear Facility Attack

VOA — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that his country’s decision to enrich uranium up to 60% purity is in response to the sabotage attack that damaged the nation’s Natanz nuclear... Read more »

US Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Rare Blood Clots

VOA — U.S. health officials have pressed pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after a handful of people developed a rare but serious blood-clotting disorder following vaccination. Six cases have been... Read more »

Iran’s boost in uranium enrichment a response to Israel’s ‘terrorism’

DW — Tehran says it will produce 60%-enriched uranium as “revenge” for Sunday’s attack that it blames on Israel. World powers are trying to broker a possible compromise that would revive the... Read more »