Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world's biggest digital rights gathering, this week -- but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.
The US and Iran have engaged in military exchanges for the third consecutive weekend. The conflict escalated after Iran fired warning shots at a container vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to US retaliatory strikes. Both nations have competing claims regarding maritime routes and agreements.
The US attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was set ablaze.
Over 200 children and counselors were airlifted from Camp Taum Sauk in Lesterville, Missouri, by the National Guard due to historic rainfall and severe flooding. The rescue involved eight Black Hawk helicopters, and families were reunited with their children at a nearby elementary school.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel for using an unauthorized route. The U.S. Central Command confirmed a Cyprus-flagged ship was hit, causing engine room damage and a missing crew member. The U.S. responded with a new round of strikes against Iran.
A pilot program in Assam, India, is leveraging the country's vast post office network to provide free eye screenings and reading glasses to underserved rural populations, addressing a critical gap in vision care and potentially boosting local economies.
President Trump threatened Iran with "missiles locked and loaded" following calls for his assassination at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral. Tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting on control and charging fees, while the U.S. demands it remain an international waterway.
