In April 2010, a massive explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 men and sent millions of gallons of oil gushing into the Gulf. The Vietnamese community in the New Orleans area was hit hard by the oil spill because many Vietnamese work in fishing and fishing-related areas. Even before the oil disaster, some in the community were concerned about decreasing fishing stocks. One group has started combining fishing and farming.
Others episodes
-
Greek and Turkish leaders ready for diplomacy talks amid Aegean tensions
Greece and Turkey are stepping up rapprochement efforts, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visiting Turkey on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The trip is part of detente attempts after years of tensions centered on territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea.Β11/05/202404:58 -
Turkey cuts trade with Israel but seeks role in resolving Gaza conflict
Turkey has cut off trade with Israel as bilateral relations deteriorate over the Gaza conflict. The move follows domestic calls for a tougher stance against Israel, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a more prominent regional role.Β Β04/05/202405:21 -
Aid flotilla from Turkey aims to break Gaza blockade but risks fresh crisis
A group of international activists are seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza with a flotilla of vessels carrying aid. But with 10 people killed by Israeli security forces in a similar mission 14 years ago, fears are growing that the latest flotilla could provoke a fresh crisis.Β27/04/202404:51 -
Turkey's Erdogan targets support against Kurdish rebels during Iraq trip
Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoganΒ visits Iraq on Monday for the first time in 12 years. He'll beΒ seeking support for Ankara's war against Kurdish rebels in Iraq as well as deeper economic ties.Β22/04/202404:43 -
Turkish government looks to regain ground by limiting ties with Israel
The Turkish government has announced restrictions on Israeli trade, along with the suspension of scheduled flights to Israel. The moves come in the aftermath of a shock defeat forΒ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party in nationwide local elections,Β in which the opposition targeted trade with Israel amid growing condemnation over the war in Gaza.14/04/202406:06