December 2016
Animations Dominate Box Office in 2016
In 2016, animated films dominated the global box office, with Disney leading the way with four films in the top five highest-grossing spots. 'Captain America:…
Lebanon's Parliament Grants Confidence to Saad Hariri's Cabinet
Lebanon's parliament has granted a vote of confidence to Saad Hariri's new cabinet after a prolonged political crisis. Hariri, who is opposed to Syria and…
Explosion in Kayseri, Turkey Leaves 13 Dead and 55 Injured
A bomb explosion in Kayseri, Turkey, killed 13 soldiers and injured 55 others, with potential links to previous attacks in Istanbul claimed by the PKK.…
The Salesman Among 9 Finalists for Best Foreign Film Oscar
Asghar Farhadi's film "The Salesman" has been nominated as one of the 9 finalists for the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2017. The film has…
Chinese State Newspaper Says 'Beijing Can Also Sell Weapons to America's Enemies'
Chinese state media reacted strongly to Donald Trump's comments about potentially abandoning the 'One China' policy if Beijing does not cooperate. The Global Times warned…
John Glenn, the First American Astronaut to Orbit the Earth, Passes Away
John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, has passed away at the age of 95. He was a significant figure in the…
U.S. Defense Secretary: It is Necessary to Remain in Iraq After the Liberation of Mosul
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter emphasizes the need for U.S. military presence in Iraq post-Mosul liberation to combat ISIS threats. With Donald Trump set to…