July 2018
Continued Protests in Baghdad and Several Other Cities in Iraq
Protests against government corruption and poor public services have erupted in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, resulting in at least 14 deaths over 19 days.…
Saudi Arabia Temporarily Halts Oil Exports from the Red Sea Following Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended oil exports from the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on two oil tankers, raising concerns about maritime security in…
Widespread ISIS Attacks in Southern Syria; Casualties Exceed 200
ISIS launched coordinated attacks in Suwayda province, resulting in over 200 deaths, including many civilians. The attacks mark one of the deadliest days in the…
UN Ambassador Goes to Yemen for New Talks
The UN Ambassador for Yemen is in Sanaa to negotiate with Houthi rebels amidst threats from the Yemeni government to resume attacks on the port…
Iraqi Kurdistan Security Forces Retake Erbil Governorate Building
Iraqi Kurdistan security forces retook the Erbil governorate building from armed attackers, believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State, who took hostages and engaged…
Shooting in Toronto, Canada Leaves One Dead and 13 Injured
A shooting in Toronto resulted in one death and 13 injuries, raising concerns about gun violence in the city. The incident involved a gunman who…
Trump: There is no specific deadline for denuclearizing North Korea
Donald Trump stated there is no specific deadline for North Korea's denuclearization after discussions with Kim Jong-un. The ongoing negotiations have faced criticism from North…
Prediction of the Winner of the World Cup Final
A poll predicting the winner of the World Cup final shows an equal split between France and Croatia, with each receiving 50% of the votes.…
Liu Xia, the late Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo's wife, arrives in Germany
Liu Xia, the widow of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, has arrived in Germany after years of house arrest in China. Her departure follows…
Thousands More Employees Dismissed in Turkey Following Last Year's Coup Attempt
Turkey has dismissed nearly 20,000 government employees, citing suspected ties to terrorist organizations following the failed coup attempt in 2016. This action occurs as the…
Theresa May Calls Chemical Poisoning of Two More British Citizens 'Deeply Concerning'
Two more British citizens were poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok, prompting UK Prime Minister Theresa May to express deep concern and call for an…