October 2017
One of the Suspects in the Murder of the U.S. Ambassador in the Benghazi Attack Arrested
Donald Trump announced the arrest of Mustafa Imam, a suspect in the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed the U.S. ambassador. The U.S. government is committed…
Trump Emphasizes Again That There Was No 'Collusion' Between Russia and His Campaign
Donald Trump reiterated that there was no collusion between his campaign and Russia in response to charges against his former campaign manager Paul Manafort and…
Saudi Arabia Allows Women to Enter Some Stadiums
Saudi Arabia has announced that women will be allowed to enter certain sports stadiums starting in the new Gregorian year, marking a significant step in…
Barzani Criticizes Lack of International Support for Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Masoud Barzani criticized the lack of international support, particularly from the U.S., for the Kurdistan independence referendum. He highlighted the betrayal by rival Kurdish groups…
Qatar's Emir Warns Against Any Military Action Against His Country
The Emir of Qatar has warned against military action from four Arab countries, stating it would lead to regional chaos. Donald Trump has proposed a…
US Navy Rescues Iranian Fishermen from Pirate Attack
The US Navy, with the help of the Japanese Navy, rescued Iranian fishermen from a pirate attack in the waters south of Yemen after a…
5600 Foreign Fighters Have Returned from ISIS-Controlled Areas to Their Countries
The Soufan Group reports that over 5600 foreign fighters have returned to their home countries from ISIS-controlled areas, presenting a security challenge for their nations.…
Estimates Indicate 'Significant Victory' for Abe Coalition in Japanese Parliamentary Elections
Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is projected to achieve a significant victory in Japan's parliamentary elections, reinforcing his leadership and policies for the next three years.…
Meeting of the Coordination Council of Saudi Arabia and Iraq with the Presence of Tillerson
Rex Tillerson attended a meeting in Riyadh aimed at strengthening Saudi-Iraqi relations, with the presence of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and King Salman. The…
Spanish Government Announces Intent to Dissolve Catalonia's Local Government
The Spanish government announced plans to dissolve Catalonia's local government and hold new elections due to the separatist stance of its leader, Carles Puigdemont. This…
At least 72 people killed in suicide attacks on two mosques in Afghanistan
At least 72 people were killed in suicide attacks on two mosques in Afghanistan, with ISIS claiming responsibility for one of the attacks. The violence…
Raqqa Completely Cleared of ISIS
Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by the U.S., have declared complete victory over ISIS in Raqqa, handing control to local leaders. This marks a significant milestone…
Parliamentary Elections in Iraqi Kurdistan Postponed
The parliamentary and presidential elections in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have been postponed due to insufficient candidates and internal political disagreements. Masoud Barzani's leadership…
Barzani: Individual and Unilateral Decisions Were the Cause of the Kirkuk Events
Masoud Barzani criticized unilateral decisions by Kurdish political leaders that led to the retreat of Peshmerga forces from Kirkuk, which was swiftly captured by Iraqi…
Death of Senior Taliban Members Continues Amid Drone Strikes on Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
Recent U.S. drone strikes have killed several senior Taliban commanders, including members of the Haqqani Network, on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. This escalation in violence comes…
Artificial Intelligence and Google's New Products
Google has launched a new series of hardware products, prominently featuring the Pixel 2 phone, which aims to compete with the likes of Samsung's Galaxy…
Iraqi Forces Capture Airbase and Industrial Areas from Kurdish Control near Kirkuk
Iraqi forces have captured key positions from Kurdish Peshmerga in southern Kirkuk, including an airbase and industrial areas. This escalation follows a referendum for Kurdish…
Reports of 'Gunfire Exchange' Around Kirkuk; Abadi's Statement on 'Cooperation' with Peshmerga
There have been reports of artillery exchanges between Iraqi government forces and Kurdish Peshmerga near Kirkuk, as Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi calls for cooperation to…
Death toll from a car bomb explosion in the capital of Somalia exceeds 230
A devastating car bomb explosion in Mogadishu has resulted in at least 231 deaths and over 300 injuries, marking one of the deadliest attacks in…
The 'Final' Battle of US-Supported Forces to Retake Raqqa is Underway
US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces are engaged in the final battle to reclaim Raqqa from ISIS, which has lost significant territory over the past year. The…
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Iraq and Kurds to Avoid Conflict
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis urged Iraq and Kurdish forces to focus on defeating ISIS rather than engaging in conflict amid rising tensions around Kirkuk.…
Catalonia's Response to Madrid's Deadline: Let's Negotiate
Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont has called for negotiations with Madrid regarding independence, criticizing threats from Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to suspend Catalonia's autonomy. The…
Spanish Prime Minister Threatens Possible Revocation of Catalonia's Autonomy Again
The Spanish Prime Minister has threatened to revoke Catalonia's autonomy if its leaders declare independence. This follows ongoing tensions between the Catalan government and Madrid,…
Donald Trump Claims He Is Smarter Than Rex Tillerson
Donald Trump claimed in a recent interview that he is smarter than Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, suggesting an intelligence contest if Tillerson referred to…
Saudi Arabia Protests UN Report on Killing of Yemeni Children
Saudi Arabia has protested a UN report accusing its coalition of killing Yemeni children, claiming the report is misleading. The coalition argues it operates under…
Syrian Army Enters the City of Mayadeen
The Syrian army has reportedly entered Mayadeen, a key Islamic State stronghold, amid ongoing military operations supported by Russian airstrikes. This development follows significant casualties…
Saudi King Arrives in Moscow
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has arrived in Moscow for a historic visit, marking the first time a Saudi king has visited Russia. He will…
Girlfriend of Las Vegas Shooter Responds to FBI Questions
Marilou Danley, the girlfriend of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock, responded to FBI inquiries, claiming she had no involvement in the attack and was visiting…
Trump to Announce His Policy on the JCPOA on October 12
Donald Trump is set to announce his administration's stance on the JCPOA on October 12, indicating a potential withdrawal from the agreement. This announcement comes…
Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 3 Scientists Residing in the U.S.
The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2017 was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish, and Kip Thorne for their work on gravitational waves, enhancing our…
The U.S. Seeks to Reduce Cuban Embassy Staff in Washington by 60%
The U.S. plans to reduce Cuban embassy staff in Washington by 60% following health concerns affecting American diplomats in Havana. This decision has led to…
Dozens of Weapons Found in the Home and Shooting Site of Las Vegas Shooter
Stephen Paddock, the shooter in the Las Vegas massacre, was found to have over 40 firearms and explosives in his home and hotel room, resulting…
Donald Trump Condemns Las Vegas Shooting as a 'Completely Evil Act'
Donald Trump condemned the Las Vegas shooting that resulted in at least 58 deaths and over 500 injuries, calling it a 'completely evil act.' He…
Participation of Iraqi Forces in Iranian Army Exercises
The Iranian Army's military exercise 'Haider Karar' commenced with the participation of Iraqi forces at the western borders of Iran. This exercise aims to reinforce…
Catalonia Takes Police Response to Protesters to International Courts
The Catalonia local government announced plans to take Spain to international courts over police violence against protesters during an independence referendum, which resulted in hundreds…