October 2017
At least 23 killed in twin car bombings in Mogadishu
A series of car bombings in Mogadishu resulted in at least 23 deaths, primarily among police forces, with the militant group al-Shabaab claiming responsibility. The…
Release of Documents Related to the Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Donald Trump plans to release classified documents related to John F. Kennedy's assassination, potentially revealing significant information from Antonio Vecina, an 88-year-old former CIA operative.…
Resumption and Re-registration for Green Card Lottery from October 18
The U.S. Green Card lottery registration will resume on October 18 after a technical halt, requiring previous applicants to re-register. This change comes amidst new…
Iraqi Forces Take Control of Kirkuk
Iraqi government forces have taken control of Kirkuk in response to a Kurdish independence referendum, altering the regional power dynamics. The operation has led to…
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…
Kirkuk; Continued Standoff Between Government Forces and Peshmerga Following Baghdad's Deadline
Tensions continue to rise in Kirkuk as Iraqi government forces and Kurdish Peshmerga face off following a deadline issued by Baghdad for the Peshmerga to…
Three Killed in Armed Attack on Salama Palace in Jeddah
An armed attack occurred at the Salama Palace in Jeddah, resulting in the deaths of two royal guards and the assailant. This incident highlights ongoing…
The Meeting of Philosophy and Mathematics in the Station of the Mind
The article discusses the book "Harmony and Exchange" by Ramin Jahanbegloo and Mehrdad Loghmani, which explores the intersection of philosophy and mathematics, emphasizing the importance…
2019 Green Card Lottery; U.S. State Department Clarifications
The U.S. virtual embassy in Iran has announced the start of the 2019 Green Card lottery for Iranian applicants, but emphasized that recent immigration restrictions…
Trial of Suspects in the Murder of Kim Jong-nam, Half-brother of North Korean Leader, Begins
The trial of two women accused of murdering Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has begun in Malaysia. The women, who…