October 2017
Saudi Crown Prince: I Will Restore Moderate Islam to the Country
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced plans to restore moderate Islam in Saudi Arabia and called for international support to transform the kingdom into…
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.…
UN Commission Calls for Halt to Death Sentence of Murder Suspect of Setayesh Qureshi
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for Iran to halt the execution of Amir Hossein Pourjafar, who was convicted of murdering a seven-year-old Afghan…
Federal Judge in Maryland Halts Trump's New Immigration Order
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked significant parts of Trump's third immigration order, which restricts entry from several Muslim countries and North Korea, allowing…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operations to Control Kirkuk Oil Fields
Iraqi forces have initiated operations to seize control of oil fields and an airbase in Kirkuk, currently held by Kurdish Peshmerga forces, amid rising tensions…
Five Countries' Intent to Ban Sales of Non-Electric Vehicles
Germany, Norway, France, India, and the UK plan to ban non-electric vehicle sales by 2045, with Germany leading the charge by banning internal combustion engines…
Investigations into the Las Vegas Shooting and the Motives of the Perpetrator Continue
Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas shooter, transferred $100,000 abroad shortly before the attack and was found to have prepared extensively with firearms and surveillance equipment.…