December 2017
12 Killed in Building Fire in New York
A devastating fire in a Bronx residential building resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, including a child, and left several others critically…
15 Arrested Following Attack on Coptic Church in Southern Cairo
Fifteen individuals were arrested in Egypt following an attack on a Coptic church by local Muslims after Friday prayers. The church, which had been hosting…
Opposition Leader Navalny Enters Russian Presidential Election Race
Alexei Navalny, a prominent opposition leader in Russia, has announced his candidacy for the presidential elections in March, despite being deemed ineligible by election officials…
Johnson Emphasizes 'Plenty of Evidence' of Russian Interference in Other Countries' Elections
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson met with his Russian counterpart, asserting there is substantial evidence of Russian interference in foreign elections, including the Brexit referendum,…
France Approves Law to Halt Oil and Gas Exploration and Production by 2040
The French Parliament has passed a groundbreaking law to stop all oil and gas exploration and production by 2040, marking a significant step in climate…
Etihad Airways to Suspend Abu Dhabi-Tehran Flights
Etihad Airways will suspend its flights between Abu Dhabi and Tehran starting January 24, 2018, as part of a strategic review initiated in 2016. The…
Kurdistan Region Warns of Possible Iraqi Forces Attack; Baghdad Denies
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has issued a warning about potential new attacks from Iraqi government forces on Peshmerga positions, which the Iraqi army has…
Protesters Set Fire to Political Party Offices and Government Buildings in Iraqi Kurdistan
Protests erupted in Iraqi Kurdistan against economic hardships, leading to demonstrators setting fire to political party offices and government buildings. Thousands participated, demanding unpaid salaries…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Warns About New Coalition in Austrian Government
The UN Human Rights Commissioner has warned that the new far-right coalition government in Austria, led by Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, poses a dangerous shift in…
Significant Decrease in Number of Refugees in Germany in 2017
The number of refugees entering Germany has significantly decreased from nearly 900,000 in 2015 to under 200,000 in 2017, largely due to the EU-Turkey agreement…
Concerns Over the Spread of California Wildfires with Strong Winds
A massive wildfire in California, named 'Thomas,' is expanding rapidly due to strong winds, having already destroyed over 700 homes and threatening 18,000 more. The…
White House: No Negotiations with North Korea Until Behavior is Changed
The White House has stated that the U.S. will not engage in negotiations with North Korea until it changes its behavior, particularly in relation to…
Trump Calls for Resumption of Astronaut Missions to the Moon and Mars
Donald Trump has signed a directive for NASA to resume astronaut missions to the Moon and prioritize human exploration of Mars. This initiative aims to…
Meat Kebab Additives; A New Topic for EU Legislators
The EU is voting on whether to allow phosphate as an additive in kebab meat, with consumer rights groups advocating for its ban due to…
Disagreement Between Athens and Ankara at the Start of Erdogan's 'Historic' Visit to Greece
Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Greece has sparked controversy over comments regarding the need to amend the Lausanne Treaty, which defines the border between Turkey…
Ali Abdullah Saleh Expresses Readiness to Negotiate with Saudi Arabia and Its Allies
Ali Abdullah Saleh has expressed his willingness to negotiate with Saudi Arabia and its allies if they cease their military actions in Yemen. This comes…
EU's Decision to Cut Funding for Turkey's Accession to the Union
The European Union has decided to cut funding for Turkey's accession, including a reduction of 175 million euros and a potential cut of a 3.5…