October 2018
U.S. Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter
U.S. prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty for Robert Bowers, who killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, marking one of…
For the First Time, a Woman Becomes President of Ethiopia
Ethiopia has elected its first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, following the approval of a gender-balanced cabinet. This election is significant in a patriarchal society, aiming…
Technology That Will 'Transform' Transportation
Various companies, including Virgin, are developing hyperloop technology that promises to revolutionize transportation by drastically reducing travel times between major cities in the Middle East…
Second Day of Elections in Afghanistan Amid Violence and Technical Failures
The parliamentary elections in Afghanistan faced significant challenges on their second day due to violence, including bombings that killed at least 18 people, and technical…
Meeting of Leaders from Turkey, Russia, Germany, and France on Syria in Istanbul
Leaders from Turkey, Russia, Germany, and France are set to meet in Istanbul to discuss the Syrian crisis and the situation in Idlib, following a…
Trump: The Disappearance of Khashoggi May Be the Work of 'Rogue Killers'
Donald Trump suggested that the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi may involve 'rogue killers' after speaking with Saudi King Salman, who denied any knowledge of…
China Confirms Arrest of Interpol President
China has confirmed the arrest of Meng Hongwei, the President of Interpol, who disappeared during a trip to China and is being investigated for potential…
Three Scientists from the US, Canada, and France Win the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics
Three scientists, Arthur Ashkin, Donna Strickland, and Gérard Mourou, won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research in laser technology, which has…
Beloved French Singer Charles Aznavour Passes Away at 94
Charles Aznavour, the iconic French-Armenian singer, passed away at 94, leaving behind a legacy of over 100 million records sold worldwide. Known for his romantic…
Special Purpose Vehicle: Europe's New Initiative to Bypass US Sanctions Against Iran
The EU is attempting to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle to facilitate trade with Iran and circumvent US sanctions. This initiative follows a meeting of…
The U.S. and Canada Reach an Agreement on NAFTA at the Last Minute
The U.S. and Canada reached a last-minute agreement to revise NAFTA, now called the USMCA, after intense negotiations. This agreement is seen as a significant…