February 2018
Saad Hariri's First Visit to Riyadh After November's Crisis Resignation
Saad Hariri, the Lebanese Prime Minister, visited Riyadh for the first time since his controversial resignation in November, which was allegedly forced by Saudi Arabia.…
Saudi King Dismisses Chief of Joint Staff and Other Senior Military Commanders
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has dismissed the Chief of Joint Staff and several senior military commanders, appointing Fayyad Al-Ruwaili as the new chief. This…
Malaysia and Venezuela Launch Digital Currencies
Malaysia's Hello Gold has received a Sharia license to launch a gold-backed digital currency called Goldex, while Venezuela is set to implement its oil-backed digital…
North Korean Delegation Canceled Meeting with Trump’s Deputy at the Last Moment
North Korea canceled a proposed meeting with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the last moment during his visit to the Winter Olympics in South…
North Korean Leader Calls for Continued 'Reconciliation' Efforts with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for ongoing reconciliation efforts with South Korea following a high-level delegation's visit to Seoul. This comes amidst rising…
Jordan's King: Peace in the Middle East is Impossible Without U.S. Involvement
King Abdullah II of Jordan emphasized the necessity of U.S. involvement for peace between Israel and Palestinians, despite criticism of U.S. policies. He highlighted the…
Number of Victims of Sexual Abuse by US National Gymnastics Team Doctor Increases to 256 Girls
Larry Nassar, a former sports doctor for the US national gymnastics team, has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison after the number…