February 2017
South Korea Calls for Suspension of North Korea's Membership in the United Nations
South Korea has called for North Korea's suspension from the UN following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam using a banned chemical weapon. Malaysia is charging…
Kazem Gilanpour; His Last Wish Was to Have His Ashes Scattered on the Summit of Damavand
Kazem Gilanpour, a prominent figure in Iranian sports journalism and skiing, passed away at the age of 95, expressing a final wish to have his…
Malaysia: VX Nerve Agent Used in the Murder of Kim Jong-nam
Malaysian police have identified VX nerve agent as the poison used to murder Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Two women…
Iran: A Long Way to Go for a Free Economy
The Heritage Foundation's annual report has ranked Iran 155th in economic freedom, improving from 171st last year. Despite this improvement, Iran remains near the bottom…
Malaysian Police: A Senior North Korean Diplomat Among Suspects in Kim Jong-nam's Murder
Malaysian police have identified a senior North Korean diplomat as a suspect in the murder of Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader…
Malaysia: Second Suspect Arrested in the Murder of North Korean Leader's Half-Brother
Malaysian police have arrested a second suspect in the murder of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was killed at…
Half-brother of North Korean leader killed in Malaysia
Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was reportedly killed in Malaysia. His death is shrouded in mystery, with…
North Korea Tests a Ballistic Missile
North Korea conducted a ballistic missile test towards the Sea of Japan, confirmed by the U.S. and seen as a show of force against the…
Trump's Letter to the President of China
Donald Trump has sent a letter to Xi Jinping expressing a desire for cooperation in U.S.-China relations, while criticizing China's economic policies and lack of…
Chairman of a Congressional Committee: Expansion of Missile Defense Shield Against Iran and North Korea is Necessary
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee Chairman has called for an expansion of missile defense systems to counter threats from Iran and North Korea. This…