October 2017
One of the Suspects in the Murder of the U.S. Ambassador in the Benghazi Attack Arrested
Donald Trump announced the arrest of Mustafa Imam, a suspect in the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed the U.S. ambassador. The U.S. government is committed…
Trump Emphasizes Again That There Was No 'Collusion' Between Russia and His Campaign
Donald Trump reiterated that there was no collusion between his campaign and Russia in response to charges against his former campaign manager Paul Manafort and…
Why Did Holden Automotive Shut Down?
The Holden automotive brand has shut down permanently due to changing consumer preferences, high production costs, and increased competition from Asian and Chinese automakers. This…
European Parliament's Sakharov Human Rights Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition
The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Human Rights Prize to the Venezuelan opposition amid ongoing unrest and violence in the country. This recognition highlights the…
US Navy Rescues Iranian Fishermen from Pirate Attack
The US Navy, with the help of the Japanese Navy, rescued Iranian fishermen from a pirate attack in the waters south of Yemen after a…
Xi Jinping's Name and Ideology Added to China's Constitution
The 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China has officially added Xi Jinping's name and ideology to its charter, marking a significant consolidation of…
Marriage Registration by Sunni Muftis in Turkey Becomes Official
Turkey's parliament has passed a law allowing Sunni clerics to register marriages, which has sparked controversy among secular opponents and women's rights activists. Critics argue…
Iraqi Forces Take Control of Kirkuk
Iraqi government forces have taken control of Kirkuk in response to a Kurdish independence referendum, altering the regional power dynamics. The operation has led to…
Another U.S. Consulate Employee Summoned to Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul
A U.S. consulate employee in Turkey has been summoned for questioning related to last year's failed coup, following the arrest of his wife and daughter…
Issuance of US Visas for Iranian Students from Turkey 'Has Been Halted'
The US has halted the issuance of student visas for Iranian students from Turkey due to security concerns following the arrest of a US consulate…
Iraqi Army Recaptures Hawija from ISIS
The Iraqi army has recaptured the city of Hawija from ISIS after 13 days of fighting, marking a significant loss for the group in Iraq.…
Airbus Helicopters in Iran
Iran has begun to acquire Airbus EC145 helicopters to enhance its air ambulance and rescue capabilities, marking a significant shift from reliance on older Russian…
Catalonia Takes Police Response to Protesters to International Courts
The Catalonia local government announced plans to take Spain to international courts over police violence against protesters during an independence referendum, which resulted in hundreds…