October 2017
Eight Killed in Vehicle Attack on Pedestrians and Cyclists in New York
A pickup truck attack in Manhattan, New York, resulted in the deaths of at least eight people and injuries to eleven others. The driver, a…
James Mattis: The Threat of North Korean Nuclear Missile Attack is Increasing
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis warned that the threat of a North Korean nuclear missile attack is increasing and that the U.S. will never…
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…
Persepolis Victory Against Esteghlal in Controversial Derby
Persepolis defeated Esteghlal 1-0 in a controversial Tehran derby, with Ali Alipour scoring the decisive penalty. This victory propelled Persepolis to second place in the…
The Kurdistan Regional Government Suspends Independence Referendum Results
The Kurdistan Regional Government has suspended the results of its independence referendum to ease tensions with the Iraqi central government, proposing a ceasefire and dialogue.…
Syria Warns Israel About Consequences of Its Attacks
Syria's Foreign Ministry has warned Israel about the serious consequences of its attacks following Israeli artillery retaliation against Syrian military positions. This escalation follows recent…
New Season of NBA Basketball Begins with Home Loss for Defending Champion
The NBA season kicked off with Cleveland defeating Boston 102-99, marred by Gordon Hayward's serious injury. Golden State lost to Houston 122-121 despite leading for…
Kirkuk; Continued Standoff Between Government Forces and Peshmerga Following Baghdad's Deadline
Tensions continue to rise in Kirkuk as Iraqi government forces and Kurdish Peshmerga face off following a deadline issued by Baghdad for the Peshmerga to…
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Iraq and Kurds to Avoid Conflict
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis urged Iraq and Kurdish forces to focus on defeating ISIS rather than engaging in conflict amid rising tensions around Kirkuk.…
Hamas Announces Political Reconciliation Agreement with Fatah Movement
Hamas announced a political reconciliation agreement with Fatah during talks in Egypt, with details to be revealed in a press conference. This agreement aims to…
Trump Denies Report on Request to Increase U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Donald Trump denied a report by NBC News claiming he requested an increase in the U.S. nuclear arsenal, calling it fake news. This denial comes…
Trump Delays Transfer of US Embassy to Jerusalem for the Second Time
Donald Trump has delayed the transfer of the US embassy to Jerusalem for the second time, stating he wants to give the peace process a…