November 2018
FAO: Climate Change Puts Food Security at Risk
The FAO reports that climate change is severely impacting global food security, with 821 million people facing malnutrition. The situation is critical in Iran, where…
Preliminary Report on Deadly Boeing Passenger Plane Crash in Indonesia Released
A preliminary report on the deadly crash of a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max in Indonesia reveals that investigators are focusing on the aircraft's automated…
The Status of Boeing After the 737 Max Crash in Indonesia
The crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Indonesia, resulting in 189 fatalities, raises serious safety concerns for Boeing, particularly regarding its guidance systems. This…
UAE Pardons and Releases British Student Convicted of Spying
The UAE has pardoned and released British student Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life for espionage, ending a diplomatic crisis with the UK. Despite…
Israel and Airbnb Clash Over Rental Homes in Jewish Settlements
Airbnb has removed rental listings in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, prompting outrage from Israeli officials who see it as support for the BDS…
Benjamin Netanyahu Becomes Israel's Defense Minister While Remaining Prime Minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken on the role of Defense Minister amid a political crisis following Avigdor Lieberman's resignation. The coalition government faces…
Netanyahu's Renewed Opposition to Early Elections in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes early elections amid a government crisis following Avigdor Lieberman's resignation from the Ministry of Defense. He argues that elections…
North Korean Leader Attends Weapons Test; An American Prisoner Released
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a missile production facility and oversaw a successful weapons test while simultaneously announcing the release of an American…
Reactions in Iran to US Warning: Not All Insurance Companies Obey the US
Iranian officials are responding to a US warning about the risks of insuring Iranian oil tankers, asserting that not all insurance companies are beholden to…
13 Dead and Several Injured in Shooting at a Bar in Southern California
A mass shooting at a bar in Southern California resulted in 13 deaths and multiple injuries, including the assistant sheriff of Ventura County. The shooter,…
Debate Between Iranian-American Citizens on Congressional Midterm Elections
On November 6, American citizens will vote in midterm elections to determine control of Congress. The debate features two Iranian-American voters with differing views on…