Securities and Exchange Commission
January 2018
Donald Trump Rejects Any Negotiation with the Taliban
Donald Trump has firmly rejected any future negotiations with the Taliban following recent bombings in Afghanistan that resulted in numerous casualties. This stance comes amid…
Putin's Spokesman Accuses the U.S. of Attempting to Influence Russian Elections
Dmitry Peskov accused the U.S. of trying to influence the upcoming Russian elections by releasing a list of wealthy individuals linked to Putin. The Kremlin…
Attack on Guards at Kabul Military Academy Leaves Several Dead and Injured
An attack on a checkpoint near the Marshal Fahim Military Academy in Kabul resulted in at least two soldiers dead and ten injured, with the…
73rd Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz Death Camp
The 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was commemorated globally, with notable attendance from U.S. officials including Rex Tillerson and Melania Trump. The events…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Diplomacy Must Impose Logic on North Korea
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis and South Korean officials emphasized the importance of diplomacy in dealing with North Korea's nuclear threats, rejecting military solutions. The…
Merchants Oppose Demolition of Remaining Parts of Plasco Building
Merchants from the Plasco building are opposing the demolition of the remaining structure that survived a devastating fire last year, citing a lack of accountability…
Lebanon Reports Foiling ISIS Plan to Attack Religious and Government Sites
Lebanon's Interior Minister announced the thwarting of an ISIS plan to attack religious and government sites during holidays, following the arrest of an Iraqi commander.…
Arrest of Two Suspects in Recruitment for Syrian Militants in Uzbekistan
Uzbek security forces have arrested two suspects linked to recruiting for Syrian militants, specifically the 'Tawhid and Jihad' group. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about…
Focus Magazine: Iranian Spies Monitored Jewish Sites in Germany
A German magazine reported that Iranian spies were monitoring Jewish sites in Berlin, including the American Jewish Committee and the Orthodox Jewish community. The German…
Israeli Security Forces Kill Palestinian Man Suspected of Killing a Jewish Cleric
Israeli security forces killed Ahmad Jarrar, a Palestinian man suspected of involvement in the murder of an Israeli cleric, during a fifteen-hour operation in Jenin.…
Baqer Namazi, Iranian-American Citizen, Transferred from Iranian Prison to Hospital
Baqer Namazi, an Iranian-American citizen, has been hospitalized due to health issues after being held in solitary confinement in Iran. His lawyer has raised concerns…
Mike Pence Calls for Peaceful Power Transition in Balkh Province
Mike Pence has called for a peaceful transition of power in Balkh Province, where tensions have escalated between President Ashraf Ghani and Governor Ata Mohammad…
Arrest of Herat Municipality Advisor on Charges of Spying for Iran
Asadullah Rezaei, an advisor to the Herat Municipality, has been arrested by Afghan security forces on charges of espionage for Iran. This incident highlights ongoing…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Extension of Internet Surveillance Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill extending the NSA's authority to surveil internet communications without warrants for another six years. This decision…
USA: Ready to Discuss with North Korea at an Appropriate Time
The US is open to discussing with North Korea under suitable conditions, as stated by President Trump after a phone call with South Korea's President…
Tillerson Says He Will Remain as U.S. Secretary of State in 2018
Rex Tillerson confirmed he will remain as U.S. Secretary of State in 2018 despite speculation about his troubled relationship with President Trump. He praised the…
Arrest of 11 Saudi Princes Following Sit-in at Riyadh Royal Palace
Eleven Saudi princes were arrested after protesting against cuts to their water and electricity expenses outside the royal palace in Riyadh. This incident highlights ongoing…
Tillerson: We Support a Peaceful Transfer of Power in Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson expressed support for peaceful protests in Iran, emphasizing the need for a peaceful transfer of power and reforms to…
North Korean Leader: America Should Accept That We Are a Nuclear Power and Not a Threat
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that the U.S. must recognize North Korea as a nuclear power, not a threat, while expressing a desire…