Securities and Exchange Commission
October 2015
"Drop Your Knife": Suicide by Knife Attack
Isra Abad Zaidane, a 29-year-old Palestinian girl, was shot by Israeli police after refusing to drop a knife, which her family claims was a suicide…
Russian Passenger Plane with 224 Passengers Crashes in Egypt
A Russian passenger plane with 224 people crashed in Egypt's Sinai Desert, likely due to technical failure. All passengers are confirmed dead, including 17 children.…
Farewell to Ken Taylor, the Savior of American Embassy Employees in Tehran
Ken Taylor, the former Canadian ambassador who sheltered American embassy staff during the 1979 hostage crisis, passed away at 81 due to cancer. His funeral…
Netanyahu Emphasizes Commitment to New Measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque to Resolve Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed his government's commitment to new security measures at Al-Aqsa Mosque, including the installation of surveillance cameras, to address the ongoing…
Kerry Announces Agreement Between Jordan and Israel on Al-Aqsa Mosque
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced an agreement between Israel and Jordan to implement new security measures at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, including security cameras,…
Suspension of U.S. Financial Aid to Palestinians Amid Israeli Security Crisis
The U.S. House of Representatives has suspended $370 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority due to ongoing security issues in Israel and Palestinian leadership's…
Carter: Increased Ground Operations Against 'Islamic State' Likely
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the likelihood of increased ground operations against the Islamic State in Iraq following a successful rescue of hostages.…
Iranian-American Engineer Facing Ten-Year Prison Sentence in the U.S.
Mozafar Khazaei, an Iranian-American engineer, is facing a ten-year prison sentence for sending sensitive military documents to Iran as part of a teaching application. He…
Clinton Defends Her Actions During the Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya
Hillary Clinton defended her actions during the 2012 Benghazi attack in a House investigation, responding to Republican accusations of misleading the public. The committee's investigation…
Hassan Rouhani Emphasizes 'Full Implementation' of JCPOA in Letter to Iran's Leader
Hassan Rouhani wrote to Ayatollah Khamenei to express gratitude for support regarding the JCPOA and emphasized the government's commitment to its full implementation. The letter…
Negotiations for U.S. Defense Aid to Israel Resume
Negotiations for U.S. defense aid to Israel have resumed after being suspended due to Israeli dissatisfaction with the Iran nuclear deal. This comes as both…
Five Arrested in Connection with Islamist Militants in Azerbaijan
Five Azerbaijani citizens were arrested for their involvement with Islamist militant groups in Iraq and Syria, particularly ISIS. This highlights ongoing concerns about the recruitment…
The U.S. Will Keep More Soldiers in Afghanistan
President Obama has decided to keep 9,800 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan until the end of 2016, revising previous plans to reduce their number significantly due…
U.S. Defense Secretary: We Will Not Leave Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced that the U.S. will keep more troops in Afghanistan than planned after 2016, countering claims that the U.S. is…
Airstrike on Gaza Following Escalation of Violence Between Israel and Palestinians
The Israeli army conducted airstrikes in Gaza following a rocket attack, leading to rising casualties among Palestinians and Israelis. The violence is fueled by fears…
Hundreds of Yazidi Women Have Committed Suicide While Captive of ISIS
The article discusses the plight of Yazidi women held captive by ISIS in northern Iraq, highlighting the efforts of Amna Said Hassan, a former Iraqi…
Houthis Accept UN Security Council Resolution on Yemen
The Houthis and the Congress Party led by Ali Abdullah Saleh have expressed their commitment to the UN Security Council resolution regarding the Yemen crisis…
Abbas Emphasizes Continued Cooperation with Israel Amid Likelihood of 'Third Intifada'
Tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are escalating, with Abbas urging continued cooperation with Israel to prevent further unrest, while Netanyahu blames him for incitement following…
Shooting at College in America Leaves at Least 10 Dead
A shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, resulted in at least 10 deaths and 20 injuries. The shooter, identified as Chris Harper-Morse, was…