Securities and Exchange Commission
December 2016
Two Explosions in a Market in Baghdad Left Dozens Dead and Injured
Two suicide bombers attacked a crowded market in Baghdad, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 53 injuries. The attacks highlight ongoing security challenges in…
Netanyahu: I Was Surprised and Deeply Disappointed by John Kerry's Remarks on the Security Council Resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed disappointment at U.S. Secretary of State Kerry's speech regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, criticizing Kerry for not addressing the root causes…
Netanyahu: Israel to Reassess Its Relations with the United Nations
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans to reassess Israel's relations with the UN following the passage of a resolution calling for an immediate halt to…
US Federal Police Warns of Possible Terrorist Attacks During Christmas
The FBI has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks by ISIS supporters during the Christmas holidays in the U.S., following calls for attacks on…
Release of All Passengers and Arrest of Hijackers of Libyan Flight
All passengers of a hijacked Libyan flight have been released, and the hijackers have been arrested. The incident involved 118 passengers and was linked to…
Italian Interior Minister: Suspect of Berlin Terror Attack Killed in Milan
Anis Amri, the main suspect in the Berlin terrorist attack, was killed by Italian police in Milan after he opened fire on them. The attack…
Turkish Foreign Minister Blames Gulen for Russian Ambassador's Assassination in Call with John Kerry
The Turkish Foreign Minister has accused Fethullah Gulen of being responsible for the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara during a call with John…
9 Killed in Armed Attack in Jordan; 'Security Forces Killed Four Attackers'
An armed attack in Karak, Jordan, resulted in the deaths of 9 people, including a Canadian tourist. The attackers, labeled as terrorists by security forces,…
Sisi: The Coptic Church Explosion Was Terrorist and Suicide Attack
A suicide bombing at the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo resulted in 24 deaths and 49 injuries, with the perpetrator identified as a 22-year-old. President Sisi…
More than two thousand ISIS members killed or severely injured in the battle of Mosul
General Stephen Townsend reported that over two thousand ISIS members have been killed or severely injured in the ongoing battle for Mosul, with three to…
Arrest of Peyman Aref, Political Activist, by Turkish Security Forces
Peyman Aref, a political activist and refugee in Turkey, was arrested by Turkish security forces, reportedly due to his disclosures about a meeting concerning Iranian…
A Senior U.S. Military Official Says 50,000 ISIS Members Have Been Killed
A senior U.S. military official announced that the coalition has killed 50,000 ISIS members in the last two years, surpassing previous estimates. The ongoing operations…
Daily Loss from Labor Accidents is 150 Billion Tomans
Akbar Shokat, head of the Supreme Council of Construction Workers' Associations, reported that labor accidents cause a daily economic loss of 150 billion tomans in…
Protest Gathering by Students at Tehran University
Students at Tehran University protested against labor issues and economic hardships in Iranian universities, expressing their grievances through slogans and a comprehensive statement. The protest…
Netanyahu: I am waiting to discuss the very bad Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is eager to discuss the Iran nuclear deal with President-elect Trump, labeling it as 'very bad.' He emphasizes Israel's commitment to…
Kerry: Israel Must Choose Between Settlement Expansion and Peace
John Kerry criticized Israel's settlement policies, stating they threaten peace and lead to violence. He emphasized that Israel must choose between construction and peace, while…
U.S. Defense Secretary: It is Necessary to Remain in Iraq After the Liberation of Mosul
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter emphasizes the need for U.S. military presence in Iraq post-Mosul liberation to combat ISIS threats. With Donald Trump set to…