Securities and Exchange Commission
December 2018
Egyptian Security Forces Eliminate 40 Militants
Egyptian security forces killed 40 militants in response to a recent bomb attack on a tourist bus, which killed three Vietnamese tourists. The operations took…
Israel Reports Discovery and Destruction of Fifth Hezbollah Tunnel in Lebanon
The Israeli army has discovered and destroyed a fifth tunnel dug by Hezbollah from Lebanon into Israel as part of Operation 'Northern Shield.' This operation…
Death of Second Guatemalan Child; Refugee Children in the U.S. Undergo Medical Testing
A second Guatemalan child, Felipe Gomez Alonzo, died in a U.S. migrant detention center, prompting U.S. officials to announce that nearly all detained children will…
Trump Says Erdogan Promised to Eradicate Remaining ISIS in Syria
Donald Trump announced that Turkish President Erdogan has committed to eradicating the remaining ISIS forces in Syria as the U.S. prepares to withdraw its troops.…
Pentagon Official: Executive Order for Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Syria Signed
The Pentagon has signed an executive order for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, following President Trump's announcement and the resignation of Secretary of…
Trump Defends Decision to Withdraw from Syria Following Two Resignations and Negative Reactions
Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria after the resignations of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and ISIS coalition representative Brett McGurk.…
Yemeni Parties Welcome UN Security Council Resolution on Hudaydah Ceasefire
The Yemeni parties have welcomed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reinforcing the ceasefire in Hudaydah, with both the Houthi rebels and the government…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: American Presence in Syria Was a Mistake from the Beginning
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. military presence in Syria as a mistake and a source of instability, following President Trump's announcement of their withdrawal.…
Suspect in Strasbourg Christmas Market Shooting Killed in French Police Operation
Cherif Chekatt, the main suspect in the Strasbourg Christmas market shooting that resulted in three deaths and 13 injuries, was killed by police during an…
Associated Press: Iranian Hackers Target Personal Emails of U.S. Officials
Iranian hackers, known as "Charming Kitten," have attempted to breach the personal emails of U.S. Treasury officials following the reinstatement of U.S. sanctions against Iran.…
Another Armed Attack in the West Bank Claims Two Israeli Lives
An armed attack in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of two Israelis, reportedly soldiers, and serious injuries to two others. The attack is…
French Police Release Image of Suspect in Strasbourg Christmas Market Shooting
A shooting at a Christmas market in Strasbourg has left at least two dead, with the suspect, Cherif Chekatt, on the run. French police are…
Sweden Talks; Parties Involved in Yemen 'Have Not Yet Reached Agreement on Key Issues'
UN-led negotiations in Sweden regarding the Yemen conflict have not yet yielded agreements on key issues like the Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport. The Houthis…
The United States Sets a 60-Day Deadline for Russia to Comply with the Missile Treaty
The U.S. has given Russia a 60-day ultimatum to comply with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or it will withdraw. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Netanyahu and Pompeo Meet in Brussels; Lebanon 'Control Hezbollah or Israel Will'
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo to discuss strategies against Iran, urging Lebanon to control Hezbollah or face Israeli action.…