Securities and Exchange Commission
May 2016
Three Dead and Injured Following Shooting by 'Assailants' in Zahedan
In Zahedan, two armed assailants killed two agricultural workers and injured another in a shooting incident. The motive remains unclear, but disputes over water and…
Shima Babaei, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Shima Babaei, a 22-year-old civil activist and architecture student, was arrested by security forces in Tehran. Her family has been affected by the raid, with…
UN Secretary-General Attempts to 'Accelerate' Yemen Negotiations
The UN Secretary-General is urging for increased efforts to facilitate peace talks in Yemen, where significant disagreements persist between the Houthi rebels and the Hadi…
Kerry: Lifting Vietnam's Arms Sanctions is Not an Action Against China
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry clarified that the complete lifting of arms sanctions against Vietnam is not aimed at countering China, but rather a…
At least 145 killed in attacks on Assad-controlled areas
On Monday, multiple explosions in Tartus and Jableh, Syria, resulted in at least 145 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. These attacks highlight the ongoing violence…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operation to Retake Fallujah from ISIS
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS, which has controlled the city for over two years. The operation involves various military…
Amnesty International: The Return of Omid Kokabi to Prison Puts His Life at Risk
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the health risks faced by physicist Omid Kokabi, who is in prison and requires urgent medical care after losing…
Agreement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Continuation of Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh and resume peace negotiations in June, following severe clashes that resulted…
Unprecedented Visit of the U.S. President to Hiroshima
Barack Obama is scheduled to make an unprecedented visit to Hiroshima on May 27, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the…
One killed in 'Allahu Akbar' attack in East Munich
A knife attack in Grafing, near Munich, resulted in one death and three critical injuries, with the assailant reportedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The attacker, a…
Saudi Arabia: Four Members of the Islamic State Group Killed in the Mecca Suburbs
Saudi security forces killed four members of the Islamic State group in two separate operations near Mecca. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Saudi…
The U.S. Announces Expansion of Ceasefire Agreement to Aleppo
The U.S. and Russia have brokered a ceasefire agreement in Aleppo, Syria, amidst ongoing violence. Despite the ceasefire, sporadic clashes continue, and both sides are…
Davutoğlu: Turkey Likely to Send Ground Troops to Syria for Self-Defense
Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced the country's readiness to send ground troops to Syria to combat ISIS, following rocket attacks on Turkish territory. President…
Kerry Warns Assad About Consequences of Not Adhering to Ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned Syrian President Bashar Assad of severe consequences if he fails to adhere to the ceasefire agreement with Russia.…
The Main Perpetrator of the Palestinian Teen's Murder Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A court in Israel sentenced Yosef Ben David to life imprisonment for the abduction and murder of Palestinian teenager Muhammad Abu Khdeir, which occurred in…
Ban Ki-moon Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Aleppo
Ban Ki-moon has called for an immediate ceasefire in Aleppo amid escalating violence in Syria. This request follows meetings involving U.S. and Saudi officials, highlighting…
Death of Three Treasure Hunters in the Heights of Amol
Three treasure hunters died after being trapped in a well in Amol, Iran. Their bodies were found alongside illegal excavation equipment, raising concerns about the…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…