September 2016
Australia: Business Office in Tehran to be Reopened
Australia is reopening its business office in Tehran and sending a delegation led by the Trade Minister to explore economic opportunities in Iran while maintaining…
Rouhani Opposes US Request to Halt Military Flights Over Northern Syria
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected the US request to halt military flights over northern Syria, arguing it would benefit ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra. He emphasized…
Boat Carrying at Least 600 Refugees Sinks Off the Coast of Egypt
A boat carrying at least 600 refugees sank off the coast of Egypt, resulting in 29 confirmed deaths and 150 rescues. Most refugees are from…
UN Secretary-General Criticizes Netanyahu Over 'Ethnic Cleansing' Accusation
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for accusing Palestinians of seeking 'ethnic cleansing' against Israelis. The U.S. State Department also condemned Netanyahu's…
Facebook Representatives Discuss with Israeli Ministers
A delegation from Facebook met with Israeli ministers to discuss cooperation in combating online incitement and terrorism. Israeli officials have expressed dissatisfaction with Facebook's handling…
Netanyahu: I Have Not Yet Decided to Meet Abbas Under the Russian Initiative
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has not decided to meet Palestinian President Abbas under a Russian initiative, preferring direct negotiations instead. Palestinian officials express a positive…