November 2017
Expansion of Anti-Government Protests in Pakistan and Army's Silence
Anti-government protests in Pakistan have escalated significantly, with thousands blocking major roads and clashing with police. The newly radicalized Tehreek-e-Labbaik party is at the forefront,…
U.S. Strategic Command Chief: 'Illegal' Order for Nuclear Strike May Be Rejected
General John Hyten of U.S. Strategic Command stated that any illegal order for a nuclear strike could be rejected. This comes amid rising tensions over…
USA: Negotiations Possible if North Korea Halts Nuclear and Missile Programs
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated that negotiations with North Korea could occur if it halts its nuclear and missile programs. President Trump has…
Spain Requests Extradition of Ousted Catalonia Leader from Belgium
The Supreme Court of Spain has issued an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, the ousted leader of Catalonia, requesting his extradition from Belgium. Puigdemont faces…
UN: Iraq Lacks Jurisdiction to Prosecute 'Islamic State' Actors in Mosul
The UN report states that Iraq cannot prosecute 'Islamic State' crimes in Mosul and suggests the International Criminal Court as an alternative. It highlights the…
Israel's Renewed Warning About Arms Shipments to Hezbollah in Lebanon
An Israeli minister warned against arms shipments to Hezbollah following an alleged Israeli airstrike on a copper factory in Syria. The incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Iran's 'Romario' Misses Opportunity for Life Sentence Reduction
Ali Akbarian, a former Iranian football star serving a life sentence, was re-arrested for drug offenses while on leave from prison, losing his chance for…