October 2017
2% Preparedness of Relevant Agencies in Tehran for Earthquake Response
Abdolreza Hashemzadeh, a Tehran assembly member, revealed that the city's agencies are only 2% prepared for a potential earthquake despite the presence of three high-risk…
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Iraq and Kurds to Avoid Conflict
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis urged Iraq and Kurdish forces to focus on defeating ISIS rather than engaging in conflict amid rising tensions around Kirkuk.…
The Kurdistan Region Government Reopens Roads to Mosul
The Kurdistan Regional Government reopened roads to Mosul after briefly closing them due to concerns over Iraqi military movements. This incident follows heightened tensions after…
Russian Officials Announce Release of All Detainees from Saturday's Protests
Russian officials announced the release of all detainees from protests against President Putin, which coincided with his birthday. Thousands protested across multiple cities, with reports…
UN Calls for End to Persecution of Bahá'ís in Yemen
The UN has unanimously passed a resolution calling for an end to the persecution of Bahá'ís in Yemen and the release of imprisoned Bahá'ís. This…
Donald Trump Condemns Las Vegas Shooting as a 'Completely Evil Act'
Donald Trump condemned the Las Vegas shooting that resulted in at least 58 deaths and over 500 injuries, calling it a 'completely evil act.' He…