September 2017
The United States Does Not Recognize the Independence Referendum in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The U.S. has stated it does not recognize the independence referendum held in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which saw over 92% support for independence.…
ISIS Released an Audio File Attributed to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
ISIS has released a new audio file attributed to its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, after a year of speculation about his fate. The audio includes…
The Last Country That Did Not Allow Women to Drive
Saudi Arabia has officially allowed women to drive, a historic change for the country, which was the last in the world to prohibit it. This…
Zarif Criticizes Trump's Tweet on Iran's Missile Test
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his comments on Iran's missile test, calling him uninformed. Zarif emphasized the need…
U.S. Supreme Court Postpones Review of Trump's Previous Immigration Order
The U.S. Supreme Court has postponed the review of Trump's previous immigration order that barred citizens from predominantly Muslim countries after he issued a new…
U.S. Strategic Bombers Fly Near North Korean Coast
U.S. B-1B bombers flew near North Korea, escalating tensions after Trump labeled Kim Jong-un as 'crazy' and threatened total destruction of North Korea. North Korea's…
Trump is Considering a New Immigration Order
Donald Trump is considering a new immigration order as the current ban on citizens from six Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, is set to expire. The…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operation to Liberate Hawija from ISIS
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to liberate Hawija from ISIS, one of the last strongholds of the group in Iraq. The operation is complicated…
US-backed Forces Capture '90 Percent' of Raqqa
US-backed Syrian forces have captured 90% of Raqqa from ISIS, marking a significant military achievement in the fight against the group. The Syrian Democratic Forces,…
Iraqi Forces Retake Akashat Area on Syrian Border from ISIS
Iraqi forces have successfully retaken the Akashat area from ISIS, enhancing their control along the Syrian border. This operation is part of a broader effort…
Donald Trump: The Explosion in London Train is the Work of 'Loser Terrorists'
Donald Trump reacted to a homemade bomb explosion in a London subway by calling for stricter travel bans on foreign nationals, labeling the attackers as…
Ban on the Use of Kaspersky Products in U.S. Government Institutions
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has mandated the removal of Kaspersky Lab software from government systems due to concerns about potential ties to Russian…
ISIS Fighters Caravan Arrives in Area Controlled by the Group in Deir ez-Zor
A convoy of ISIS fighters and their families has reached areas controlled by the group in eastern Syria following an agreement with the Syrian government…
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Enforce Immigration Order on Refugees
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a controversial immigration order that halts the acceptance of refugees for 120 days, blocking…
Hurricane Irma Hits the U.S.; Power Outages Affect Tens of Thousands of Homes in Florida
Hurricane Irma has made landfall in Florida, causing widespread power outages and significant damage, particularly in the Florida Keys. While its intensity has decreased, concerns…
The Devastating Irma Storm is Approaching Florida
The Irma storm is approaching Florida, expected to hit Tampa after previously forecasted to strike Miami. Authorities have urged millions to evacuate as the storm…
Tsunami Warning After 8.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico
An 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and prompting tsunami warnings across several Central American countries. The earthquake has…
Oil Market Instability Following Hurricane Harvey and North Korea's Nuclear Test
The global oil market is experiencing instability due to Hurricane Harvey's impact on U.S. refining capacity and North Korea's recent nuclear test. These events have…
U.S. Officials Take Control of Three Russian Diplomatic Centers
U.S. officials have taken control of three Russian diplomatic centers in response to Russia's demand to reduce American diplomats, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two…
Hezbollah Lebanon: Exit of a Group of ISIS from the Lebanon Border as Part of Ceasefire Agreement
Hezbollah Lebanon announced that most of a group of about 300 ISIS militants have exited the Lebanon-Syria border area as part of a ceasefire agreement.…
Suicide Attack on Power Plant in Samarra Leaves Seven Dead
A suicide attack on a power plant in Samarra, Iraq, resulted in seven deaths and multiple injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. This incident highlights ongoing…
Continued Criticism of the Situation of Rajai-Shahr Prisoners and the Death Sentence of Mohammad Ali Taheri
The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran has raised concerns about the treatment of hunger-striking prisoners in Rajai-Shahr prison and the reissuance of…
U.S. State Department Expresses 'Deep' Concern Over Death Sentence for Mohammad Ali Taheri
The U.S. State Department has expressed serious concern over the death sentence issued to Mohammad Ali Taheri, founder of Erfan Halqeh, citing violations of international…
The U.S. Orders Closure of Russian Consulate in San Francisco
The U.S. has ordered the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and two offices in Washington D.C. and New York in retaliation for…