October 2017
The Passing of Ebrahim Ashtiani, a Star in Asian Football History
Ebrahim Ashtiani, a legendary figure in Iranian and Asian football, passed away at the age of 71 due to a lung illness. His contributions to…
The 2017 Man Booker Literary Prize Awarded to American George Saunders
George Saunders won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for his novel 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' making him the second American to receive this prestigious award.…
Research Findings: All Wi-Fi Networks Are Vulnerable to Hacking
A new study reveals that all Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to hacking due to flaws in the WPA2 security system, as detailed by expert Matthijs…
Iraqi Forces Take Control of Kirkuk
Iraqi government forces have taken control of Kirkuk in response to a Kurdish independence referendum, altering the regional power dynamics. The operation has led to…
"Six Days"; The Story of the Occupation of the Iranian Embassy in London
The film "Six Days" recounts the 1980 armed occupation of the Iranian embassy in London by six Iranian Arabs demanding the release of prisoners. It…
Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to American Researcher Richard Thaler
Richard Thaler, a behavioral economist, was awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on nudging people towards making better economic decisions. His…
Arrest of One Person Following Vehicle Collision with Pedestrians in London
A vehicle collided with pedestrians in London, injuring 11 people, and one person has been arrested. The police are treating the incident as a traffic…
Syrian Army Enters the City of Mayadeen
The Syrian army has reportedly entered Mayadeen, a key Islamic State stronghold, amid ongoing military operations supported by Russian airstrikes. This development follows significant casualties…
Oxford City Council Revokes 'Freedom of Oxford' Award from Aung San Suu Kyi
The Oxford City Council is set to revoke the Freedom of Oxford award from Aung San Suu Kyi due to her inaction regarding the Rohingya…
Five Countries' Intent to Ban Sales of Non-Electric Vehicles
Germany, Norway, France, India, and the UK plan to ban non-electric vehicle sales by 2045, with Germany leading the charge by banning internal combustion engines…
Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 3 Scientists Residing in the U.S.
The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2017 was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish, and Kip Thorne for their work on gravitational waves, enhancing our…
Madrid Threatens to Suspend Catalonia's Regional Government Activities
Spain's central government threatens to suspend Catalonia's autonomy if it declares independence following a controversial referendum. Catalonia claims that 90% of voters supported independence despite…
Catalonia Takes Police Response to Protesters to International Courts
The Catalonia local government announced plans to take Spain to international courts over police violence against protesters during an independence referendum, which resulted in hundreds…