February 2018
Controversial North Korean Official Arrives in South Korea for Three-Day Visit
A high-ranking North Korean delegation, led by General Kim Yong-chol, has arrived in South Korea amidst ongoing tensions following the 2010 attack on a South…
Two More Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Arrested
Two more protesters against mandatory hijab in Iran have been arrested, including Shaparak Shajari Zadeh, who reportedly faced violence in custody. This ongoing movement challenges…
Explosion Near U.S. Embassy in Montenegro
A small explosion occurred outside the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, when a man threw an explosive device and then detonated himself. The U.S. Embassy…
North Korean Delegation Canceled Meeting with Trump’s Deputy at the Last Moment
North Korea canceled a proposed meeting with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the last moment during his visit to the Winter Olympics in South…
Turkish Foreign Minister: We Reached Mutual Understanding with the U.S. for Normalizing Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced a mutual understanding with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to normalize relations following a meeting aimed at reducing…
Erdogan and Tillerson Discuss Improving US-Turkey Relations
Rex Tillerson and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a constructive meeting to discuss improving US-Turkey relations, which have been strained due to US support…
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Putin to Seek Russian Support
Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow to seek support from Vladimir Putin amid tensions between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
North Korea Invites South Korean President to Pyongyang
North Korea has invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Pyongyang, marking a significant thaw in relations between the two countries. This invitation follows…
Turkey Sentences Dual National NASA Scientist to Seven and a Half Years in Prison
Turkey has sentenced NASA scientist Serkan Gülge to seven and a half years in prison for alleged ties to the Gülen network, raising concerns from…
North Korean Officials Do Not Intend to Meet with American Officials During the Olympics
North Korean officials have stated they will not meet with U.S. officials during the Winter Olympics in South Korea, despite recent diplomatic gestures between the…