August 2016
Trump to Meet with Mexican President
Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto for a private meeting, amidst ongoing controversy over his immigration policies. This meeting…
Iraqi Parliament Votes to Dismiss Defense Minister Ahead of Mosul Operation
The Iraqi Parliament has dismissed Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi over corruption allegations as the military prepares to retake Mosul from ISIS. This political shakeup raises…
Attack on American University in Afghanistan Leaves '13 Dead'
An attack on the American University in Afghanistan resulted in 13 deaths and over 43 injuries, including students and security personnel. The Taliban has intensified…
Denial of Arrest of 'One of the Staff Members of the JCPOA Office on Charges of Espionage'
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied reports of the arrest of a staff member from the JCPOA office on espionage charges, calling the claims baseless.…
Twitter Suspends 235,000 More Accounts for 'Promoting Terrorism'
Twitter has suspended 235,000 accounts for promoting terrorism, bringing the total to 360,000 since 2015. The company is under pressure to balance free speech with…
At least 10 children killed in airstrike on school in Yemen
An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on a school in Yemen killed at least 10 children and injured 28 others, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis…
The Rio Olympics Begins with a Call for Peace and Respect for Nature
The Rio 2016 Olympics opened with themes of peace and respect for nature, amidst significant security concerns due to global terrorism and Brazil's own political…