• About Us
  • Who Are We
  • Work With Us
Friday, June 2, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
The Globe Post
39 °f
New York
44 ° Fri
46 ° Sat
40 ° Sun
41 ° Mon
No Result
View All Result
The Globe Post
No Result
View All Result
Home World

Tuesday Highlights: October 24, 2017

Anna Varfolomeeva by Anna Varfolomeeva
10/24/17
in World
Emmanuel Macron, president of France

French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Homeland Insecurity? Some 5,600 ISIS Fighters Return From Iraq, Syria

At least 5,600 individuals who fought for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, have returned home to 33 countries, according to the latest by a private intelligence firm The Soufan Group. [The Defense Post]

French President Advocates for Freer Civil Society in Talks With Egyptian Counterpart

President of France Emmanuel Macron met with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi on Tuesday and advocated for freer civil society in the country that could protect it against terror. [Bloomberg]

Spanish Government Ready to Use Force Against Catalonia

Spanish authorities are prepared to use force against separatists in Catalonia, according to the government spokesman Inigo Mendez de Vigo. [The Times]

Russia, the Philippines Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

The two countries signed an agreement for technical and military cooperation and agreed to a contract for the provision of rocket-propelled grenade launchers to the Philippines. [The Defense Post]

Saudi Arabia ‘Returning to Moderate Islam,’ Crown Prince Says

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has vowed to return his country to “moderate Islam” and “destroy extremism very soon.” [The Guardian]

China’s Communist Party to Include President Xi’s Theory in Its Constitution

The Chinese Communist Party will officially include President Xi Jinping’s governing theory, dubbed “Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era,” in its constitution. The move will elevate the country’s leader to the status of Mao Zedong. [Reuters]

China, South Korea Defense Ministers Meet in Philippines

China’s Defense Minister Chang Wanquan met with his South Korean counterpart Song Young-moo on the sidelines of a defense ministerial in the Philippines. The meeting took place for the first time in two years. [Yonhap]

Amid visa row, Turkey’s Justice Ministry cancels US visit

The Turkish Justice Ministry said it canceled the trip “due to the recent visa crisis between the two countries.” [Reuters]

US to Resume Refugee Admissions With Enhanced Vetting

The administration of President Donald J. Trump intends to allow refugees from all countries to arrive in the U.S., but under new, enhanced vetting rules. [CNN]

US Secretary of State Visits Pakistan

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived with an official visit in Pakistan on Tuesday where he met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

Today, Sec. Tillerson and Prime Minister Abbasi discussed our bilateral cooperation and partnership & Pakistan’s critical role in the region pic.twitter.com/I8KSLw6eoD

— Department of State (@StateDept) October 24, 2017

ShareTweet
Anna Varfolomeeva

Anna Varfolomeeva

Related Posts

Migrants waiting at the Turkish border.
Opinion

Beyond Numbers: Confronting Europe’s Broken Border System

by Eleanor Paynter
May 30, 2023
A noose is seen on makeshift gallows as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather on the West side of the US Capitol in Washington DC on January 6, 2021
National

Militia Leader Gets 18 Years in Prison Over US Capitol Attack

by Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Customers queue to enter a re-opened Zara clothes shop
Environment

EU Targets Fast Fashion in Push for Durable Goods

by Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
A billboard showing the debt limit is seen in Washington, D.C.
National

US Republicans Upbeat on Prospects for Debt Deal

by Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Military hardware rolls through Dvortsovaya Square during a Victory Day military parade in central Saint Petersburg
National

Pressing Russia, US Shares Nuclear Warhead Data Under Treaty

by Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
A man holding a gun
Opinion

The NRA’s Continuing Agenda of Fear

by Stephen J. Lyons
May 12, 2023
Next Post
Germany, Turkey, Merkel, relations, EU, customs union, hermes, export guarantees

Turkey-EU Relations Moving Fast to 'Crunch Point'

Iraqi troops move to Qaim and Rawa near Syria border after Hawija's capture in October 2017

Iraqi Security Forces Move on Rawa and Qaim Near Syrian Border

Recommended

Migrants waiting at the Turkish border.

Beyond Numbers: Confronting Europe’s Broken Border System

May 30, 2023
A noose is seen on makeshift gallows as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather on the West side of the US Capitol in Washington DC on January 6, 2021

Militia Leader Gets 18 Years in Prison Over US Capitol Attack

May 26, 2023
Customers queue to enter a re-opened Zara clothes shop

EU Targets Fast Fashion in Push for Durable Goods

May 23, 2023
A billboard showing the debt limit is seen in Washington, D.C.

US Republicans Upbeat on Prospects for Debt Deal

May 19, 2023
Military hardware rolls through Dvortsovaya Square during a Victory Day military parade in central Saint Petersburg

Pressing Russia, US Shares Nuclear Warhead Data Under Treaty

May 16, 2023
A man holding a gun

The NRA’s Continuing Agenda of Fear

May 12, 2023

Opinion

Migrants waiting at the Turkish border.

Beyond Numbers: Confronting Europe’s Broken Border System

May 30, 2023
A man holding a gun

The NRA’s Continuing Agenda of Fear

May 12, 2023
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

A Supreme Folly 

April 24, 2023
Transgender Army veteran Tanya Walker speaks to protesters in Times Square near a military recruitment centre

Tennessee Is A Drag on the First Amendment

March 26, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping

China’s Path to Economic Dominance

March 15, 2023
An earthquake survivor reacts as rescuers look for victims and other survivors in Hatay, a Turkish province where hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the earthquake

Heed the Call of Our Broken World

March 1, 2023
Facebook Twitter

Newsletter

Do you like our reporting?
SUBSCRIBE

About Us

The Globe Post

The Globe Post is part of Globe Post Media, a U.S. digital news organization that is publishing the world's best targeted news sites.

submit oped

© 2018 The Globe Post

No Result
View All Result
  • National
  • World
  • Business
  • Interviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Democracy at Risk
    • Media Freedom
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Columns
    • Book Reviews
    • Stage
  • Submit Op-ed

© 2018 The Globe Post