What You Need to Know About the Middle East (Oct. 16)

The video covers several geopolitical issues: US-Russia tensions over Syria, a Saudi-led investigation into a deadly airstrike in Yemen, Russia's significant investment in India's oil sector, and protests in Turkey against the extension of a state of emergency following a failed coup. Each section highlights the complexities and international implications of these events.

What was the main topic of discussion between John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov?

• Trade agreements

• Climate change

• Restoring a truce in Syria

• Nuclear disarmament

What was identified as the cause of the airstrike on a funeral in Yemen?

• Deliberate attack

• Weather conditions

• Misinformation

• Technical malfunction

What is the significance of the deal involving Essar Oil?

• It marks the first Russian investment in India

• It is a joint venture with China

• It involves renewable energy

• It is the largest foreign investment in India

What was the reason for the extension of the state of emergency in Turkey?

• Elections

• Natural disaster

• Failed coup attempt

• Economic crisis

How many people have been arrested in Turkey for alleged links to the coup?

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 10,000

• 30,000