Connecticut Sets Record Number Of Tornadic Activity:

Tornadic activity in Connecticut hit a record-breaking number despite the “far below” average of the overall number of tornados in the United States for 2018, according to the National Weather Service.

Just two weeks ago, an EF0 tornado was confirmed in Stonington and North Stonington, marking the ninth this year alone. The previous record for the most tornados in the state was eight in 1973, according to the NWS.

The twister that touched down in the two towns was only the third ever recorded in New London County during the month of October, Gary Lessor, chief meteorologist at the Western Connecticut State University Weather Center reported.

Lessor, the Hartford Courant said, also stated that the record-breaking numbers could be a result of an “unusual weather pattern, “citing that the state has seen increased precipitation [and] warmer summer temperatures than average.”

U.S. Reinstates Iran Sanctions:

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. reinstated all sanctions that were removed on Iraq in 2015 as a result of the nuclear deal.

The White House, BBC said, claimed it was the “toughest sanctions regime ever imposed” on Tehran, the country’s capital.

The sanctions will cover shipping and shipbuilding as well as finance and energy.

The country’s Supreme Leader said the decision “disgraced” the U.S., adding that the country is “far weaker” today compared to past years.

Despite the decision, “temporary waivers” will be put in place that will allow for eight countries to continue importing Iranian oil.

War Plagues Yemen:

What is being called the world’s “worst humanitarian crisis” is continuing to rage in Yemen. According to the New York Times, 10,000 civilians have been killed and 14 million, half of the country’s population, are facing starvation as a result of the three-year-long war.

As a result, the U.S. is urging Saudi Arabia to agree to a ceasefire. Defense Secretary James Mattis added that “all parties” need to participate in peace talks lead by the United Nations within the next 30 days.

The UN human rights experts also said that possible war crimes committed by all parties are adding to the conflict.

The war began in 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition intervened after rebels gained control of a significant part of the west of the country.

Though the U.S. has called for a ceasefire, experts say famine is still set to be the country’s greatest danger.