February 2016
Influx of Refugees at the Macedonian Border Faced with Tear Gas
Hundreds of refugees clashed with police at the Macedonian border after Macedonia limited entry to only 300 refugees, leading to the use of tear gas…
ISIS Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Leave 70 Dead
Two suicide attacks in Baghdad claimed by ISIS resulted in 70 deaths and over 100 injuries, marking the deadliest attacks in recent weeks. The assaults…
India Approves $150 Million Project for Development of Chabahar Port
India's cabinet has approved a $150 million project to develop Chabahar port in Iran, which includes a transit route to Afghanistan. This development aims to…
Civil War in Yemen and Widespread Al-Qaeda Attacks on Houthis
Al-Qaeda has taken control of the city of Ahwar in southern Yemen, killing a high-ranking commander in the process. Yemen's ongoing civil war, which began…
Attacks in Zainabiyah, Damascus Leave 68 Dead and Dozens Injured
Multiple bomb attacks in Zainabiyah, Damascus, resulted in 68 deaths, including students, with ISIS claiming responsibility. This follows earlier attacks in Homs that killed at…
WHO Recommends Genetic Manipulation of Zika Virus-Carrying Mosquitoes
The WHO has recommended the use of genetic manipulation to combat the Zika virus, which is predicted to infect millions in South America next year.…
Who are the Indonesian Dwarfs?
Recent research has determined that the bones discovered in Indonesia, previously thought to belong to modern humans, do not belong to Homo sapiens. Scientists are…
Addiction and Depression Blamed on Neanderthal Genes
A new study reveals that modern human traits such as addiction and depression may be influenced by Neanderthal genes, with 1 to 4 percent of…
UN and US Condemn Attacks on Hospitals in Syria
The UN and US condemned recent airstrikes by the Syrian army on civilian targets, including hospitals, resulting in numerous casualties. The situation raises concerns about…
Erdogan 'Threatens' to Send Refugees to Europe
Turkish President Erdogan has threatened to send refugees to Europe, asserting Turkey's right to direct them outside its borders. This comes amid increased pressure from…
Eastern Ramadi Completely Retaken from the 'Islamic State'
Iraqi forces have successfully retaken eastern Ramadi from ISIS, reopening key routes to Baghdad and boosting military morale. This operation involved various military units and…
Turkey: Up to 600,000 More Syrian Refugees May Flood Our Borders
Turkey is bracing for a potential influx of up to 600,000 Syrian refugees due to escalating violence in Aleppo. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş reported…
UN Working Group: Julian Assange is Detained Illegally
The UN has declared Julian Assange's detention as illegal and stated he is entitled to compensation from the UK and Sweden. Both countries have rejected…
Ankara University Professor Acquitted of 'Promoting Terrorism' Charges
An Ankara university professor was acquitted of charges related to promoting terrorism after including a question about PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in an exam. This…
The 'Tree Man' and His Amazing Warts
Abul Bajandar, a 26-year-old Bangladeshi man known as the 'Tree Man' due to his large wart growth, is preparing for surgery to remove the warts…
Europol: 10,000 Migrant Children in Europe Likely Missing
Europol has reported that 10,000 unaccompanied migrant children are likely missing in Europe, raising concerns about their potential exploitation. This statistic highlights the ongoing crisis…
Germany Opens Shelter for LGBTQ Refugees
Germany has opened its first dedicated shelter for LGBTQ refugees in Nuremberg due to concerns about their safety in overcrowded accommodations. The initiative, led by…