March 2017
US Ambassador to the UN: Washington No Longer Emphasizes the Ouster of Bashar al-Assad
The US has shifted its stance on Bashar al-Assad, no longer prioritizing his removal but focusing on ending the Syrian civil war. Nikki Haley and…
Turkey Protests the Raising of the Kurdistan Region Flag on Government Buildings in Kirkuk
Turkey has protested the decision to raise the Kurdistan Region flag over government buildings in Kirkuk, warning against unilateral actions that could escalate tensions. The…
UN Warns of Widespread Famine in Yemen
The UN has issued a warning about an impending famine in Yemen, with 60% of the population expected to face hunger. The situation has deteriorated…
Increase in Civilian Deaths Halts Mosul Operations
Iraqi security forces have halted operations to retake Mosul from ISIS due to a significant increase in civilian deaths, with reports ranging from dozens to…
Details of Abulqasim's Situation and the Attack on Orly Airport in Paris Released
Zayd bin Abulqasim, a 39-year-old French citizen of Tunisian descent, was shot dead by police after attempting to take a soldier hostage at Orly Airport…
Erdogan: Merkel Has Resorting to Nazi Tactics
Turkish President Erdogan has accused German Chancellor Merkel of using Nazi tactics to incite tensions between Germany and Turkey, particularly in the context of an…
Agreement Between the US and China to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen bilateral relations despite tensions over North Korea and trade. This meeting…
The Battle of Mosul Continues House by House
The battle for Mosul continues as Iraqi forces advance towards the symbolic Al-Nuri Mosque, where ISIS declared its caliphate. Despite slow progress due to civilian…
Netherlands Warns Citizens About Traveling to Turkey
The Dutch government has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Turkey due to escalating diplomatic tensions following the Netherlands' prevention of Turkish officials…
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Claims Responsibility for Damascus Explosions
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Damascus that killed at least 74 people, primarily Iraqi pilgrims. The group targeted Iran-backed militants,…
Hawaii's Official Lawsuit to Overturn Trump's New Immigration Order
Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against Trump's new immigration order, which temporarily bans entry from Iran and five other Muslim-majority countries. The state argues that…
Dozens Killed in Armed Attack on Afghanistan's Largest Military Hospital
An armed attack on Afghanistan's largest military hospital resulted in at least 30 deaths and around 50 injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack highlights…
Human Rights Advocates Criticize Law Banning Supporters of Sanctions from Entering Israel
Israel has passed a law banning entry to supporters of sanctions against it, which has drawn criticism from human rights advocates who view it as…
Qazi Askar: Police Officers Accused of Assaulting Two Iranian Teenagers in Saudi Arabia Are Serving Their Sentences
Two Saudi police officers have been sentenced for assaulting two Iranian teenagers at Jeddah airport, leading to heightened tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iran…
Spokesman: Obama Never Ordered Surveillance of American Citizens
Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of ordering surveillance on his communications during the 2016 election, which Obama’s spokesman denied as baseless. This exchange highlights ongoing…
Hosni Mubarak Acquitted of Ordering the Killing of His Opponents
Hosni Mubarak has been acquitted by the Egyptian Court of Cassation of charges related to the killing of protesters in 2011, with the court rejecting…