May 2015
Abdullah Saleh: I Did Not Accept the Proposal to Receive Millions of Dollars from Saudi Arabia
Former Yemeni President Abdullah Saleh rejected a Saudi offer to combat Houthi forces, accusing Saudi Arabia of sectarianism. Intense clashes have erupted near Aden between…
Iraq: Discovery of Hundreds of Bodies Linked to the Spiker Base Massacre by ISIS
The Iraqi government has discovered 470 bodies believed to be from the Spiker Base massacre carried out by ISIS last year near Tikrit. The total…
Death toll from severe heatwave in India reaches 1,100
A severe heatwave in India has resulted in 1,100 deaths, primarily affecting vulnerable populations such as construction workers and the homeless. The situation is exacerbated…
New Research: Iranian Hostage-Taker in Australia Had Schizophrenia
A new report reveals that Mohammad Hassan Manteqi, the Iranian hostage-taker in Sydney, suffered from chronic schizophrenia and had a troubled mental health history. Despite…
Attack on a Hotel in Kabul Ends with the Death of Attackers After Hours
A hotel in Kabul was attacked by Taliban militants, resulting in the death of four attackers after hours of fighting. No civilian or military casualties…
Dozens Killed in One of the Most Intense Clashes Against Cartels in Mexico
Mexican government forces engaged in a violent clash with drug cartel members, resulting in 42 suspects killed and one police officer dead. This incident marks…
Clinton Announces Date for Her First Major Campaign
Hillary Clinton has announced the start of her first major campaign for the 2016 U.S. presidential election, set for June 13. This follows her recent…
Malaysia and Indonesia's Decision to Accept Stranded Refugees at Sea
Malaysia and Indonesia have decided to stop sending back boats carrying Rohingya refugees, responding to international criticism. This decision comes as Myanmar faces pressure to…
Canada Arrests 10 Young People on Suspicion of Attempting to Join ISIS
Canadian police arrested 10 young individuals at Montreal airport on suspicion of trying to join ISIS. The arrests reflect ongoing concerns about radicalization and the…
Eleven Police Officers Sentenced to Imprisonment in Connection with the Murder of Farkhunda
In Afghanistan, eleven police officers were sentenced to one year in prison for failing to prevent the murder of Farkhunda, a woman falsely accused of…
Shia Militias Head to Ramadi for Battle
Shia militias are mobilizing to assist the Iraqi army in retaking Ramadi from ISIS, despite previous hesitations from Iraqi leadership and the U.S. to involve…
Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen Resumed
The Saudi-led coalition has resumed airstrikes in Yemen's Aden against Houthi rebels following the end of a humanitarian ceasefire. The UN has called for an…
Iraqi Officials: Islamic State Captures Command Center in Ramadi
Islamic State militants have reportedly captured the operational command center in Ramadi, Iraq, amidst fierce battles that have resulted in at least 500 deaths. Iraqi…
UN Representative in Yemen Calls for Extension of Ceasefire
The UN envoy for Yemen has called for an extension of a ceasefire set to end soon, amid ongoing conflicts between Houthi rebels and forces…
Mohamed Morsi, the ousted President of Egypt, sentenced to death
Mohamed Morsi, the former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to death for his involvement in a mass prison escape during the 2011 revolution. This…
Government Buildings in Ramadi Captured by Islamic State Group
The Islamic State group has captured the Anbar provincial governor's building in Ramadi, marking a significant defeat for the Iraqi government led by Prime Minister…
New Message from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: The End of Saudi Rulers is Near
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS, has released an audio message declaring the imminent downfall of Saudi rulers, claiming they have lost their legitimacy.…
Murder of Third Secular Blogger in Bangladesh by Stabbing
Ananta Bijoy Das, a secular blogger in Bangladesh, was murdered by masked attackers in a targeted killing linked to his writings criticizing religion. This incident…
European Commission's Plan for Distributing Refugees Across Member States
The European Commission is proposing a law to distribute the burden of accommodating refugees among EU member states based on various criteria. This initiative responds…
UN Official: Saudi Airstrikes on Saada in Yemen Violate International Law
The UN humanitarian coordinator condemned Saudi airstrikes on Saada, Yemen, as violations of international law, highlighting the plight of civilians trapped in the conflict. The…
Houthis Capture Last Major Stronghold of Mansour Hadi Supporters in Aden
Houthi militants have captured the Al-Tawahi area in Aden, the last major stronghold of supporters of Yemeni President Mansour Hadi. This escalation raises concerns for…
Death Sentences Issued for Four Men in the Case of Farakhondeh, Afghan Woman
A Kabul court sentenced four men to death for the public murder of Farakhondeh, an Afghan woman falsely accused of burning the Quran. The case…
Capsizing of Boat in Italian Waters Claims Lives of '40 More Migrants'
A tragic incident off the coast of Italy resulted in the drowning of approximately 40 migrants after their boat capsized. This event highlights the ongoing…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Texas Attack
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in Texas targeting an exhibition of Prophet Muhammad's paintings, marking the first offensive action by its…
Nepal Needs Two Billion Dollars for Reconstruction After Recent Earthquake
Nepal's Finance Minister announced a need for at least two billion dollars for reconstruction after a devastating earthquake that has killed over 6,300 people. Thousands…