June 2016
Candidates for Leadership of the Conservative Party and Prime Ministership of Britain
Five candidates from the Conservative Party have announced their bids for leadership and the premiership of the UK following David Cameron's resignation after the Brexit…
Attackers of Atatürk Airport Identified as 'Russian, Uzbek, and Kyrgyz'
Three suicide bombers who attacked Atatürk Airport, killing 43 people, have been identified as coming from Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The Turkish government has pointed…
John Kerry: Britain's Exit from the European Union May Not Happen
John Kerry expressed that Britain's exit from the EU may not occur, highlighting David Cameron's reluctance to negotiate an exit. The U.S. remains supportive of…
Suicide Attacks in Lebanon Leave Several Dead
Three to four suicide attackers detonated themselves in a Lebanese village near the Syrian border, resulting in at least 6 deaths and 19 injuries. The…
Founding Members of the European Union Hold Emergency Meeting
The founding members of the EU are holding emergency meetings to address the implications of Britain's vote to leave the union. Key leaders from Germany,…
ISIS Captures 900 Kurdish Civilians in Northern Syria
ISIS has captured 900 Kurdish civilians in northern Syria as a retaliatory measure against the Syrian Democratic Forces' operations to retake Manbij. This situation highlights…
Democratic Representatives End Their Sit-In in Congress
Democratic representatives in the U.S. Congress ended a nearly 26-hour sit-in protesting the lack of action on gun control laws, following the Orlando shooting. They…
Arrest of Three Suspects in Planning Attack on Sexual Minorities in Turkey
Three suspects, including a Turkish citizen and two Dagestani nationals, were arrested in Turkey for planning an attack on a rally for sexual minorities. The…
European Union: 'Stay' or 'Leave'; Referendum in Britain Begins
The UK has begun a referendum on whether to remain in the EU or leave, with polls showing a very close race between supporters of…
Suicide Attack on Minibus Carrying Nepali Workers in Kabul
A suicide bomber attacked a minibus in Kabul carrying Nepali security guards, resulting in at least 14 deaths. The Taliban claimed responsibility, marking the first…
Iraqi Army Opens New Front Against ISIS in Southern Mosul
The Iraqi army has launched new operations against ISIS in southern Mosul following the liberation of Fallujah. Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi announced the aim to…
Former Egyptian President Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Again
Mohamed Morsi, the former President of Egypt, has been sentenced to life imprisonment again for leading an illegal group and possessing stolen classified documents. This…
Prison Sentences and Revocation of Citizenship for Eight Shia Citizens of Bahrain
A Bahraini court has sentenced eight Shia citizens to 15 years in prison for allegedly forming a terrorist group and revoked their citizenship. This comes…
UN: Islamic State has committed genocide against Yazidis
The UN has accused the Islamic State of committing genocide against Yazidis in Iraq and Syria, highlighting ongoing abductions and sexual slavery. The report is…
Hot Tea as a Possible Cause of Esophageal Cancer in Iran
A UN research agency has indicated that consuming very hot beverages, particularly in countries like Iran, may increase the risk of esophageal cancer. The findings…
ISIS Loyalist in France Had a 'List' of People to Kill
An ISIS-affiliated individual in France killed a police commander and his partner, and had a list of targets including police officers and celebrities. This incident…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Attack on Police Chief in Paris
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Paris that resulted in the death of a police officer and his family. The…
Iraq: ISIS Members Hide Among Civilians Fleeing Fallujah
Iraqi police have arrested over 500 ISIS members hiding among civilians fleeing Fallujah, where thousands are trapped as the Iraqi army advances to reclaim the…
A French Police Commander Killed by a 'Loyalist to ISIS'
A police commander in France was killed by an assailant who pledged allegiance to ISIS, along with a woman, while a three-year-old boy was rescued…
Syrian Rebels Push ISIS Back from a 'Strategic Area'
Syrian rebels have successfully pushed ISIS forces back from strategic areas in northern Syria, cutting off a key supply route. This development highlights ongoing conflicts…
Shooting in Tel Aviv Market Leaves Four Dead
A shooting at Sarona Market in Tel Aviv resulted in four deaths and several injuries. Two Palestinian cousins were identified as the attackers, with one…
Bomb Explosion in Central Istanbul Leaves 11 Dead
A bomb explosion in Istanbul targeted a police bus, killing 11 and injuring at least 36. The Turkish government blames armed Kurdish groups and ISIS…
Removal of Saudi-led Coalition from Child Rights Violators List
The UN has temporarily removed the Saudi-led coalition from its list of child rights violators following a proposal from Riyadh to reassess allegations regarding the…
Recapture of Southern Fallujah; Discovery of Mass Grave
Iraqi special forces have recaptured the southern outskirts of Fallujah from ISIS, facing challenges due to heavy resistance and civilian casualties. A mass grave containing…
Israeli Judge Refuses to Extend Detention of Al-Alam Journalist
Israeli police released journalist Bassam Al-Safadi from the Iranian Al-Alam network after a court refused to extend his detention on charges of incitement. He will…
Despite Turkey's Intense Pressure, Germany Labels Armenian Massacre as 'Genocide'
The German Parliament has officially recognized the Armenian massacre as genocide, prompting Turkey to recall its ambassador and label the decision a historical mistake. This…