August 2016
The Last Mammoths Died from 'Thirst'
Researchers have found that the last woolly mammoths likely went extinct due to a lack of fresh water caused by rising ocean levels. This study…
Suicide Attack on Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Leaves One Dead
A suicide bombing at the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan resulted in one death and three injuries, with speculation that Uyghur militants may be responsible. The…
Russia Sends Olympic Medalists to Visit Military Base in Syria
A group of Russian Olympic athletes, including medalists, visited the Hmeimim airbase in Syria to support Russian soldiers and engage in tree planting. This visit…
USA: Conflict between Turkey and Kurds in Northern Syria is Unacceptable
The U.S. condemned the recent clashes between Turkish forces and Kurdish militias in northern Syria, urging all parties to focus on combating ISIS. Turkey has…
Death of Eight Police Officers in Southeastern Turkey 'Due to PKK Bombing'
Eight police officers were killed and dozens injured in a car bombing attributed to the PKK in southeastern Turkey. This incident follows a year of…
Escalation of Verbal Clash Between Clinton and Trump: 'Paranoia' vs 'Criminal Organization'
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are engaged in a heated verbal battle as the U.S. presidential election approaches, with Trump attacking the Clinton Foundation and…
Iraqi Forces Reach 60 Kilometers South of Mosul with Liberation of Qayyarah Center
Iraqi forces have entered Qayyarah, 60 kilometers south of Mosul, as part of their operation to liberate the city from Islamic State militants. The operation…
The Image of Five-Year-Old Omran Forced Russia to Deny: We Do Not Target Residential Areas
The image of five-year-old Omran, injured in Aleppo, has prompted Russia to deny involvement in the airstrikes that caused his injuries. Russian officials claim the…
Twitter Suspends 235,000 More Accounts for 'Promoting Terrorism'
Twitter has suspended 235,000 accounts for promoting terrorism, bringing the total to 360,000 since 2015. The company is under pressure to balance free speech with…
Explosions in Southeastern Turkey; At Least Seven Dead and Over 220 Injured
On August 18, multiple explosions in southeastern Turkey resulted in at least seven deaths and over 220 injuries, with the PKK being blamed for the…
Australia to Close Manus Island Refugee Camp
Australia has announced the closure of the Manus Island refugee camp in agreement with Papua New Guinea, but no timeline or plans for resettling refugees…
Rio 2016: Protests Over Behdad Salimi's Disqualification
Behdad Salimi was disqualified from the Rio 2016 Olympics after judges rejected his clean and jerk attempts despite setting a world record. This led to…
Declaration of War Against Pokémon
The game "Pokémon Go" has faced widespread protests for being disrespectful in memorial and religious sites, leading to bans in countries like Iran and Saudi…
Imam of a Mosque and Another Man Killed in Shooting Near Mosque in New York
An imam and another man were shot and killed near a mosque in Queens, New York. The police are investigating the incident, which some are…
Scientists to Soon Introduce Earth-like Planet
Scientists are set to announce a new Earth-like exoplanet orbiting Proxima Centauri, which may have conditions suitable for life. This discovery could expand our understanding…
Thai Police Describes Deadly Explosions as 'Local Sabotage'
Thai police have labeled a series of deadly explosions in tourist areas as 'local sabotage,' rejecting claims of terrorism. At least four people died, and…
12 Infants Killed in Hospital Fire in Baghdad
A devastating fire in a Baghdad hospital's maternity ward has resulted in the deaths of at least 12 premature infants, with only seven being rescued.…
Belgian Prime Minister: Knife Attack on Two Police Officers Likely Terrorist
A knife attack in Charleroi, Belgium, injured two police officers and is being investigated as a potential terrorist act. The assailant was shot and killed…
Taliban Militants Attack Foreign Tourists in Herat Province
Taliban militants attacked a group of foreign tourists in Herat, injuring at least six individuals. The attack occurred despite the presence of Afghan soldiers providing…
UN Plan for Resettling Refugees Rejected
The UN's plan to resettle 10% of the world's refugees annually was rejected by member states, leading to criticism from human rights groups. The plan's…
Syrian Opponents: Assad's Government Used Chemical Gas in Attack on City
Syrian opposition groups accuse the Assad government of using chemical weapons in an attack on Saraqib, resulting in multiple casualties. The situation highlights the ongoing…
Taliban Claims Responsibility for Truck Bombing in Kabul
A truck bomb exploded near a foreign contractor guesthouse in Kabul, with the Taliban claiming responsibility. The attack resulted in the deaths of three attackers…