March 2015
Nationwide Power Outage in Turkey; 'Sabotage is Possible'
Turkey experienced a widespread power outage affecting transportation systems in major cities, with officials investigating potential sabotage or technical failures. Prime Minister Davutoğlu stated that…
Canada Joins Airstrikes Against the 'Islamic State' in Syria
Canada has expanded its airstrikes against the 'Islamic State' in Syria following a parliamentary vote, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper emphasizing the need to combat…
UN Secretary-General Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister in Baghdad
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Baghdad to meet with Iraqi leaders amid ongoing military operations against ISIS in Tikrit. The visit highlights international attention on…
Co-pilot of Germanwings Flight Suffered from Severe Depression
The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps was found to have been suffering from severe depression and had concealed his…
An Iranian Fishing Vessel Was Hijacked Off the Coast of Somalia
An Iranian fishing vessel was hijacked by Somali pirates while allegedly fishing illegally off the coast of Somalia, marking the first successful piracy incident in…
The U.S. to Provide Air Support in the Battle for Tikrit
The U.S. is considering airstrikes to support Iraqi forces in retaking Tikrit from the Islamic State. While the U.S. is providing aerial intelligence to government-affiliated…
All 150 Passengers of Germanwings Plane in France Have Died
A Germanwings Airbus A320 crashed in the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve confirmed the recovery of the…
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Expresses Surprise Over Israeli Espionage of Iran Negotiations
John Boehner expressed surprise over reports of Israeli espionage on Iran's nuclear negotiations, stating he had not received any information regarding this. The Wall Street…
German Plane Crash with '148 Passengers' in the French Alps
A Germanwings plane with 148 people on board crashed in the French Alps, likely resulting in no survivors. The flight was traveling from Barcelona to…
Attack on Passengers on a Road in Afghanistan Leaves at Least 13 Dead
Armed attackers in eastern Afghanistan ambushed a bus and two vehicles, resulting in at least 13 deaths. The Taliban denied involvement, and the motive remains…
Recent Clashes Threaten Political Agreement Process in Libya
The UN envoy to Libya warns that ongoing military clashes threaten the fragile political agreement process in the country. Bernardino Leon highlights the divide between…
Flights to Aden in Yemen Have Been Halted
Flights to Aden, Yemen, have been suspended due to armed clashes near the airport involving security forces loyal to former President Abdullah Saleh and the…
Israeli Parliamentary Elections: A Look at the Winners and Losers
Benjamin Netanyahu won the Israeli parliamentary elections, leading his Likud party to secure 30 seats. The main opposition, the Zionist Union, suffered a significant defeat,…
Ali Rahbari Returns to Tehran Symphony Orchestra After 9 Years
Ali Rahbari, a prominent Iranian conductor, returned to the Tehran Symphony Orchestra after a nine-year hiatus due to previous government neglect of the arts. He…
U.S. State Department Spokesperson: Negotiation with Bashar al-Assad is Out of the Question
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry suggested negotiations with Bashar al-Assad are necessary for peace in Syria, but State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki clarified that…
Discovery of Two Mummies on the Highest Peak of Mexico
Mexican authorities discovered two mummified bodies believed to be climbers who went missing 56 years ago on Pico de Orizaba. The bodies were found embracing…
1.5 Million Protesters Take to the Streets of Brazil
Approximately 1.5 million Brazilians protested against President Dilma Rousseff, demanding her resignation due to economic and corruption crises. The protests are reminiscent of the 2013…
Iraqi Army on Standby for Attack on Central Tikrit
Iraqi forces are preparing to liberate Tikrit from the remaining Islamic State militants, who are surrounded but pose challenges due to snipers and explosives. The…
CIA Chief: The U.S. Does Not Want Extremists to Replace the Syrian Regime
John Brennan, CIA Director, expressed U.S. concerns about the potential rise of extremist groups in Syria following a possible collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The…
Documents of the Argentina Jewish Center Bombing Case Declassified
The Argentine government has declassified documents related to the 1994 bombing of the Jewish Center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people. This move has…
13,000 People Have Died Under Torture in Syrian Government Prisons
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that around 13,000 individuals, including children, have died under torture in Syrian prisons since protests began against Bashar…
Saudi Arabia Withdraws Its Ambassador from Sweden
Sweden has recalled its ambassador from Saudi Arabia after ending military cooperation due to Riyadh's interference with a speech by Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström.…
Communication Lines of ISIS Between Syria and Iraq Have Been Cut
The U.S.-led coalition has successfully cut off ISIS's communication lines between Syria and Iraq, significantly weakening their operational capabilities. This operation also led to the…
Sweden Ends Military Contract with Saudi Arabia for 'Human Rights' Reasons
Sweden has terminated its military contract with Saudi Arabia due to human rights concerns, particularly following criticism of Saudi Arabia's treatment of women and the…
The Solar-Powered Aircraft 'Solar Impulse' Begins Its Journey Around the World
The solar-powered aircraft 'Solar Impulse 2' has begun its journey around the world from Abu Dhabi, aiming to promote pollution-free technologies. The flight will cover…
Anniversary of the Disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight and Release of New Report
On the anniversary of the disappearance of Flight MH370, relatives of Chinese passengers protested in Beijing, demanding accountability from the Malaysian government. A new report…
Islamic State Forces Destroy Ancient City of Hatra
Islamic State forces have reportedly destroyed the ancient city of Hatra in Iraq, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This follows previous reports of the destruction…
Russia Arrests Two Suspects in Boris Nemtsov's Murder
Russia has arrested two suspects in the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was killed near the Kremlin. The arrests come amid ongoing concerns…
Iraqi Army Recaptures Cities of Al-Baghdadi and Al-Dour Around Tikrit
Iraqi forces, including Shiite militias, have recaptured Al-Baghdadi and are making advances in Al-Dour near Tikrit, pushing back ISIS. This is significant as it impacts…
Fabius: Iran's Proposed Commitments in Nuclear Negotiations Are Insufficient
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius expressed that Iran's proposed commitments in nuclear negotiations are inadequate, highlighting ongoing issues in the talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad…
Iraqi Government: Destruction of Ancient Artifacts in Nimrud by ISIS
The Iraqi government has reported that ISIS has begun destroying ancient artifacts in Nimrud, an important Assyrian site, using bulldozers. This act of cultural destruction…
Bill Gates Named 'World's Richest' in 2015
Bill Gates has been named the world's richest person for 2015 by Forbes, with a net worth of $79.2 billion, marking a $3.2 billion increase…
Thousands March in Moscow to Commemorate Slain Opposition Politician Boris Nemtsov
Thousands gathered in Moscow to honor Boris Nemtsov, a prominent opposition figure murdered near the Kremlin. The event has drawn significant attention, with varying estimates…