May 2016
Iraqi Forces Enter Fallujah
The Iraqi army has launched an operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS militants, with significant military support and reports of civilian casualties in Baghdad. The…
Hundreds of Migrants Have Disappeared in the Mediterranean Last Week
In the past week, over 700 migrants are believed to have drowned in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Europe, with many coming from Somalia,…
UN: Syria Prevents Humanitarian Aid to the Besieged
The UN has reported that the Syrian government is obstructing humanitarian aid to over half a million civilians in besieged areas, with only a fraction…
Cancellation of the Minutes for the Transfer of Ekbatan Green Space to the Dar al-Quran
Residents of Ekbatan protested against the appropriation of green space for a Dar al-Quran project, leading to the annulment of the transfer minutes by the…
ISIS's Use of Civilians as 'Human Shields' in Fallujah
Iraqi forces are advancing to liberate Fallujah from ISIS, with reports of militants using civilians as human shields. The UN has expressed concern over the…
Abadi Calls for Delay of Protests Until After the Liberation of Fallujah
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for a postponement of protests in Baghdad until the completion of the Fallujah liberation operation from ISIS control.…
Investigation of Main Suspect in Paris Attacks Begins
Investigations into Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the Paris attacks, have begun, raising questions about the significance of his potential cooperation. Abdeslam, who was…
A Military Court in Lebanon Sentences 106 People to Death
A military court in Lebanon has sentenced 106 individuals to death for their roles in a 2014 conflict between the Lebanese army and Islamist groups,…
Interview with Abbas Safari; Writing Romantic Poetry is One of the Most Difficult Tasks
The article features an interview with Abbas Safari, a prominent Iranian poet who discusses his late blooming career, the evolution of his poetic language, and…
The First Muslim to Win the Title of 'Miss USA' Converts to Christianity
Rima Fakih, the first Muslim to win the title of 'Miss USA', has converted to Christianity and is set to marry her Lebanese-American fiancé, Waseem…
Netanyahu Criticizes Deputy Commander of Israeli Army
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized General Yair Golan for comparing contemporary Israeli society to the Nazi era, which sparked a debate within the Israeli government.…
Victory of Saad Hariri's Supported List in Beirut Municipal Elections
Saad Hariri's supported list won the Beirut municipal elections, overcoming challenges from independent movements amid low voter turnout of 20%. The political climate in Lebanon…
Controversy Over Comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany
General Yair Golan's remarks comparing current Israeli societal trends to pre-Nazi Germany have ignited a significant controversy in Israel during Holocaust memorial ceremonies. While right-wing…
Davutoğlu: Turkey Likely to Send Ground Troops to Syria for Self-Defense
Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced the country's readiness to send ground troops to Syria to combat ISIS, following rocket attacks on Turkish territory. President…