April 2015
Dozens Arrested in Saudi Arabia on Suspicion of Plotting Series of Attacks
Saudi Arabia has arrested 93 individuals, including members of the Islamic State, suspected of plotting attacks on the U.S. Embassy and other targets. The arrests…
"Dozens of Civilians" Killed in Syrian Army Airstrike on Market
At least 40 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a Syrian army airstrike on a market in Darkush, near the Turkish border. This…
Obama Takes Responsibility for the Deaths of Hostages in Afghanistan
President Obama accepted responsibility for the deaths of two hostages, an American and an Italian, during a U.S. drone strike against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. He…
Italy: Military Operation Plan Against Human Traffickers in the Mediterranean Ready
Italy is preparing a military operation against human traffickers in the Mediterranean, urging the EU for support following a tragic incident where 800 migrants drowned.…
Mohammad Morsi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Egypt
Mohammad Morsi, the former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the killing of protesters in 2012.…
Afghanistan Parliament Grants Confidence Vote to Sixteen Proposed Ministers
The Afghan Parliament has approved sixteen ministers for the National Unity Government, nearly completing President Ashraf Ghani's cabinet. The Ministry of Defense remains without a…
Over a Hundred Killed and Wounded in Nangarhar Province Explosion in Afghanistan
A series of explosions in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, have resulted in over a hundred casualties, with conflicting claims of responsibility from the Taliban and ISIS. The…
Advancement of the Islamic State Group in Anbar Province and the Baiji Oil Refinery in Iraq
The Islamic State group has made significant territorial gains in Anbar province, capturing three villages and parts of the Baiji oil refinery, prompting concerns over…
Rescue of Over 5,600 Migrants in Italian Waters in Three Days
In a recent operation, the Italian Coast Guard rescued over 5,600 migrants from boats attempting to reach Italy, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis in the…
Another Republican Announces Candidacy for U.S. Presidential Election
Marco Rubio, a Republican senator, has announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election, emphasizing the need to focus on the future and the American…
Hillary Clinton Launches Campaign for U.S. Presidency
Hillary Clinton has launched her campaign for the 2016 U.S. presidential election with a trip to Iowa, promising to be a champion for ordinary Americans.…
Pope Francis Describes Armenian Massacre as 'First Genocide of the 20th Century'
Pope Francis has labeled the Armenian massacre as the 'first genocide of the 20th century' ahead of its centenary, emphasizing the need to honor its…
Amnesty International: China and Iran Have the Highest Execution Rates in the World
Amnesty International reported that Iran had the second-highest number of executions in 2014, with 743 people executed, following China. The report highlights the alarming rates…