May 2016
The Supreme Council of Cyberspace States All Foreign Messaging Networks Must Transfer Data Related to Iranian Citizens
The Supreme Council of Cyberspace in Iran has mandated that foreign messaging apps must transfer data related to Iranian users to continue operating. This raises…
Emergence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the U.S.
A woman in Pennsylvania has been infected with an antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli, marking the first reported case in the U.S. Health officials are…
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…
Possible North Korean Involvement in the $100 Million Theft from the Bangladesh Bank
Investigations suggest North Korea may be involved in a cyberattack that stole over $100 million from the Bangladesh Central Bank, indicating a new phase in…
Barack Obama Honors Victims of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
Barack Obama visited Hiroshima to honor the victims of the atomic bombing and warned against technological advancements lacking ethical progress. This visit marks the first…
Discovery of Neanderthal Structures in France
Scientists have discovered ancient Neanderthal structures in a French cave, suggesting they were more intelligent than previously thought. These findings indicate advanced social organization and…
Trump Secures Sufficient Votes for Republican Nomination in the Election
Donald Trump has secured enough delegate votes to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. presidential election, surpassing the required threshold with support from both…
Italy Rescues Dozens of Refugees from Mediterranean Waters for Two Consecutive Days
Italy has rescued dozens of refugees from the Mediterranean after a boat capsized, with the Libyan coast guard also recovering bodies and conducting rescue operations.…
Kerry: Lifting Vietnam's Arms Sanctions is Not an Action Against China
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry clarified that the complete lifting of arms sanctions against Vietnam is not aimed at countering China, but rather a…
The U.S. Lifts Arms Sanctions Against Vietnam
The U.S. has lifted arms sanctions against Vietnam, signaling a potential transformation in bilateral relations. President Obama cited improvements in human rights as a factor…
Iraqi Officials: We Have Removed Part of the Outskirts of Fallujah from ISIS Control
Iraqi forces have begun operations to retake Fallujah from ISIS, reporting some success in reclaiming agricultural areas. The operation involves various military groups and is…
Egyptian Submarine Searching for Black Box of Flight 804
Egypt has deployed a submarine to search for the black box of an EgyptAir flight that crashed last week, killing all 66 passengers. The cause…
Senior US General Undertakes Secret Visit to Syria
General Joseph Votel of the US military made a secret visit to Syria to assess the situation and meet with American advisors and local opposition…
Smoke Detection Alert in Egyptian Airplane Cabin Before Crash
An Egyptian Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after departing from Paris, with smoke detection alerts activated moments before the incident. The Egyptian…
Dozens Injured in Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's Demonstration in Baghdad's Green Zone
Hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone, leading to dozens of injuries and at least one reported…
AMIA Investigator Judge 'May Have Been Forced to Commit Suicide'
Argentine officials have suggested that Alberto Nisman, the judge investigating the AMIA bombing, may have been forced to commit suicide, raising new questions about his…
Egyptian Army Finds Pieces of Egyptian Plane Wreckage
The Egyptian army has discovered wreckage and belongings from EgyptAir flight 804, which disappeared from radar while traveling from Paris to Cairo and was later…
EgyptAir: Found Parts Do Not Belong to Flight 804
EgyptAir's deputy director has confirmed that parts found in the Mediterranean do not belong to the missing flight MS 804, which disappeared with 66 people…
Advancement of Syrian Government Forces Around Damascus
Syrian government forces, supported by Hezbollah, have captured significant areas in the Ghouta region near Damascus following clashes among opposition groups. This advancement is a…
Google Launches Two New Applications
Google has launched two new applications, Duo and Allo, aimed at enhancing its presence in video and messaging communications. Duo promises high-quality video calls regardless…
One of the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria has been found
Amina Ali, one of the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014, has been found in the Sambisa forest. This discovery is significant as it…
Successful Test of Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System at Sea
Israel has successfully tested its Iron Dome missile defense system on naval ships, demonstrating its capability to protect strategic maritime facilities from missile threats. This…
Letter from Christopher Columbus from 1493 Returned to Italy
The U.S. has returned a stolen letter from Christopher Columbus to Italy, which had been missing for decades. The letter, detailing Columbus's observations of the…
U.S. Elections: Clinton Wins in Kentucky and Sanders in Oregon
Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic primary in Kentucky, while Bernie Sanders secured a victory in Oregon. This reflects ongoing divisions within the Democratic Party…
Multiple Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Leave at Least 70 Dead
Multiple suicide attacks in Baghdad have resulted in at least 70 deaths, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility for some of the violence. The attacks…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11 Attacks
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite threats from Riyadh to withdraw significant assets from…
Venezuelan Opponents: Maduro Will Fall
Nicolás Maduro has declared a 60-day state of emergency in Venezuela, citing conspiracies against him, which has sparked strong opposition from his political rivals. They…
Putin: With the Removal of the Iranian Threat, the U.S. Missile System No Longer Justified
Vladimir Putin declared that the nuclear missile threat from Iran no longer exists, thus questioning the justification for the U.S. missile defense system in Europe.…
Death of Several Soldiers and Militants in Turkey's Army Clash with PKK
A recent surge in violence in southeastern Turkey resulted in the deaths of eight Turkish soldiers and six PKK militants. This escalation follows the breakdown…
Islamic State Group Begins Advance Towards Ancient City of Palmyra
The Islamic State group has begun an advance towards Palmyra, threatening the city recently captured by the Syrian army. They have seized a rocket launch…
Two Israeli Women Wounded in Jerusalem Stabbing Attack
Two Israeli women were stabbed in a park in Jerusalem by masked assailants, prompting police to initiate a manhunt. This incident is part of a…
Human Rights Watch: Provide a Timeline for Closing the Manus Camp
Human Rights Watch is calling on Papua New Guinea to provide a timeline for closing the Manus Island refugee camp following a Supreme Court ruling…
The 'Second' Largest Diamond in the World to be Auctioned
A massive diamond, Lesedi La Rona, is set to be auctioned in London with an estimated value of at least £50 million. This diamond, discovered…
Sergey Lavrov: Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia, contrasting him with Turkey's relationship with the U.S. He…
Legal Action by Detained Refugees in Papua New Guinea for Transfer to Australia
Over 750 refugees in Papua New Guinea are taking legal action to challenge their detention and seek transfer to Australia, citing human rights violations. The…
The Main Perpetrator of the Palestinian Teen's Murder Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A court in Israel sentenced Yosef Ben David to life imprisonment for the abduction and murder of Palestinian teenager Muhammad Abu Khdeir, which occurred in…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…