June 2016
Hezbollah Lebanon Cancels Quds Day Ceremony Due to Security Concerns
Hezbollah has canceled its Quds Day ceremony in southern Beirut due to heightened security concerns following recent suicide attacks in Lebanon. This is the first…
Attackers of Atatürk Airport Identified as 'Russian, Uzbek, and Kyrgyz'
Three suicide bombers who attacked Atatürk Airport, killing 43 people, have been identified as coming from Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The Turkish government has pointed…
Death of 'more than 30' in a suicide bombing of buses carrying Afghan security forces
A suicide bombing in Kabul targeting buses of Afghan security forces resulted in over 30 deaths and many injuries. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for…
Suicide Attacks at Istanbul Airport Leave at Least 10 Dead
Two suicide bombers attacked Istanbul's Atatürk Airport, resulting in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident involved gunfire and subsequent explosions in the…
Angela Merkel: The European Union Will Continue to Exist Without Britain
Angela Merkel stated that the European Union will continue to function without Britain, emphasizing the need for Britain to clarify its future plans quickly. European…
Erdogan Apologizes to Russia for Downing Russian Fighter Jet at Syrian Border
Turkish President Erdogan has apologized to Russia for the downing of a Russian fighter jet near the Syrian border, expressing sympathy to the pilot's family.…
Political Crisis in Britain; Increased Pressure for Labour Leader to Resign
The Labour Party in Britain is facing a political crisis following the recent referendum on EU membership, with multiple resignations from its shadow cabinet in…
Founding Members of the European Union Hold Emergency Meeting
The founding members of the EU are holding emergency meetings to address the implications of Britain's vote to leave the union. Key leaders from Germany,…
Sanders: I Will Vote for Hillary Clinton to Defeat Trump
Bernie Sanders has announced he will vote for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming presidential election to help defeat Donald Trump, although he has not fully…
ISIS Captures 900 Kurdish Civilians in Northern Syria
ISIS has captured 900 Kurdish civilians in northern Syria as a retaliatory measure against the Syrian Democratic Forces' operations to retake Manbij. This situation highlights…
Hostage Situation in Southwestern Germany Ends with Attacker's Death
A hostage situation in a cinema in Weinheim, Germany, ended with the attacker being shot dead by security forces. No hostages were harmed, and the…
British Airways Resumes Flights to Tehran Delayed Until September
British Airways has postponed the resumption of its flights to Tehran until September, citing technical issues. The airline had previously announced plans to restart flights…
De Mistura: Bombing of Besieged Areas in Syria Continues
Stefan de Mistura, the UN envoy for Syria, reports ongoing bombing of besieged areas despite some improvements in aid access. The humanitarian crisis continues to…
International Coalition: Only One Third of Fallujah Cleared of ISIS Presence
The international coalition led by the U.S. reports that only one third of Fallujah has been cleared of ISIS militants despite the Iraqi government's declaration…
12 Arrested in Belgium on Suspicion of Planning Terrorist Attacks
Belgian police arrested 12 individuals suspected of planning terrorist attacks after conducting raids across the country, primarily in Brussels. No weapons or explosives were found…
An 'Iranian Immigrant Hostage-Taker' Killed in a Store in Texas
Mohammad Moghaddam, an Iranian immigrant, was killed by police after taking two hostages at a Walmart in Texas. The incident stemmed from workplace tensions and…
British Parliament Member Stabbed and Shot to Death
Jo Cox, a Labour MP in the UK, was fatally attacked in Birstall, leading to widespread shock and the cancellation of political campaigning ahead of…
Legal Action Against the Director of the Law Newspaper Due to the Publication of the Report '24 Hours of Damnation'
The director of the Law newspaper faces legal action after publishing a report detailing poor conditions in Tehran's prisons. The report claims prisoners have limited…
Two Suicide Bombings in Baghdad Leave at Least 25 Dead
Two suicide bombings in Baghdad resulted in at least 25 deaths and 70 injuries, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility. The attacks come amid ongoing…
Shooting in Tel Aviv Market Leaves Four Dead
A shooting at Sarona Market in Tel Aviv resulted in four deaths and several injuries. Two Palestinian cousins were identified as the attackers, with one…
The Nightmare of Cultural Licentiousness: The Insatiable Grip of Power
Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, has criticized Iran's cultural institutions for being 'licentious', suggesting they are not adequately controlling cultural outputs. This…
Clinton's Delegate Votes for U.S. Presidential Nomination Reach Threshold
Hillary Clinton has secured enough delegate votes to be nominated as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency, potentially making her the first woman to…
Recapture of Southern Fallujah; Discovery of Mass Grave
Iraqi special forces have recaptured the southern outskirts of Fallujah from ISIS, facing challenges due to heavy resistance and civilian casualties. A mass grave containing…
Former Hostage and Last U.S. Military Attaché in Iran Passes Away
Thomas Schaffer, the last U.S. military attaché in Iran and a former hostage during the 1979-1981 crisis, has died at 85. Schaffer spent 444 days…
Establishment of 'Service to Mosques' Major at Applied Science University
The Applied Science University in Iran has launched a new major called 'Service to Mosques' aimed at training mosque servants in hygiene and maintenance practices.…
Despite Turkey's Intense Pressure, Germany Labels Armenian Massacre as 'Genocide'
The German Parliament has officially recognized the Armenian massacre as genocide, prompting Turkey to recall its ambassador and label the decision a historical mistake. This…
Turkey's Reaction to Germany's Voting Plan on Armenian Genocide
Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warned that a German parliamentary vote on recognizing the Armenian killings as genocide could harm bilateral relations. Despite this, he…