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…
Lebanese Army Reports Foiling Two 'Terrorist' Attacks by ISIS
The Lebanese Army has thwarted two planned terrorist attacks by ISIS targeting a tourist site and a crowded area, following recent suicide bombings in a…
Russia and Turkey Agree to End 'Critical Phase' in Bilateral Relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed to resume bilateral relations after a period of tension following the downing of…
Congressional Republicans Accuse Clinton of Negligence in Benghazi Incident
Congressional Republicans have released a report accusing Hillary Clinton of negligence in the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.…
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.…
The Theft of CIA-Sent Weapons for Syrian Rebels in Jordan
Weapons sent by the CIA and Saudi Arabia for Syrian rebels have been stolen in Jordan and sold on the black market, with some used…
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…
Burning of 15 Iranian Trucks in Turkey by Unknown Individuals
Fifteen Iranian trucks were burned in Turkey, prompting Iranian officials to declare the area unsafe for transport. The Iranian government is seeking protection for its…
Hezbollah Lebanon Denies Clashes with Assad's Army
Hezbollah has officially denied reports of clashes with the Syrian army and the deaths of its members in airstrikes, asserting its strong alliance with Assad's…
Iran's Defense Minister: We Will Continue Supporting the Syrian Government
Iran's Defense Minister reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting the Syrian government during a trilateral meeting with Russian and Syrian counterparts. This support is framed…
Ban Ki-moon: Financial Threats Led to Removal of Saudi Coalition from Blacklist
Ban Ki-moon announced the removal of the Saudi-led coalition from the UN's blacklist of child rights violators after Saudi Arabia threatened to cut funding to…
Syrian Rebels Push ISIS Back from a 'Strategic Area'
Syrian rebels have successfully pushed ISIS forces back from strategic areas in northern Syria, cutting off a key supply route. This development highlights ongoing conflicts…
Bashar al-Assad Promises to 'Liberate' All of Syrian Territory
Bashar al-Assad vowed to reclaim all of Syria, citing recent military successes against the Islamic State. His speech coincided with ongoing government offensives in Raqqa…
United Nations: Battle in Manbij Displaces 200,000 Syrians
The UN reports that ongoing U.S.-backed military operations in Manbij are displacing thousands of Syrians, with a potential total of 216,000 displaced if the conflict…
The German Empire: An Accomplice in a Genocide
The German parliament has officially recognized the Armenian massacres of 1915 as genocide, despite Turkey's opposition. Cem Özdemir, a prominent German politician, acknowledged Germany's historical…
Iran's Reaction to US Report: We Are the Most Serious Force Against Terrorism
Iran's Foreign Ministry claims it is the most effective force against terrorism in response to a US report labeling it the largest state sponsor of…
Erdogan's Strong Criticism of Germany Over Armenian Genocide Resolution
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Germany for labeling the Armenian massacre during WWI as genocide, asserting Turkey's refusal to accept such accusations. This conflict highlights ongoing…
Saudi Defense Minister to Visit the United States in Two Weeks
Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, is set to visit the U.S. in two weeks to meet with top officials, including possibly President Obama,…
UN: Air Aid to Syria Not Imminent
The UN has stated that air aid to Syria is not imminent due to security concerns and the need for approval from the Syrian government.…
US: Iran Remains the World's Largest State Sponsor of Terrorism
The US Department of State's annual report identifies Iran as the largest state sponsor of terrorism for 2015, citing its support for groups like Hezbollah…
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…