July 2016
Erdogan Orders Changes in Turkey's Military Structure
Turkish President Erdogan has announced significant changes to the military structure, placing the army, navy, and air force directly under the Ministry of Defense and…
First Military Agreement Between the United States and the Kurdistan Region
On July 12, 2016, the U.S. signed a military cooperation agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government, committing $450 million to support Peshmerga forces against ISIS.…
Mission: Possible; Solar-Powered Plane Completes Round-the-World Journey
Solar Impulse 2 has completed its historic round-the-world journey powered solely by solar energy, landing in the UAE after a 48-hour flight from Cairo. Pilots…
The Fate of Zabol Teenagers Who Become Asian Champions
Omid Arami, a teenager from Zabol, won the Asian youth wrestling championship in Taiwan, becoming the third wrestler from Sistan and Baluchestan to achieve this.…
Ministry of Health: HIV Transmission Through Sexual Relations in Iran Has Doubled
The Iranian Ministry of Health reported a doubling of HIV transmission through sexual relations, now accounting for 30% of cases. This increase highlights the need…
Two Years Imprisonment for Iranian-German Citizen on Charges of 'War Crimes'
Arya Lajevardi, a 21-year-old Iranian-German, has been sentenced to two years in prison in Germany for war crimes related to his involvement with ISIS in…
Beyond the Istanbul Airport Terrorist Incident
The article discusses the underlying issues of terrorism in Turkey, particularly focusing on the recent Istanbul airport attack and its connections to global terrorism, identity-seeking,…
Who is Fueling the Trend Towards ISIS in Kosovo?
A 19-year-old from Kosovo, who previously joined ISIS, reveals the radicalization process in his country, highlighting the role of Islamic charities funded by Gulf states.…
Iranian Hulk: My Photo Was Placed Next to the ISIS Executioner
Sajad Gharibi, known as the 'Iranian Hulk,' has gained popularity on Instagram but faces controversy as his image was misused alongside an ISIS executioner. He…