December 2016
The Second Phase of the Mosul Recapture Operation Begins
Iraqi forces have launched the second phase of their operation to retake Mosul from ISIS, advancing from three fronts towards the eastern part of the…
Iraqi Prime Minister: Liberation of Mosul Will Take Three Months
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that it will take three months to liberate Mosul from ISIS militants, citing the need to protect civilians as…
Nearly 100 ISIS Members Killed in One Day During Mosul Battle
In a recent battle in Mosul, 97 ISIS members were killed in three separate operations conducted by Iraqi forces and coalition airstrikes. This marks a…
US: New Operations in Eastern Mosul to Begin in Coming Days
The US is preparing to support Iraqi forces in a new offensive against ISIS in Mosul, with operations set to begin soon. This marks a…
Pope Francis Calls for an End to War and Violence in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen During Christmas Prayer
Pope Francis called for an end to violence and war in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and other regions during his Christmas prayer, urging the international community…
Jesus; Son of Mary or Son of God?
The article discusses the differing perspectives on Jesus Christ's identity and birth among Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Soroush Dabagh and Mansour Borji engage in a…
9 Killed in Armed Attack in Jordan; 'Security Forces Killed Four Attackers'
An armed attack in Karak, Jordan, resulted in the deaths of 9 people, including a Canadian tourist. The attackers, labeled as terrorists by security forces,…
Hawking: Lessons to Learn from Brexit and the US Elections
Stephen Hawking warns of the dangers following Brexit and Trump's election, emphasizing the anger of the 'forgotten' people against the educated elite. He calls for…
Iran's Judiciary Claims to Have 'Dismantled' a 'Tattoo Gang'
Iran's judiciary has dismantled a gang involved in tattooing symbols deemed immoral and has arrested its members. This crackdown follows increased scrutiny of social media…
Ali Shariati's Condition in Evin Prison is 'Critical'
Ali Shariati, a reformist prisoner in Iran, is in critical condition after a 20-day hunger strike protesting charges against him for participating in a demonstration…
Dozens Killed and Injured in Explosion at Coptic Church in Cairo
A deadly explosion at a Coptic church in Cairo during Sunday prayers killed 22 to 25 worshippers, mostly women and children, and injured dozens more.…
Iranian Arrested in Kenya: Israel Has Fabricated a Case Against Us
Two Iranian nationals, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei, were arrested in Kenya for filming around the Israeli embassy. They claim Israel fabricated a case against…
South Korean President Impeached by Parliament
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been impeached by Parliament due to allegations of corruption and collusion with former aides. The Prime Minister will assume…
Daily Loss from Labor Accidents is 150 Billion Tomans
Akbar Shokat, head of the Supreme Council of Construction Workers' Associations, reported that labor accidents cause a daily economic loss of 150 billion tomans in…
The World's 'Fastest' Electric Car Comes from China
A Chinese company, NextEV, has developed the fastest electric car in the world, the EP9, which can reach speeds of 313 km/h and has a…
Head of Women's Basij: Judiciary Should Confront Gender Equality Advocates
Minou Aslani, head of the Women's Basij, criticized Iran's commitment to gender equality as contrary to women's interests and called for judicial action against advocates…
U.S. Defense Secretary: It is Necessary to Remain in Iraq After the Liberation of Mosul
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter emphasizes the need for U.S. military presence in Iraq post-Mosul liberation to combat ISIS threats. With Donald Trump set to…
François Hollande Will Not Run for French Presidential Election
François Hollande has announced he will not run for re-election in the upcoming French presidential election, surprising many as aides previously indicated he would. His…
Lavrov Accuses Obama of Deliberately Destroying US-Russia Relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Barack Obama's administration of intentionally damaging US-Russia relations and expressed optimism for improvement under Donald Trump. The article highlights…
Russia Demands Explanation from Erdogan Regarding 'Ending Assad's Regime'
Turkey's President Erdogan stated that the Turkish military's presence in Syria aims to end Assad's regime, prompting a serious response from Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry…