December 2018
Egyptian Security Forces Eliminate 40 Militants
Egyptian security forces killed 40 militants in response to a recent bomb attack on a tourist bus, which killed three Vietnamese tourists. The operations took…
Israel Reports Discovery and Destruction of Fifth Hezbollah Tunnel in Lebanon
The Israeli army has discovered and destroyed a fifth tunnel dug by Hezbollah from Lebanon into Israel as part of Operation 'Northern Shield.' This operation…
Death of Second Guatemalan Child; Refugee Children in the U.S. Undergo Medical Testing
A second Guatemalan child, Felipe Gomez Alonzo, died in a U.S. migrant detention center, prompting U.S. officials to announce that nearly all detained children will…
Afghanistan's Presidential Election Delayed by Several Months
The presidential election in Afghanistan has been postponed by several months due to technical issues and criticisms from previous elections. Abdul Aziz Ebrahimi from the…
Cavusoglu: Turkey is 'determined' to push back Syrian Kurdish forces
Turkey is determined to push back Kurdish forces in Syria, despite U.S. plans to withdraw its troops. Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu emphasized Turkey's commitment to…
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been sentenced to seven years in prison for corruption, specifically for illegally appropriating resources. This ruling follows a…
Trump Says Erdogan Promised to Eradicate Remaining ISIS in Syria
Donald Trump announced that Turkish President Erdogan has committed to eradicating the remaining ISIS forces in Syria as the U.S. prepares to withdraw its troops.…
New Round of Verbal Conflict Between Leaders of Israel and Turkey
A new verbal conflict has erupted between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders accusing each other of…
Yemeni Parties Welcome UN Security Council Resolution on Hudaydah Ceasefire
The Yemeni parties have welcomed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reinforcing the ceasefire in Hudaydah, with both the Houthi rebels and the government…
Erdogan Welcomes US Troop Withdrawal from Syria; 'Turkey's Operation' Against Syrian Kurds Delayed
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the US decision to withdraw troops from Syria but announced a delay in Turkey's planned military operation against Syrian Kurds.…
White House: Trump Has Not Made a Commitment for Gulen's Extradition
The White House clarified that President Trump has not made any binding commitment regarding the extradition of Fethullah Gulen to Turkey, despite discussions with President…
Erdogan's Warning: Do Not Remove Kurdish Forces from Manbij, We Will Attack the City
Turkish President Erdogan warned the U.S. that Turkey would attack Manbij if Kurdish forces remain there. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between Turkey and…
Suspect in Strasbourg Christmas Market Shooting Killed in French Police Operation
Cherif Chekatt, the main suspect in the Strasbourg Christmas market shooting that resulted in three deaths and 13 injuries, was killed by police during an…
Associated Press: Iranian Hackers Target Personal Emails of U.S. Officials
Iranian hackers, known as "Charming Kitten," have attempted to breach the personal emails of U.S. Treasury officials following the reinstatement of U.S. sanctions against Iran.…
Another Armed Attack in the West Bank Claims Two Israeli Lives
An armed attack in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of two Israelis, reportedly soldiers, and serious injuries to two others. The attack is…
Discovery of Water-Forming Materials on Asteroid Bennu
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has discovered water-forming materials on asteroid Bennu, which may offer insights into the origins of life on Earth. The findings are significant…
Pentagon Warns After Erdogan Threatens New Operation in Syria
The Pentagon has warned Turkey against unilateral military operations in northern Syria following President Erdogan's threats to attack Kurdish militants. The U.S. views the Syrian…
French Police Release Image of Suspect in Strasbourg Christmas Market Shooting
A shooting at a Christmas market in Strasbourg has left at least two dead, with the suspect, Cherif Chekatt, on the run. French police are…
Erdogan Reports 'Positive Developments' in Turkish Banker Case in the U.S.
Turkish President Erdogan announced positive developments regarding the case of Hakan Atilla, a banker convicted in the U.S. for violating sanctions against Iran. The New…
Iraq: Two Years Needed to Stop Gas Purchases from Iran
Iraq's Energy Minister announced that it will take two years to stop importing gas from Iran while increasing domestic production. The U.S. has provided a…
OPEC Agreement to 'Reduce' Oil Production
OPEC ministers have agreed to reduce oil production, pending input from Russia. The discussions come as oil prices have significantly dropped, and U.S. President Trump…
Significant Drop in Turkey's Oil and Gas Imports from Iran
Turkey has significantly reduced its oil and gas imports from Iran, with oil purchases dropping over 30% and gas exports down by more than 20%.…