August 2016
Erdogan: Turkey's Operations in Syria Will Continue Until ISIS and YPG Threats are Neutralized
Turkish President Erdogan announced that military operations in Syria will persist until ISIS and YPG threats are neutralized, despite U.S. concerns over the conflict between…
Vaezi: The Mobile Phone Registration Plan Will Be Implemented After Issues Are Resolved
Iran's Minister of Communications, Mahmoud Vaezi, announced that the mobile phone registration plan will be implemented once existing issues are resolved. The plan aims to…
Security Forces Arrest the Sister of Sattar Beheshti
Sattar Beheshti's sister was arrested during a ceremony commemorating his birthday, alongside her husband and another participant. Security forces disrupted the event, highlighting ongoing repression…
Death of Eight Police Officers in Southeastern Turkey 'Due to PKK Bombing'
Eight police officers were killed and dozens injured in a car bombing attributed to the PKK in southeastern Turkey. This incident follows a year of…
Death Toll from Earthquake in Italy Reaches 247
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, resulting in at least 247 deaths and extensive damage, particularly in the provinces of Lazio and Marche. Rescue…
Erdogan: Syrian Rebels Supported by Ankara Have Taken Control of Jarablus from ISIS
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken Jarablus from ISIS. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish leaders, who accuse…
Biden Urges Turkey to Show Patience Regarding Gulen Case
Joe Biden urged Turkish officials to be patient regarding the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup. Biden emphasized the…
Manbij Military Council Reports Turkish Attacks on Their Positions
The Manbij Military Council reports ongoing Turkish shelling of their positions, interpreting it as support for ISIS. This follows recent clashes with ISIS forces in…
Erdogan: The Suicide Bomber in Gaziantep Was a Teenager Aged 12 to 14
A suicide bombing at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed 51 and injured 94, with Erdogan stating the bomber was a teenager likely linked to…
Bomb Explosion in Turkey Leaves 50 Dead
A bomb explosion at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, resulted in 50 deaths and 94 injuries, with President Erdoğan attributing the attack to ISIS. This…
The Crackdown on Gulen Supporters Has Gone Astray
The Turkish government announced a mass pardon for 33,000 prisoners, primarily due to the overcrowding of prisons and the ongoing crackdown on supporters of Fethullah…
Approval of Ankara-Tel Aviv Reconciliation in Turkish Parliament 'On the Eve of Erdogan's Visit to Tehran'
Turkey's parliament has approved a reconciliation bill with Israel, including financial compensation for victims of a past incident involving the Mavi Marmara ship. This move…
Humans and Crocodiles
The article discusses a plan to support villagers in Sistan and Baluchestan who coexist with the Gando crocodile, following a tragic incident where a child…
Syrian Fighters Bomb Kurdish Positions in Hasakah for the First Time
For the first time in five years, Syrian warplanes have bombed Kurdish positions in Hasakah, escalating tensions following clashes between Kurdish forces and the Syrian…
German Interior Minister's Reaction to Report on Islamist Groups' Activities in Turkey
German Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière defended a report labeling Turkey as a central hub for Islamist activities, amidst rising tensions between Germany and Turkey…
Turkey to Release 38,000 Prisoners Conditionally
Turkey is set to conditionally release 38,000 prisoners to accommodate those detained after a failed coup. The move comes amid a crackdown on dissent, with…
Airstrike on Médecins Sans Frontières Hospital in Yemen Leaves '11 Dead'
An airstrike on a Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in Yemen has resulted in at least 11 deaths and 20 injuries, including members of the organization.…
Brazil Arrests Two Suspects of 'Terrorist Activities' in Rio
Brazilian authorities have arrested two suspects linked to potential terrorist activities during the Rio Olympics, following earlier arrests of 12 individuals suspected of ties to…
Turkish Political-Security Delegation to Negotiate on Syria in Russia
A Turkish delegation is set to meet in Russia to discuss solutions to the Syrian crisis, following talks between Erdoğan and Putin. The discussions aim…
At least 13 killed in clashes and explosions in Turkey
At least 13 people have been killed in Turkey due to recent clashes and explosions attributed to the PKK. The attacks come amid heightened tensions…
Clinton Accuses Trump of Inciting Violence
Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of inciting violence with his remarks about gun rights supporters during a campaign rally. Trump's comments have drawn criticism from…
Erdogan: Gulen Supporters Targeted Turkey-Russia Relations
Turkish President Erdogan accused Gulen supporters of undermining Turkey-Russia relations during a speech in St. Petersburg. He highlighted the negative impact of the downing of…
Renewal of Moscow-Ankara Relations Following Erdogan-Putin Meeting in St. Petersburg
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, marking Erdogan's first foreign trip after a failed coup attempt. The…
If Your Nails Have Changed Shape, See a Doctor
The article discusses the health implications of nail clubbing, which can indicate serious conditions like lung cancer and other diseases. It emphasizes the importance of…
Income and Expenditure of Rio 2016
The article discusses the significance of hosting the Olympics for politicians, highlighting the mixed economic outcomes of past events. It emphasizes that beyond financial considerations,…
Iranian Television Apologizes for Broadcasting 'Archival Execution Images'
Iranian state television apologized after airing archival execution images during a news segment about concert cancellations in Mashhad. The incident drew widespread criticism on social…
Failed Coup in Turkey; Ruling Party Undertakes 'Cleansing'
The Turkish ruling party is purging members linked to Fethullah Gülen following the failed coup attempt on July 15, amid rising tensions with Western allies.…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Erdogan Has Cancer; Spokesperson Denies
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied claims made by an advisor to Foreign Minister Zarif that Turkish President Erdogan has cancer. This denial emphasizes Iran's…
For the First Time, a Music Record Was Played in Space
Jack White's 'Third Man Records' successfully played a music record in space for the first time, marking a significant milestone in music history. The project…
Austrian Chancellor: Radical Groups in Turkey Threaten Me with Death
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern has received death threats from radical Turkish groups following his critical remarks on Turkey's visa policies and demonstrations in Austria. This…
Six Police Officers Killed in Explosion in Southeast Turkey
A car bomb explosion in Bingöl, Turkey, killed six police officers and injured four others. The PKK is suspected of being behind the attack, although…
57 Historical Artifacts Removed from Iran's National Registry During the Previous Government
During Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency, 57 historical artifacts were removed from Iran's national registry, raising concerns about the preservation of cultural heritage. Current officials report ongoing…
Iran's Minister of Communications: We Have Been Assigned to Implement the Mobile Phone Registration Plan
Iran's Minister of Communications announced a new plan to register mobile phone serial numbers, which aims to combat smuggling and enhance competition among mobile operators.…
Gülen: If One-Tenth of the Accusations Are True, I Will Surrender Myself
Fethullah Gülen has denied accusations of involvement in the failed Turkish coup and stated he would surrender if any of the claims are true. The…