July 2017
Israeli Embassy Staff in Jordan Return to Tel Aviv
Israeli embassy staff in Jordan returned to Tel Aviv after a shooting incident involving a security guard who shot a Jordanian citizen. The incident has…
Trump Calls for an End to Leaks of Classified Information in the Media
Donald Trump criticized media leaks of classified information, particularly targeting the Washington Post for reporting on Jeff Sessions' contacts with the Russian ambassador. He also…
The Nazarian Family Donates $17 Million to California State University
The Nazarian family has donated $17 million to the California State University’s Center for the Performing Arts, potentially leading to a name change in their…
A Senior Security Official from Iraqi Kurdistan: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is Alive
A senior Kurdish official claims to be 99% certain that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive, despite conflicting reports about his death. This…
Increased Likelihood of Conflict Between Turkish Forces and Syrian Kurdish Militias
Tensions are escalating between Turkish forces and Syrian Kurdish militias, with the latter warning of potential conflict due to Turkey's military actions in northern Syria.…
Iraqi Commander: 300 Islamic State Fighters Still Resist in Mosul
An Iraqi commander reported that approximately 300 Islamic State fighters are still resisting in a small area of Mosul, while Iraqi forces continue their advance.…