September 2016
Live Coverage of the First Televised Debate Between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
The first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was held, expected to break viewing records. Polls show a narrowing gap between the candidates, with…
Iraqi Forces Retake Strategic City from ISIS South of Mosul
Iraqi forces have retaken the strategic city of Shirqat from ISIS, marking progress towards the upcoming offensive to reclaim Mosul. The operation has been supported…
U.S. Officials: ISIS Chemical Attack on Army Base in Iraq
U.S. officials reported that ISIS likely launched a chemical attack using mustard gas on the Qayyarah base in Iraq, which houses both Iraqi and American…
Obama's Optimism About Progress in the Mosul Liberation Operation by the End of This Year
President Obama expressed optimism about the liberation of Mosul from ISIS by the end of the year, urging Congress and the international community to support…
Obama and Abadi Discuss Mosul Recapture
U.S. President Obama is scheduled to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi to discuss the ongoing operation to recapture Mosul from ISIS as Iraqi forces advance…
Paralympic Games in Rio, Mourning the Death of Iranian Cyclist
Bahman Golbarnezhad, the only Iranian cyclist at the 2016 Paralympic Games, died from injuries sustained during a race. His death has drawn condolences from international…
International Monetary Fund: War in the Middle East Has Destroyed a Generation's Progress
The IMF's Christine Lagarde stated that wars in the Middle East have devastated economic progress and increased poverty and unemployment. She emphasized the need for…
Sailor Gives Birth on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf
An American sailor gave birth aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower while it was on a mission in the Persian Gulf. The incident highlights the…
US Attack on ISIS in Northern Mosul; a 'Serious Chemical Threat' Eliminated
The US has conducted airstrikes in northern Mosul, destroying an ISIS facility that posed a chemical threat to civilians. General Jeffrey Harrigan reported that the…
A Senior Military Commander of 'Fateh al-Sham' Killed in Airstrike in Syria
Abu Omar Sarqib, a senior military commander of the Islamist group Fateh al-Sham, was killed in an airstrike in Aleppo, Syria. His death signifies a…
Training of the Kurdistan Freedom Party Forces by Coalition Forces to Counter ISIS
The Kurdistan Freedom Party, an Iranian Kurdish militia, has received military training assistance from the U.S. and European countries to fight ISIS, while also conducting…
Erdogan: Turkey has launched the largest operation in its history against the Kurds
Turkey has launched a significant military operation against Kurdish militants, coinciding with the suspension of over 10,000 teachers accused of PKK affiliations. This move reflects…
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Responds to Khamenei's Message: Iranians Are Not Muslims
The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia declared that Iranians are not Muslims in response to Ayatollah Khamenei's accusations regarding the treatment of injured pilgrims during…
US Utilizes 'New Rocket Launcher' in Attacks Against 'ISIS' in Syria
The US military has begun using the HIMARS rocket launcher from Turkey to target ISIS positions in Syria. This marks a new phase in US-Turkey…
At least 15 killed and 50 injured following multiple explosions in Baghdad
A series of explosions in Baghdad resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 50 injuries, with no group claiming responsibility yet. The attacks coincide…