October 2015
120,000 People Displaced in Syria Due to Russian Airstrikes
The UN reports that over 120,000 people have been displaced in Syria due to recent Russian airstrikes, primarily affecting regions like Idlib, Hama, and Aleppo.…
Carter: Increased Ground Operations Against 'Islamic State' Likely
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the likelihood of increased ground operations against the Islamic State in Iraq following a successful rescue of hostages.…
An American Soldier Killed During the Rescue of Iraqi Hostages
An American soldier was killed during a joint operation with Iraqi forces to rescue 70 hostages from ISIS in Iraq, marking the first U.S. military…
Syrian Civil War; 'Deployment of Iraqi Shiites to the Battles in Aleppo'
Qassem Soleimani has ordered the deployment of Iraqi Shiite militias to Syria amid intensified battles for Aleppo, while Syrian rebels have received new U.S. weapons.…
German Publishers' Peace Prize Awarded to Navid Kermani
Navid Kermani received the German Publishers' Peace Prize at the Frankfurt Book Fair, where he criticized the inadequate efforts to resolve the Syrian and Iraqi…
Advancement of Iraqi Forces on Three Fronts Against the Islamic State
Iraqi forces have made significant advances against the Islamic State in Baiji and are moving towards Ramadi and Hawija. Supported by Iran-backed militias and Sunni…
Five Arrested in Connection with Islamist Militants in Azerbaijan
Five Azerbaijani citizens were arrested for their involvement with Islamist militant groups in Iraq and Syria, particularly ISIS. This highlights ongoing concerns about the recruitment…
At least five killed in armed attack on Shia mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia
An armed attack on a Shia mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia resulted in at least five deaths and several injuries. The Islamic State claimed responsibility…
Dozens Killed in Mosque Bombings in Nigeria
Dozens were killed in suicide bombings at a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, attributed to Boko Haram. The attacks occurred shortly after the U.S. announced military…
Iraqi Army and Shiite Militias Recapture Large Part of Baiji Refinery
The Iraqi army and Shiite militias have recaptured most of the Baiji oil refinery from Islamic State militants, marking a significant development in the ongoing…
The U.S. Will Keep More Soldiers in Afghanistan
President Obama has decided to keep 9,800 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan until the end of 2016, revising previous plans to reduce their number significantly due…
Following the Explosions in Turkey, Ankara Police Chief Dismissed
The police chief of Ankara and two senior officials were dismissed following deadly explosions that killed at least 99 people during a peace rally. The…
Davutoğlu Blames ISIS for Deadly Ankara Explosions
The Turkish Prime Minister has linked the recent deadly bombings in Ankara to ISIS, with investigations underway and multiple arrests made. The bombings occurred during…
Russian Embassy in Damascus Targeted by Two Mortars
The Russian embassy in Damascus was hit by mortar fire during a gathering of Assad supporters. While no casualties have been reported, the incident follows…
Airstrike on 'Caravan Carrying al-Baghdadi' and Gathering Place of 'ISIS' Leaders
An airstrike in western Iraq targeted a caravan carrying ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and a gathering of ISIS leaders, reportedly killing several but leaving…
Turkish Prime Minister: At least 95 killed in Ankara explosions
On October 10, 2015, two suicide bombings in Ankara killed at least 95 people during a rally organized by pro-Kurdish and labor parties. The Turkish…
Three Killed in Violence in Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Protests in the Iraqi Kurdistan region have escalated into violence, resulting in at least five deaths. The unrest, driven by economic grievances, has turned partisan…
Hundreds of Yazidi Women Have Committed Suicide While Captive of ISIS
The article discusses the plight of Yazidi women held captive by ISIS in northern Iraq, highlighting the efforts of Amna Said Hassan, a former Iraqi…
U.S. Defense Secretary Confirms Russian Missiles Landed in Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter confirmed that four Russian cruise missiles landed in Iran due to malfunctions, marking the first official acknowledgment of such incidents.…
Russian Traffickers' Attempts to Sell Nuclear Materials to Muslim Extremist Groups
The FBI has thwarted several attempts by Russian traffickers to sell nuclear materials to extremist groups like ISIS, raising alarms about the potential for terrorists…
Kurdistan Region: 'Islamic State' Used Mustard Gas Against Kurds
The Kurdistan Region's Peshmerga Ministry reported that blood tests from Kurdish fighters indicate the use of mustard gas by the Islamic State during recent battles.…
Islamic State Blows Up Another Historical Monument in Palmyra
The Islamic State has destroyed the Arch of Triumph in Palmyra, Syria, adding to its previous destruction of significant temples. This ongoing destruction of cultural…