November 2017
Australian Police Arrest Suspect for Planning Terrorist Attack
Australian police arrested a 20-year-old man who planned a terrorist attack in Melbourne on New Year's Eve, intending to shoot at crowds in Federation Square.…
235 Killed in Egypt; Sisi: We Will Take Revenge
A terrorist attack on a mosque in North Sinai, Egypt, has resulted in at least 235 deaths and over 100 injuries. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi…
Iraqi Army Retakes Last ISIS-Controlled City in the Country
The Iraqi army has successfully retaken the city of Rawa, marking the end of ISIS's control in Iraq. This victory follows the liberation of Al-Qaim…
Discovery of New Mass Graves in Iraq Containing 'Hundreds of Bodies of ISIS Victims'
Iraqi authorities have discovered hundreds of bodies in mass graves believed to be victims of ISIS near Hawija. The interim governor of Kirkuk has called…
Over $100 Billion: The Cost of the Rise and Fall of ISIS in Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has estimated the damages from ISIS's rise and fall in Iraq to exceed $100 billion. This assessment comes as Iraqi…
ISIS Forces Reclaim Parts of Al-Bukamal City
ISIS has launched a counterattack and reclaimed parts of Al-Bukamal city after being previously driven out by Syrian government forces. This development highlights the ongoing…
Syrian Government Forces and Hezbollah Capture ISIS's Last Major Stronghold
Syrian government forces and Hezbollah have captured Al-Bukamal, the last major stronghold of ISIS, marking a significant defeat for the group. This development follows a…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Car Bomb Explosion in Deir ez-Zor
A car bomb explosion in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, has resulted in numerous casualties among refugees, with reports suggesting ISIS's involvement. The Syrian army recently regained…
Syrian Government Forces Fully Retake Deir ez-Zor from ISIS
Syrian government forces, supported by Hezbollah and Russian airstrikes, have reportedly regained full control of Deir ez-Zor from ISIS, although some militants remain in the…
UN: Iraq Lacks Jurisdiction to Prosecute 'Islamic State' Actors in Mosul
The UN report states that Iraq cannot prosecute 'Islamic State' crimes in Mosul and suggests the International Criminal Court as an alternative. It highlights the…
Kurdistan Region Proposes Joint Control of Ibrahim Khalil Crossing to Iraqi Government
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has proposed a joint control of the Ibrahim Khalil border crossing with the Iraqi central government amidst escalating tensions following…
New York Attack Perpetrator Charged with Terrorism
Sayfullo Saipov has been charged with terrorism after driving a truck into pedestrians in New York, killing eight people. The attack was reportedly planned in…
Donald Trump Announces End to Green Card Lottery Following New York Incident
Donald Trump announced the end of the green card lottery program following a terrorist attack in New York by an Uzbek immigrant who received his…
Iraqi Parliament Declares Displaying and Carrying the Israeli Flag a Crime
The Iraqi Parliament has declared the display of the Israeli flag a crime following its appearance at Kurdish independence demonstrations. Speaker Salim al-Jabouri emphasized that…
In the Wake of the New York Attack, Trump Calls for Stricter Background Checks for Immigrants
Donald Trump called for stricter background checks for immigrants after a deadly vehicle attack in New York that killed eight people and was labeled a…