December 2016
Two Explosions in a Market in Baghdad Left Dozens Dead and Injured
Two suicide bombers attacked a crowded market in Baghdad, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 53 injuries. The attacks highlight ongoing security challenges in…
Defensive Security Assessments: Low Likelihood of Attack in the U.S. During New Year Holidays
U.S. defense agencies assess that the likelihood of terrorist attacks during the New Year holidays is low but acknowledge some ongoing threats from domestic extremists.…
Lebanon's Parliament Grants Confidence to Saad Hariri's Cabinet
Lebanon's parliament has granted a vote of confidence to Saad Hariri's new cabinet after a prolonged political crisis. Hariri, who is opposed to Syria and…
Iraqi Prime Minister: Liberation of Mosul Will Take Three Months
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that it will take three months to liberate Mosul from ISIS militants, citing the need to protect civilians as…
Nearly 100 ISIS Members Killed in One Day During Mosul Battle
In a recent battle in Mosul, 97 ISIS members were killed in three separate operations conducted by Iraqi forces and coalition airstrikes. This marks a…
US: New Operations in Eastern Mosul to Begin in Coming Days
The US is preparing to support Iraqi forces in a new offensive against ISIS in Mosul, with operations set to begin soon. This marks a…
Nigeria Reports a 'Major Victory' Against Boko Haram
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari announced a significant military victory over Boko Haram, claiming the army has expelled the group from its last major forest base.…
US Federal Police Warns of Possible Terrorist Attacks During Christmas
The FBI has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks by ISIS supporters during the Christmas holidays in the U.S., following calls for attacks on…
Erdogan: Operation to Capture Syrian City of Al-Bab Nearly Complete
Turkish President Erdogan announced that the operation to capture Al-Bab in Syria is nearly complete, with Turkish and Syrian rebel forces close to taking control…
Italian Interior Minister: Suspect of Berlin Terror Attack Killed in Milan
Anis Amri, the main suspect in the Berlin terrorist attack, was killed by Italian police in Milan after he opened fire on them. The attack…
German Police Arrest Two Suspects Planning Attack on Major Shopping Center
German police arrested two brothers from Kosovo suspected of planning an attack on a major shopping center, just days after a deadly truck attack in…
Foiling of Potential Terrorist Operation in Melbourne; Five Arrested
Australian police have thwarted a planned terrorist attack in Melbourne, arresting six to seven individuals, five of whom remain in custody. The suspects, aged between…
14 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Clash with ISIS in Al-Bab, Syria
At least 14 Turkish soldiers were killed and 33 wounded in clashes with ISIS in Al-Bab, Syria, marking the deadliest day for Turkish forces in…
German Police Searching for Tunisian Suspect in Berlin Incident
German police are searching for a Tunisian man suspected of driving a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people. The suspect, who…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Berlin Attack
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin, resulting in 12 fatalities. A suspect, a 23-year-old…
Truck Attack at Christmas Market in Berlin Leaves at Least 12 Dead
A truck attack at a Christmas market in Berlin has resulted in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, with the police treating it as…
9 Killed in Armed Attack in Jordan; 'Security Forces Killed Four Attackers'
An armed attack in Karak, Jordan, resulted in the deaths of 9 people, including a Canadian tourist. The attackers, labeled as terrorists by security forces,…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Suicide Bombing at Military Base in Yemen
A suicide bombing in Aden, Yemen, killed at least 43 soldiers and injured around 60 others. The attack occurred as soldiers were receiving their salaries,…
The Public Revelation of Some Militants and Professional Mercenaries from Russia
The Kremlin held a ceremony honoring military personnel, where Dmitry Utkin, a known mercenary leader, was awarded a medal for bravery. His presence highlights the…
Sisi: The Coptic Church Explosion Was Terrorist and Suicide Attack
A suicide bombing at the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo resulted in 24 deaths and 49 injuries, with the perpetrator identified as a 22-year-old. President Sisi…
More than two thousand ISIS members killed or severely injured in the battle of Mosul
General Stephen Townsend reported that over two thousand ISIS members have been killed or severely injured in the ongoing battle for Mosul, with three to…
Kurdistan Freedom Hawks Claims Responsibility for Istanbul Attacks
The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Istanbul that killed 38 people, targeting police forces after a football match. Turkey has declared…
Dozens Killed and Injured in Explosion at Coptic Church in Cairo
A deadly explosion at a Coptic church in Cairo during Sunday prayers killed 22 to 25 worshippers, mostly women and children, and injured dozens more.…
Death Toll from Istanbul Explosions Rises to 38
Two explosions near a stadium in Istanbul resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 160 injuries, primarily among police officers. The Turkish government has…
A Senior U.S. Military Official Says 50,000 ISIS Members Have Been Killed
A senior U.S. military official announced that the coalition has killed 50,000 ISIS members in the last two years, surpassing previous estimates. The ongoing operations…
U.S. Defense Secretary: It is Necessary to Remain in Iraq After the Liberation of Mosul
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter emphasizes the need for U.S. military presence in Iraq post-Mosul liberation to combat ISIS threats. With Donald Trump set to…
Discovery of Stolen Historical Artifacts from Palmyra, Libya, and Yemen in Switzerland
Swiss authorities have seized stolen historical artifacts from Palmyra, Libya, and Yemen, which were smuggled into Switzerland via Qatar before the Syrian civil war. The…
Europol Warns of Potential 'Chemical Attacks' by ISIS in Europe
Europol has issued a warning about the potential for new ISIS attacks in Europe, highlighting the use of novel tactics and the imminent return of…
How I Joined ISIS
Walid Ismail, a 20-year-old former bakery worker, surrendered to Kurdish forces after being captured by ISIS. He describes how the Islamic State recruited fighters through…
Lavrov Accuses Obama of Deliberately Destroying US-Russia Relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Barack Obama's administration of intentionally damaging US-Russia relations and expressed optimism for improvement under Donald Trump. The article highlights…
Half a Million People in Mosul Facing Drinking Water Shortage
The UN reports that half a million civilians in Mosul are facing a severe drinking water shortage due to ongoing battles with Islamic State militants.…