February 2017
Abu Sayyaf Group in the Philippines Releases Video of German Hostage's Beheading
The Abu Sayyaf group has released a video showing the beheading of German hostage Juergen Kantner, who was kidnapped in November 2016. The Philippine government…
Iraqi Forces Capture Important Bridge Over Tigris River
Iraqi forces, supported by the U.S., have captured a crucial bridge over the Tigris River in their offensive against ISIS in Mosul. This advance is…
Dozens Killed in Suicide Attack in City Controlled by Bashar al-Assad Forces
A series of suicide bombings in Homs, Syria, have resulted in over 80 deaths, including a high-ranking military official. These attacks coincide with ongoing peace…
Trump: I Will Strengthen and Improve America's Defensive Capability
Donald Trump announced plans to request a significant budget from Congress to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities, emphasizing a nationalist agenda. He also criticized the…
Iraqi Prime Minister Orders Airstrikes on ISIS Positions in Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered airstrikes on ISIS positions in Syria in response to recent bombings in Baghdad. The strikes were coordinated with…
Iraqi Forces Retake Mosul Airport and a Military Base from ISIS
Iraqi forces, with U.S. support, have retaken Mosul airport and a nearby military base from ISIS, marking a significant advance in the ongoing battle against…
At least five killed in explosion in Lahore, Pakistan
An explosion in Lahore, Pakistan, killed at least five people and injured many others. The incident is part of a recent surge in violence in…
Marine Le Pen Refuses to Meet Lebanon's Grand Mufti; 'I Will Not Wear a Headscarf'
Marine Le Pen canceled her meeting with Lebanon's Grand Mufti after refusing to wear a headscarf, citing her previous experiences with religious leaders. She also…
Turkish Prime Minister: A New Era of Relations with the New U.S. Government Has Begun
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced a new phase in U.S.-Turkey relations following a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence. The Turkish army plans to…
General Mattis: The U.S. Will Not Control Iraq's Oil
General James Mattis visited Iraq to assess the situation in the ongoing war against ISIS, emphasizing that the U.S. military is not there to control…
Iraqi Army Reaches Five Kilometers from Mosul Airport
The Iraqi army has advanced to within five kilometers of Mosul airport, recapturing several villages from ISIS. This operation, supported by U.S. airstrikes, marks a…
Iraqi Forces Advance Towards Mosul Airport
Iraqi forces, with US support, are advancing towards Mosul Airport to reclaim the city from ISIS control. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the operation, emphasizing…
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Operations in Western Mosul
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the start of operations to retake western Mosul from ISIS, marking a significant military campaign. The operation aims to…
Pakistan Asks Afghanistan to Hand Over '76 Terrorism Suspects'
Pakistan has requested Afghanistan to extradite 76 terrorism suspects following a deadly suicide bombing at a Sufi shrine that killed 80 people. This incident has…
Dozens Killed in Suicide Bombing in Pakistan; ISIS Claims Responsibility
A suicide bombing at the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan, Pakistan, killed at least 75 people, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack targeted a…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least 48 Dead
A car bomb in Baghdad killed at least 48 people, with ISIS claiming responsibility and targeting Shiites. This incident follows another bombing just days earlier,…
Syrian Government Ready to Exchange Prisoners with Rebels
The Syrian government has expressed its willingness to exchange prisoners with rebel groups, a move intended to foster trust ahead of upcoming peace talks. This…
British Defense Minister Expresses Hope for Raqqa Operations to Begin After Its Siege by Spring
The British Defense Minister hopes for the completion of the siege of Raqqa by spring, leading to liberation operations against ISIS. This involves Western-backed rebels…
Australia Revokes Citizenship of ISIS Member for the First Time
Australia has revoked the citizenship of Khaled Sharouf, a dual Australian-Lebanese national and member of ISIS, marking the first such action against an ISIS member.…
Turkish Army and Ankara-Supported Rebels Enter Syrian Al-Bab
The Turkish army and its supported rebels have entered the western outskirts of Al-Bab, the last major city in Aleppo province controlled by ISIS. This…
Haider al-Abadi on US-Iran Tensions: We Will Not Engage in Conflicts
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi stated that Iraq will not participate in international or regional conflicts, emphasizing neutrality amid rising tensions between the US and…
Pentagon: One of ISIS's Commanders Targeted Near Mosul
The Pentagon confirmed that Rashid Qasim, a senior ISIS commander with ties to France, was targeted in a drone strike near Mosul. French security sources…
Three Turkish Soldiers Killed in Russian Airstrike in Syria
Three Turkish soldiers were killed in a Russian airstrike during an operation against the Islamic State in Syria. The incident highlights the lack of coordination…
Reuters: The White House is Considering Adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the 'Terrorist Organizations' List
The U.S. is considering designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, which could have significant implications for regional stability and U.S.-Iran relations.…
Trump and Erdogan's Phone Conversation; Emphasis on Combating All Forms of Terrorism
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan had their first phone conversation since Trump's presidency, focusing on mutual support against terrorism. The call was described as…
Assad: Trump's Priority in Fighting ISIS is Encouraging
Bashar Assad expressed optimism about Donald Trump's priority to combat ISIS, noting that Syria has long sought the same focus. Trump has ordered military agencies…
Trump: We Will Defeat Radical Islamic Terrorism
Donald Trump declared that the U.S. and its allies will defeat radical Islamic terrorism and will not allow it to take root in America. His…
Civilian Casualties and Injuries in Afghanistan; 'Unprecedented in Recent Years'
The UN report reveals a dramatic increase in civilian casualties in Afghanistan, with nearly 11,500 affected in 2016, one-third of whom are children. The report…
Turkish Police Arrest 450 Suspected of Ties to ISIS
Turkish police conducted a major anti-terror operation, arresting over 450 individuals suspected of ties to ISIS, following a deadly nightclub attack in Istanbul. The majority…
Trump and Ukrainian President's Phone Conversation: 'We Will Help Establish Peace at the Borders'
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko discussed peace efforts at the Ukraine-Russia borders and the potential for a future meeting. They emphasized…