April 2017
Erdogan Threatens New Attacks Against Kurdish Forces in Syria and Iraq
Turkey's President Erdogan has threatened new military actions against Kurdish forces in Syria and Iraq, urging the U.S. to cease its support for these groups.…
Iraqi Shiite Militias Capture Ancient City of Hatra Near Mosul
Iraqi Shiite militias have claimed to capture the ancient city of Hatra, a UNESCO heritage site, located southwest of Mosul. This city has historical significance…
US Criticism of Turkey's Airstrikes on Kurdish Forces in Iraq and Syria
The US has expressed deep concern over Turkey's airstrikes on Kurdish positions in Iraq and Syria, which resulted in numerous casualties. Turkey claims these groups…
Turkey's Airstrikes on Kurds in Northern Iraq and Syria
Turkey conducted airstrikes against Kurdish forces in northern Iraq and Syria, claiming it aimed to prevent the transfer of militants and weapons into Turkey. The…
U.S. Army: One of the Aides to the Leader of the Islamic State Group in Syria Killed
A U.S. military operation in Syria resulted in the death of Abdul Rahman Uzbeki, an aide to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was involved…
Trump: Paris Attack Helps Le Pen's Position in French Presidential Election
Donald Trump commented that the recent shooting in Paris will bolster Marine Le Pen's position in the upcoming French presidential election. The attack, claimed by…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Shooting in Paris
A shooting on the Champs-Élysées in Paris resulted in the death of one police officer and injuries to two others. The Islamic State claimed responsibility…
Increased Security Measures Ahead of Presidential Elections in France
As France approaches its presidential elections, security measures have been intensified following the arrest of two suspects linked to a planned terrorist attack. Emmanuel Macron…
Iraqi Vice President: Islamic State Group Seeking Alliance with Al-Qaeda
Iyad Allawi, the Vice President of Iraq, revealed that ISIS is negotiating with Al-Qaeda for a possible alliance as Iraqi forces continue their offensive in…
ISIS's Use of Chemical Bullets to Halt Iraqi Forces Operations
ISIS has reportedly used chemical weapons against Iraqi forces during operations to recapture Mosul, causing injuries to several soldiers. This highlights the ongoing threat posed…
Donald Trump: Terrorism is a Threat to Religious Freedom
Donald Trump addressed the threat of terrorism to religious freedom in a speech, while commemorating Passover and Easter. He condemned recent attacks on churches in…
Uzbekistan: We Had Warned the West About the Stockholm Attack Perpetrator
Uzbekistan's Prime Minister claims that Rahmat Akilov, the perpetrator of a deadly attack in Stockholm, had ties to Islamic State and that warnings about him…
General Nicholson Deems Use of Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb Against ISIS Successful
General John Nicholson announced the successful use of the largest non-nuclear bomb against ISIS in Afghanistan, with President Trump praising the operation. The bomb, designed…
The U.S. Used Its 'Mother of All Bombs' in Afghanistan
The U.S. military used its largest non-nuclear bomb, the 'Mother of All Bombs,' for the first time in Afghanistan against ISIS targets in Nangarhar province.…
Trump: NATO is No Longer an Isolated and Obsolete Organization
Donald Trump has changed his stance on NATO, declaring it no longer obsolete during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They focused on…
UNICEF Warns of Significant Increase in Use of Children in Boko Haram Suicide Attacks
UNICEF reports a tripling in the use of children for suicide attacks by Boko Haram, with a significant number of victims being girls. This alarming…
Warning to Israeli Tourists Following 'Targeted Attack' by Drones in Egypt
A rocket launched from Egypt into southern Israel prompted Israeli officials to issue a severe warning to tourists in the Sinai desert, urging them to…
Suspect in Stockholm Attack Confesses to Committing 'Terrorist Act'
A 39-year-old Uzbek man, Rahmat Akilov, has confessed to committing a terrorist act in Stockholm after driving a truck into pedestrians, resulting in four deaths.…
Egypt's President Calls for Three-Month State of Emergency
At least 44 people were killed in two church explosions in Egypt, prompting President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to call for a three-month state of emergency.…
Two Explosions in Two Churches in Egypt Leave Dozens Dead and Injured
On April 8, two bombings in churches in Egypt resulted in at least 35 deaths and many injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attacks highlight…
Swedish Police: A 39-Year-Old Uzbek Man is the Main Suspect in the Stockholm Attack
A 39-year-old Uzbek man has been arrested as the main suspect in a deadly vehicle attack in Stockholm that killed four and injured 15. Swedish…
Bloody Wednesday in Iraq and Syria; ISIS Executes and Assassinated 55 People
ISIS executed or assassinated over 50 individuals in Syria and Iraq, with a significant massacre occurring in Deir ez-Zor. The group also shot down an…
Islamic State Beheads 33 People in Syria
The Islamic State has executed 33 young Syrians in Deir ez-Zor, marking a significant escalation in violence. The victims' identities remain unknown, raising concerns about…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Kurdistan Region: Lower Your Flag in Kirkuk
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has demanded that the Kurdistan Regional Government lower its flag in Kirkuk, warning of potential damage to relations if they…
Turkish President Announces Planning for New Operations in Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan announced plans for new military operations in Syria targeting groups Ankara labels as terrorists, including Kurdish militants and ISIS. This follows previous…
Iraqi State Television Reports 'Number Two of ISIS' Killed
Iraqi state television reports that Iyad al-Jumaili, the second-in-command of ISIS, was killed in an airstrike near the Syrian border. This development is significant as…
Restrictions Imposed on Hijab and Long Beards in China's Muslim Region
The Chinese government has imposed strict restrictions on hijabs and long beards in Xinjiang, citing a fight against Islamic extremism. These measures include prohibiting women…