May 2016
ISIS Launches Severe Counterattack Against Iraqi Army in Fallujah
ISIS has launched a significant counterattack against the Iraqi Army in Fallujah, halting their operations. The UN warns that ISIS is using civilians as human…
Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Fallujah and Severe Shortages of Water and Food
The humanitarian crisis in Fallujah is worsening due to intensified attacks by Iraqi forces against ISIS, trapping nearly fifty thousand civilians without access to basic…
Iraqi Forces Enter Fallujah
The Iraqi army has launched an operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS militants, with significant military support and reports of civilian casualties in Baghdad. The…
Saudi Foreign Minister: Iran's Military Presence in Iraq is Unacceptable
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir condemned Iran's military presence in Iraq, calling it unacceptable, following the condemnation of Qassem Soleimani's visit to Fallujah by Iraqi…
U.S. Army: ISIS Commander Killed in Fallujah
The U.S. Army announced the death of ISIS commander Maher al-Bilawi during airstrikes in Fallujah, where at least 70 fighters were killed. Iraqi forces are…
ISIS's Use of Civilians as 'Human Shields' in Fallujah
Iraqi forces are advancing to liberate Fallujah from ISIS, with reports of militants using civilians as human shields. The UN has expressed concern over the…
Abadi Calls for Delay of Protests Until After the Liberation of Fallujah
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for a postponement of protests in Baghdad until the completion of the Fallujah liberation operation from ISIS control.…
Syrian Militias Begin Operations with US Support Around Raqqa
Syrian militias, supported by US airstrikes, have initiated operations against ISIS near Raqqa, but progress has slowed. The Syrian Democratic Forces, primarily composed of Kurdish…
At least 145 killed in attacks on Assad-controlled areas
On Monday, multiple explosions in Tartus and Jableh, Syria, resulted in at least 145 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. These attacks highlight the ongoing violence…
Iraqi Officials: We Have Removed Part of the Outskirts of Fallujah from ISIS Control
Iraqi forces have begun operations to retake Fallujah from ISIS, reporting some success in reclaiming agricultural areas. The operation involves various military groups and is…
Egyptian Submarine Searching for Black Box of Flight 804
Egypt has deployed a submarine to search for the black box of an EgyptAir flight that crashed last week, killing all 66 passengers. The cause…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operation to Retake Fallujah from ISIS
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS, which has controlled the city for over two years. The operation involves various military…
ISIS Kills 25 People by 'Dissolving in Acid'
ISIS has executed 25 individuals accused of spying for the Iraqi government by dissolving them in nitric acid, highlighting the group's brutality amidst ongoing military…
Senior US General Undertakes Secret Visit to Syria
General Joseph Votel of the US military made a secret visit to Syria to assess the situation and meet with American advisors and local opposition…
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: 60,000 People Killed in State Prisons
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims that 60,000 individuals have died in Syrian state prisons due to torture and poor conditions since 2011. This…
G7 Agreement to Combat Financial Support for Terrorist Networks
The G7 nations have reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in combating financial support for terrorist networks, particularly focusing on the Islamic State. This agreement…
Smoke Detection Alert in Egyptian Airplane Cabin Before Crash
An Egyptian Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after departing from Paris, with smoke detection alerts activated moments before the incident. The Egyptian…
Dozens Injured in Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's Demonstration in Baghdad's Green Zone
Hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone, leading to dozens of injuries and at least one reported…
Egyptian Army Finds Pieces of Egyptian Plane Wreckage
The Egyptian army has discovered wreckage and belongings from EgyptAir flight 804, which disappeared from radar while traveling from Paris to Cairo and was later…
Investigation of Main Suspect in Paris Attacks Begins
Investigations into Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the Paris attacks, have begun, raising questions about the significance of his potential cooperation. Abdeslam, who was…
EgyptAir: Found Parts Do Not Belong to Flight 804
EgyptAir's deputy director has confirmed that parts found in the Mediterranean do not belong to the missing flight MS 804, which disappeared with 66 people…
Egyptian Plane Has Crashed in the Mediterranean Sea
An Egyptian airline plane has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near Greece while traveling from Paris to Cairo, with 66 people on board. Both Egypt…
Paris-Cairo Flight Disappears in Egyptian Airspace
An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers has disappeared from radar while entering Egyptian airspace. The Egyptian military and Greek units are…
Belgian Police Found a 'Will' from Key Suspect of Paris Attacks
Belgian police discovered a letter from Mohamed Abrini, a key suspect in the Paris and Brussels attacks, expressing his desire for martyrdom after his brother's…
A Military Court in Lebanon Sentences 106 People to Death
A military court in Lebanon has sentenced 106 individuals to death for their roles in a 2014 conflict between the Lebanese army and Islamist groups,…
Multiple Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Leave at Least 70 Dead
Multiple suicide attacks in Baghdad have resulted in at least 70 deaths, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility for some of the violence. The attacks…
ISIS Suicide Attack on Baghdad Gas Refinery
A suicide attack by ISIS on a gas refinery in Taji, north of Baghdad, resulted in at least 11 deaths and 21 injuries. The attack…
A Buddhist Monk in Bangladesh Murdered with a Machete
A 75-year-old Buddhist monk was murdered in Bangladesh, highlighting the ongoing violence against religious minorities and secular activists in the country. Although no group has…
Belgium Joins Coalition Against ISIS in Syria
Belgium has announced its participation in U.S.-led airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, expanding its military efforts beyond Iraq. This decision reflects a collaborative approach with…
General Wolski: ISIS is Just Buying Time in Iraq
General Gary Wolski of the U.S. military reports that ISIS is losing ground in Iraq, with its ability to conduct large-scale attacks significantly diminished. This…
Islamic State Group Begins Advance Towards Ancient City of Palmyra
The Islamic State group has begun an advance towards Palmyra, threatening the city recently captured by the Syrian army. They have seized a rocket launch…
At least 50 killed in a bomb explosion in Baghdad
A car bomb explosion in Baghdad's Shiite-majority Sadr City killed at least 50 people and injured over 60, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack highlights…
One killed in 'Allahu Akbar' attack in East Munich
A knife attack in Grafing, near Munich, resulted in one death and three critical injuries, with the assailant reportedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The attacker, a…
US: A Senior ISIS Commander Killed in Airstrike in Iraq
A senior ISIS commander, Abu Wahib, was killed in a US airstrike in Iraq, which is expected to diminish ISIS's operational capabilities in western Iraq.…
Erdogan to the European Union: You go your way and we will go ours
Turkish President Erdogan rejected the EU's demand to change anti-terrorism laws for visa-free travel for Turkish citizens. He emphasized Turkey's independence in policy-making while calling…
Saudi Arabia: Four Members of the Islamic State Group Killed in the Mecca Suburbs
Saudi security forces killed four members of the Islamic State group in two separate operations near Mecca. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Saudi…
The Path That Davutoğlu Could No Longer Continue
Ahmet Davutoğlu announced his resignation from the leadership of Turkey's AKP party and the premiership, citing a loss of support within the party. This resignation…
Davutoğlu: Turkey Likely to Send Ground Troops to Syria for Self-Defense
Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced the country's readiness to send ground troops to Syria to combat ISIS, following rocket attacks on Turkish territory. President…
Trump Emerges as Republican Nominee
Donald Trump has emerged as the likely Republican nominee for the 2016 presidential election after Ted Cruz's withdrawal. With Trump holding a significant delegate lead,…
American Officials: ISIS Has Directly Killed Our Soldier in Iraq
A U.S. Navy SEAL soldier, Charlie Keating IV, was killed in a direct attack by ISIS forces in Iraq, marking the third U.S. military casualty…
Death of Two More Soldiers Amid Continued PKK Militant Attacks in Southern Turkey
Two Turkish soldiers and five PKK militants were killed in a recent attack in southeastern Turkey, marking an escalation in ongoing clashes between the Turkish…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…
Janes: Increase in Islamic State Attacks in Response to Pressures
The Islamic State has increased its attacks in Iraq and Syria as it loses territory, resulting in a significant rise in casualties. Analysts suggest that…