August 2016
Erdogan: Turkey's Operations in Syria Will Continue Until ISIS and YPG Threats are Neutralized
Turkish President Erdogan announced that military operations in Syria will persist until ISIS and YPG threats are neutralized, despite U.S. concerns over the conflict between…
USA: Conflict between Turkey and Kurds in Northern Syria is Unacceptable
The U.S. condemned the recent clashes between Turkish forces and Kurdish militias in northern Syria, urging all parties to focus on combating ISIS. Turkey has…
Kerry: Some Details of the New Ceasefire Plan in Syria Need to Be Clarified
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the re-establishment of a ceasefire in Syria, identifying a clear path forward…
Death of Eight Police Officers in Southeastern Turkey 'Due to PKK Bombing'
Eight police officers were killed and dozens injured in a car bombing attributed to the PKK in southeastern Turkey. This incident follows a year of…
Iraqi Parliament Votes to Dismiss Defense Minister Ahead of Mosul Operation
The Iraqi Parliament has dismissed Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi over corruption allegations as the military prepares to retake Mosul from ISIS. This political shakeup raises…
Zawahiri: ISIS Leader Has Given Iran and Its Agents in Iraq an Excuse to Eliminate Sunnis
Ayman al-Zawahiri has called for Sunnis in Iraq to prepare for a long guerrilla war against Iranian-backed forces, blaming ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for…
Erdogan: Syrian Rebels Supported by Ankara Have Taken Control of Jarablus from ISIS
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken Jarablus from ISIS. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish leaders, who accuse…
Iraqi Forces Reach 60 Kilometers South of Mosul with Liberation of Qayyarah Center
Iraqi forces have entered Qayyarah, 60 kilometers south of Mosul, as part of their operation to liberate the city from Islamic State militants. The operation…
Manbij Military Council Reports Turkish Attacks on Their Positions
The Manbij Military Council reports ongoing Turkish shelling of their positions, interpreting it as support for ISIS. This follows recent clashes with ISIS forces in…
Erdogan: The Suicide Bomber in Gaziantep Was a Teenager Aged 12 to 14
A suicide bombing at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed 51 and injured 94, with Erdogan stating the bomber was a teenager likely linked to…
Bomb Explosion in Turkey Leaves 50 Dead
A bomb explosion at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, resulted in 50 deaths and 94 injuries, with President Erdoğan attributing the attack to ISIS. This…
Twitter Suspends 235,000 More Accounts for 'Promoting Terrorism'
Twitter has suspended 235,000 accounts for promoting terrorism, bringing the total to 360,000 since 2015. The company is under pressure to balance free speech with…
US Elections; Clinton Appoints Head of 'Transition to the White House' Team
Hillary Clinton has set up a transition team for her potential presidency, while Donald Trump has made controversial remarks about Muslim immigrants and Iran, intensifying…
ISIS Told Me Either Cover Your Eyes or We Will Take Them Out
The city of Manbij has been liberated from ISIS control, and a local woman named Alia describes the oppressive conditions residents faced under ISIS rule,…
Obama: I'm Tired of Talking About Hillary Clinton's Rival
Barack Obama expressed his fatigue over discussing Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton's rival, while warning Democrats not to underestimate the upcoming election. He emphasized the need…
Trump: Muslim immigrants must take a belief test to enter the US
Donald Trump proposed that Muslim immigrants to the US must take a belief test to demonstrate their alignment with American values, framing this as a…
New Kurdish Peshmerga Offensive Against ISIS Positions in Mosul Begins
Kurdish Peshmerga forces have initiated a new offensive to reclaim Mosul from ISIS control, following heavy bombardment of ISIS positions. This operation aims to liberate…
Pentagon Confirms Death of ISIS Leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The Pentagon has confirmed the death of Hafiz Saeed Khan, the ISIS leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan, in a U.S. drone strike on July 26.…
Kurdish Sources: Manbij Liberated from Islamic State Control
The city of Manbij in northern Syria has been fully liberated from ISIS control by the Syrian Democratic Forces. This operation marks a significant victory…
Strong Criticism from Clinton and Democrats on Trump's Remarks about 'Founding ISIS'
Donald Trump accused Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton of founding ISIS, prompting strong backlash from Clinton and the Democratic Party, who called for an apology.…
Brazil Arrests Two Suspects of 'Terrorist Activities' in Rio
Brazilian authorities have arrested two suspects linked to potential terrorist activities during the Rio Olympics, following earlier arrests of 12 individuals suspected of ties to…
Canadian Police Neutralize Suspect in Terrorist Operation
Canadian police shot and neutralized Aaron Driver, a 24-year-old ISIS supporter, who attempted to carry out a suicide attack in Strathroy, Ontario. He had previously…
12 Infants Killed in Hospital Fire in Baghdad
A devastating fire in a Baghdad hospital's maternity ward has resulted in the deaths of at least 12 premature infants, with only seven being rescued.…
Delivery of Another Batch of US Military Aid to Lebanon
The US has delivered a significant military aid package to Lebanon, including armored vehicles and artillery, as part of its strategy to bolster the Lebanese…
Belgian Prime Minister: Knife Attack on Two Police Officers Likely Terrorist
A knife attack in Charleroi, Belgium, injured two police officers and is being investigated as a potential terrorist act. The assailant was shot and killed…
ISIS Driven Out of '90 Percent of Areas' in Manbij, Northern Syria
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have captured nearly all of Manbij from ISIS, with ongoing battles reported. This operation has significant implications for cutting off ISIS's…
Arrest of Individuals Linked to ISIS on Suspicion of Planning Attack on Singapore
The Indonesian government has arrested six individuals linked to ISIS on suspicion of planning an attack on Singapore. The suspects, aged 19 to 46, were…
Egyptian Army Takes Out Leader of ISIS's Egyptian Branch
The Egyptian army has killed Abu Dua al-Ansari, the leader of ISIS's Egyptian branch, during a successful air operation in Al-Arish. This operation also resulted…
Obama: The Destruction of ISIS is Inevitable; Risk of Sporadic Attacks Exists
President Obama stated that the destruction of ISIS is certain, but warned of the ongoing risk of smaller, sporadic attacks that can instill fear in…
Taliban Claims Responsibility for Truck Bombing in Kabul
A truck bomb exploded near a foreign contractor guesthouse in Kabul, with the Taliban claiming responsibility. The attack resulted in the deaths of three attackers…