August 2017
North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
North Korea has launched three short-range ballistic missiles amid ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercises. The U.S. Pacific Command reported the launches were unsuccessful and did…
ISIS Prevents Syrian Soldiers from Advancing in Raqqa Province
ISIS militants have successfully repelled Syrian government forces from advancing towards the town of Maadan in Raqqa province, resulting in significant casualties. This incident highlights…
Operation to Retake Tal Afar from ISIS in Iraq Begins
Iraqi security forces have launched a ground operation to retake Tal Afar from ISIS, following airstrikes that began earlier this month. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi…
Airstrikes Begin to Retake Tal Afar from ISIS
Iraqi forces have begun airstrikes to retake the city of Tal Afar from ISIS, following the liberation of Mosul. This operation is significant as Tal…
UN Warns About the Situation of Thousands of Syrian Women and Children at the Jordan Border
The UN has raised alarms about 50,000 Syrian women and children trapped at the Jordan border, facing life-threatening conditions and shortages of supplies. Syrian government…
Suspect in Attack on French Soldiers in Paris Arrested
A suspect has been arrested for running over French soldiers in a Paris suburb, an incident reminiscent of recent terrorist attacks in Europe. Six soldiers…
Israeli Soldier's Appeal in Murder Case Rejected
An Israeli military court has upheld the conviction of soldier Elor Azaria for the murder of a Palestinian attacker, rejecting his appeal. The case has…