June 2016
Hezbollah Lebanon Cancels Quds Day Ceremony Due to Security Concerns
Hezbollah has canceled its Quds Day ceremony in southern Beirut due to heightened security concerns following recent suicide attacks in Lebanon. This is the first…
Lebanese Army Reports Foiling Two 'Terrorist' Attacks by ISIS
The Lebanese Army has thwarted two planned terrorist attacks by ISIS targeting a tourist site and a crowded area, following recent suicide bombings in a…
Suicide Attacks in Lebanon Leave Several Dead
Three to four suicide attackers detonated themselves in a Lebanese village near the Syrian border, resulting in at least 6 deaths and 19 injuries. The…
The Number of Refugees and Displaced Persons Worldwide Exceeds 65 Million
The UN Refugee Agency reports that the global number of refugees and displaced persons has surpassed 65 million, largely due to conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan,…
Hezbollah Lebanon Denies Clashes with Assad's Army
Hezbollah has officially denied reports of clashes with the Syrian army and the deaths of its members in airstrikes, asserting its strong alliance with Assad's…
Prison Sentences and Revocation of Citizenship for Eight Shia Citizens of Bahrain
A Bahraini court has sentenced eight Shia citizens to 15 years in prison for allegedly forming a terrorist group and revoked their citizenship. This comes…