December 2016
Two Explosions in a Market in Baghdad Left Dozens Dead and Injured
Two suicide bombers attacked a crowded market in Baghdad, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 53 injuries. The attacks highlight ongoing security challenges in…
Defensive Security Assessments: Low Likelihood of Attack in the U.S. During New Year Holidays
U.S. defense agencies assess that the likelihood of terrorist attacks during the New Year holidays is low but acknowledge some ongoing threats from domestic extremists.…
Lebanon's Parliament Grants Confidence to Saad Hariri's Cabinet
Lebanon's parliament has granted a vote of confidence to Saad Hariri's new cabinet after a prolonged political crisis. Hariri, who is opposed to Syria and…
Four Attackers Killed After Assault on Communist Party Office in Xinjiang
Four attackers were killed by police after assaulting a Communist Party office in Xinjiang, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident is described…
US: New Operations in Eastern Mosul to Begin in Coming Days
The US is preparing to support Iraqi forces in a new offensive against ISIS in Mosul, with operations set to begin soon. This marks a…
Google's Revolution in the Automotive Industry
Google has unveiled its first self-driving car, a 2017 hybrid Chrysler Pacifica, developed in collaboration with Fiat. This vehicle aims to revolutionize the automotive industry…
Tehran's Air Quality Remains in Red Status
Tehran's air quality remains critically unhealthy, with an air quality index of 152, prompting warnings for vulnerable populations. Officials predict a potential improvement due to…
US Federal Police Warns of Possible Terrorist Attacks During Christmas
The FBI has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks by ISIS supporters during the Christmas holidays in the U.S., following calls for attacks on…
Erdogan: Operation to Capture Syrian City of Al-Bab Nearly Complete
Turkish President Erdogan announced that the operation to capture Al-Bab in Syria is nearly complete, with Turkish and Syrian rebel forces close to taking control…
Italian Interior Minister: Suspect of Berlin Terror Attack Killed in Milan
Anis Amri, the main suspect in the Berlin terrorist attack, was killed by Italian police in Milan after he opened fire on them. The attack…
German Police Arrest Two Suspects Planning Attack on Major Shopping Center
German police arrested two brothers from Kosovo suspected of planning an attack on a major shopping center, just days after a deadly truck attack in…
Seven Killed in Two Explosions Outside the Kurdistan Democratic Party Office Near Erbil
Two explosions near the Kurdistan Democratic Party office in Koysanjq, Erbil, resulted in at least seven deaths, including party members and a child. The attacks…
Truck Attack at Christmas Market in Berlin Leaves at Least 12 Dead
A truck attack at a Christmas market in Berlin has resulted in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, with the police treating it as…
9 Killed in Armed Attack in Jordan; 'Security Forces Killed Four Attackers'
An armed attack in Karak, Jordan, resulted in the deaths of 9 people, including a Canadian tourist. The attackers, labeled as terrorists by security forces,…
The Public Revelation of Some Militants and Professional Mercenaries from Russia
The Kremlin held a ceremony honoring military personnel, where Dmitry Utkin, a known mercenary leader, was awarded a medal for bravery. His presence highlights the…
The Rising Trend of Corruption in Iran Over the Last 30 Years
Massoud Khansari and Hojjatoleslam Natiq Nouri highlighted the persistent issue of corruption in Iran at a recent conference, noting its detrimental impact on foreign investment…
Sisi: The Coptic Church Explosion Was Terrorist and Suicide Attack
A suicide bombing at the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo resulted in 24 deaths and 49 injuries, with the perpetrator identified as a 22-year-old. President Sisi…
The Most Expensive Car of the Century Sold
Ferrari has sold the last LaFerrari for seven million dollars at an auction, setting a record for the most expensive car sale in the 21st…
Death Toll from Istanbul Explosions Rises to 38
Two explosions near a stadium in Istanbul resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 160 injuries, primarily among police officers. The Turkish government has…
Mandatory Implementation of the Law Reducing Working Hours for Women in Iranian Government Agencies
The Iranian government has mandated a law reducing working hours for women in public sector jobs, decreasing their weekly hours from 44 to 36. This…
Protest Gathering by Students at Tehran University
Students at Tehran University protested against labor issues and economic hardships in Iranian universities, expressing their grievances through slogans and a comprehensive statement. The protest…
The World's 'Fastest' Electric Car Comes from China
A Chinese company, NextEV, has developed the fastest electric car in the world, the EP9, which can reach speeds of 313 km/h and has a…
Head of Women's Basij: Judiciary Should Confront Gender Equality Advocates
Minou Aslani, head of the Women's Basij, criticized Iran's commitment to gender equality as contrary to women's interests and called for judicial action against advocates…
U.S. Defense Secretary: It is Necessary to Remain in Iraq After the Liberation of Mosul
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter emphasizes the need for U.S. military presence in Iraq post-Mosul liberation to combat ISIS threats. With Donald Trump set to…
Discovery of Stolen Historical Artifacts from Palmyra, Libya, and Yemen in Switzerland
Swiss authorities have seized stolen historical artifacts from Palmyra, Libya, and Yemen, which were smuggled into Switzerland via Qatar before the Syrian civil war. The…
Window: Criticism of the Persecution of Christian Converts and Sentencing of Ahmad Montazeri to Prison
Nineteen human rights organizations have condemned the Iranian government's persecution of Christian converts, highlighting a significant increase in repression over the summer. Ahmad Montazeri has…
How I Joined ISIS
Walid Ismail, a 20-year-old former bakery worker, surrendered to Kurdish forces after being captured by ISIS. He describes how the Islamic State recruited fighters through…
Half a Million People in Mosul Facing Drinking Water Shortage
The UN reports that half a million civilians in Mosul are facing a severe drinking water shortage due to ongoing battles with Islamic State militants.…