April 2015
Dozens Arrested in Saudi Arabia on Suspicion of Plotting Series of Attacks
Saudi Arabia has arrested 93 individuals, including members of the Islamic State, suspected of plotting attacks on the U.S. Embassy and other targets. The arrests…
Aziz Asli, Former Goalkeeper of Iran's Football Team, Passes Away
Aziz Asli, a prominent former goalkeeper for Iran's national football team and Persepolis Club, passed away at the age of 79 in Germany after a…
Former CIA Chief Fined
General David Petraeus, former CIA chief, has been fined $100,000 and placed under supervision for two years for mishandling classified information. His actions have drawn…
French Police Arrest Armed Attacker Before Church Assault
French police arrested a 24-year-old Algerian man suspected of planning an armed attack on a church after he accidentally shot himself during a car theft.…
The Guardian: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is 'severely injured'
The Guardian reports that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS, has been severely injured in an airstrike in Iraq but is still alive. His…
Mohammad Morsi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Egypt
Mohammad Morsi, the former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the killing of protesters in 2012.…
Afghan President's Visit to Tehran; Beginning of a 'New Chapter' in Relations Between Two Neighbors
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani visited Tehran, resulting in agreements on economic and security cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and addressing drug trafficking. The visit highlights…
Islamic State Video Shows Beheading and Killing of 30 Ethiopian Christians
The Ethiopian government condemned a video released by ISIS showing the beheading of 30 Ethiopian Christians captured in Libya. The video highlights the ongoing violence…
Coalition: Baiji Refinery Cleared of ISIS Forces
The coalition led by the U.S. claims that Iraqi forces have cleared the Baiji refinery of ISIS militants, which is crucial for Iraq's fuel production.…
Explosion Near US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq Leaves Three Dead
A car bomb exploded near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq, killing at least three people and injuring 14. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for…
Advancement of the Islamic State Group in Anbar Province and the Baiji Oil Refinery in Iraq
The Islamic State group has made significant territorial gains in Anbar province, capturing three villages and parts of the Baiji oil refinery, prompting concerns over…
Ministry of Culture Spokesman: Restrictions Imposed on Shajarian's Concerts
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has stated that singer Mohammad-Reza Shajarian faces legal restrictions on his concerts, imposed by unnamed entities outside the ministry. This…
Four Blackwater Security Officers Sentenced to Prison in Iraq
A U.S. federal judge sentenced a Blackwater security officer to life in prison for his involvement in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, where…
Trial of Australian Man Accused of 145 Cases of Child Sexual Abuse
An Australian man is on trial for 145 counts of sexual abuse against at least 26 children, including charges of rape and child pornography. The…
Continued 'Attacks' on Foreign Embassies in Libya
Recent attacks on foreign embassies in Libya highlight the ongoing instability in the country, with a bomb exploding near the inactive Moroccan embassy and an…
Amnesty International's Renewed Request to Iran to Cancel Population Growth Plans
Amnesty International has urged Iran to cancel its population growth plans that restrict reproductive rights and promote reconciliation over divorce. The organization argues that these…
UN Security Council Calls for Aid to Syrian 'Yarmouk' Camp
The UN Security Council has called for urgent humanitarian aid to the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria, which has been partially occupied by the Islamic…
Reports of Looting in Tikrit; Shiite Militias Withdraw from the City
Reports have emerged of looting and violence in Tikrit as Iranian-backed Shiite militias withdraw from the city after reclaiming it from ISIS. Local officials claim…
Iraqi Prime Minister in Tikrit: The Government is Determined to Liberate the Entire Country
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has vowed to liberate all of Iraq from the 'Islamic State' after government forces entered Tikrit. Despite this, security remains…
Islamic State Captures Yarmouk Camp Near Damascus
ISIS has captured significant parts of the Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus, marking a notable advance towards the Syrian capital. This development raises concerns about…