May 2016
Two Labor Organizations Protest the Sentencing of 17 Workers to Flogging
Two labor organizations in Iran condemned the flogging sentences of 17 workers from the Agh Dareh gold mine, citing judicial interference in labor issues. This…
Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Fallujah and Severe Shortages of Water and Food
The humanitarian crisis in Fallujah is worsening due to intensified attacks by Iraqi forces against ISIS, trapping nearly fifty thousand civilians without access to basic…
Erdogan: Muslim families should not use contraception
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Muslim families to avoid contraception and have more children, claiming that population control is a betrayal. His comments…
Iraqi Forces Enter Fallujah
The Iraqi army has launched an operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS militants, with significant military support and reports of civilian casualties in Baghdad. The…
Abadi Calls for Delay of Protests Until After the Liberation of Fallujah
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for a postponement of protests in Baghdad until the completion of the Fallujah liberation operation from ISIS control.…
Syrian Militias Begin Operations with US Support Around Raqqa
Syrian militias, supported by US airstrikes, have initiated operations against ISIS near Raqqa, but progress has slowed. The Syrian Democratic Forces, primarily composed of Kurdish…
Iran's Interior Ministry Addresses the Issue of 'White Marriage'
The Iranian Interior Ministry has formed a committee to address the growing issue of 'white marriage,' which involves cohabitation without formal marriage. This trend is…
At least 145 killed in attacks on Assad-controlled areas
On Monday, multiple explosions in Tartus and Jableh, Syria, resulted in at least 145 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. These attacks highlight the ongoing violence…
Egyptian Submarine Searching for Black Box of Flight 804
Egypt has deployed a submarine to search for the black box of an EgyptAir flight that crashed last week, killing all 66 passengers. The cause…
Senior US General Undertakes Secret Visit to Syria
General Joseph Votel of the US military made a secret visit to Syria to assess the situation and meet with American advisors and local opposition…
Smoke Detection Alert in Egyptian Airplane Cabin Before Crash
An Egyptian Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after departing from Paris, with smoke detection alerts activated moments before the incident. The Egyptian…
Dozens Injured in Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr's Demonstration in Baghdad's Green Zone
Hundreds of supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Green Zone, leading to dozens of injuries and at least one reported…
Egyptian Army Finds Pieces of Egyptian Plane Wreckage
The Egyptian army has discovered wreckage and belongings from EgyptAir flight 804, which disappeared from radar while traveling from Paris to Cairo and was later…
Investigation of Main Suspect in Paris Attacks Begins
Investigations into Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the Paris attacks, have begun, raising questions about the significance of his potential cooperation. Abdeslam, who was…
EgyptAir: Found Parts Do Not Belong to Flight 804
EgyptAir's deputy director has confirmed that parts found in the Mediterranean do not belong to the missing flight MS 804, which disappeared with 66 people…
Advancement of Syrian Government Forces Around Damascus
Syrian government forces, supported by Hezbollah, have captured significant areas in the Ghouta region near Damascus following clashes among opposition groups. This advancement is a…
Egyptian Plane Has Crashed in the Mediterranean Sea
An Egyptian airline plane has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near Greece while traveling from Paris to Cairo, with 66 people on board. Both Egypt…
Belgian Police Found a 'Will' from Key Suspect of Paris Attacks
Belgian police discovered a letter from Mohamed Abrini, a key suspect in the Paris and Brussels attacks, expressing his desire for martyrdom after his brother's…
A Military Court in Lebanon Sentences 106 People to Death
A military court in Lebanon has sentenced 106 individuals to death for their roles in a 2014 conflict between the Lebanese army and Islamist groups,…
Multiple Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Leave at Least 70 Dead
Multiple suicide attacks in Baghdad have resulted in at least 70 deaths, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility for some of the violence. The attacks…
Fiat's Driverless Cars in Collaboration with Google
Google and Fiat are collaborating to develop driverless cars, focusing on the Chrysler Pacifica model. This partnership aims to commercialize driverless technology, which could significantly…
Do you think a potential agreement between reformists and Ali Larijani's presidency of the Islamic Consultative Assembly could strengthen the alliance between them and the conservative supporters of Hassan Rouhani's government in the tenth parliament?
A poll asks whether a potential agreement between reformists and Ali Larijani could solidify their alliance with conservative supporters of Hassan Rouhani's government. The results…
Arrest of Several Lawyers at a Night Party in Mahmoudabad
Over 15 lawyers were arrested at a night party in Mahmoudabad, Iran, for inappropriate clothing and alcohol consumption. The incident highlights ongoing issues with private…
A Buddhist Monk in Bangladesh Murdered with a Machete
A 75-year-old Buddhist monk was murdered in Bangladesh, highlighting the ongoing violence against religious minorities and secular activists in the country. Although no group has…
General Wolski: ISIS is Just Buying Time in Iraq
General Gary Wolski of the U.S. military reports that ISIS is losing ground in Iraq, with its ability to conduct large-scale attacks significantly diminished. This…
Islamic State Group Begins Advance Towards Ancient City of Palmyra
The Islamic State group has begun an advance towards Palmyra, threatening the city recently captured by the Syrian army. They have seized a rocket launch…
Jannati: The Guardian Council Can Disqualify Candidates After Elections
Ahmad Jannati, Secretary of the Guardian Council, asserts that the council can disqualify candidates even after elections, contradicting claims from President Rouhani and MP Ali…
At least 50 killed in a bomb explosion in Baghdad
A car bomb explosion in Baghdad's Shiite-majority Sadr City killed at least 50 people and injured over 60, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack highlights…
One killed in 'Allahu Akbar' attack in East Munich
A knife attack in Grafing, near Munich, resulted in one death and three critical injuries, with the assailant reportedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The attacker, a…
Battle Near Aleppo; Who Attacked the IRGC Forces?
Thirteen IRGC members from Mazandaran were killed in clashes with militant groups in Khan Tuman near Aleppo, despite a ceasefire in the region. The incident…
Saudi Arabia: Four Members of the Islamic State Group Killed in the Mecca Suburbs
Saudi security forces killed four members of the Islamic State group in two separate operations near Mecca. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Saudi…
Israel Attacks 9 Positions in Gaza
Israeli fighter jets attacked multiple Hamas positions in Gaza in response to ongoing militant attacks. This escalation follows a period of relative calm since the…
Iran Calls for Inclusion of Two Syrian Groups in UN Terrorist List
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has urged Russia to help include two Syrian militant groups, Ahrar al-Sham and Jaish al-Islam, in the UN's terrorist list, emphasizing…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills 13 Shia Pilgrims
A car bomb in Baghdad killed 13 Shia pilgrims during a religious ceremony, with ISIS claiming responsibility despite Iraqi officials disputing this. The attack comes…
Concessions Granted by Parliament to Clerics
The Iranian parliament has passed a resolution granting religious seminaries and clerics various exemptions and privileges, including land for mosques and workspaces. This move raises…
Janes: Increase in Islamic State Attacks in Response to Pressures
The Islamic State has increased its attacks in Iraq and Syria as it loses territory, resulting in a significant rise in casualties. Analysts suggest that…