May 2018
WHO Warns of Urban Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The WHO has raised the alert level for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 'high' after confirming a death in the urban…
Putin in Meeting with Assad: Foreign Military Forces Will Leave Syria with the Start of Political Process
Vladimir Putin and Bashar Assad discussed the potential for a political process in Syria that could lead to the withdrawal of foreign military forces. This…
Continued Lead of Muqtada al-Sadr's Supported List in Iraqi Elections
Initial results from Iraq's parliamentary elections show Muqtada al-Sadr's supported list in the lead, followed by Hadi al-Amiri's list. Despite low voter turnout, al-Abadi remains…
Counting of Iraqi Election Votes Continues: Muqtada al-Sadr's List Leads
The counting of votes in Iraq's parliamentary elections shows that Muqtada al-Sadr's list is leading, followed by the Iranian-backed militia list. This election is significant…
Evacuation of Rebels from 'Last Besieged Area' in Syria Begins
The evacuation of rebels and their families from Rastan, the last besieged area in central Syria, has begun following negotiations with Russian forces. This move…
Hundreds of Protesters Arrested in Various Cities of Russia During Anti-Putin Demonstrations
Protests against Vladimir Putin's upcoming inauguration have erupted across Russia, led by supporters of Alexei Navalny, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The demonstrations, occurring in…
Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to ISIS Attack Planning Group in Russia
The FSB has arrested five suspects in Yaroslavl, Russia, linked to an ISIS attack planning group, seizing weapons and explosives. This comes as Russia ramps…
Opposition Leader in Armenia Calls for Halt to Protests on Thursday
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, has called for a pause in protests to negotiate for the prime minister position after widespread civil disobedience…
Nationwide Protests and Strikes in Armenia; Main Roads Blocked
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, has called for nationwide protests and strikes after failing to secure enough votes to become Prime Minister. The…