September 2016
Iraqi Forces Retake Strategic City from ISIS South of Mosul
Iraqi forces have retaken the strategic city of Shirqat from ISIS, marking progress towards the upcoming offensive to reclaim Mosul. The operation has been supported…
Boat Carrying at Least 600 Refugees Sinks Off the Coast of Egypt
A boat carrying at least 600 refugees sank off the coast of Egypt, resulting in 29 confirmed deaths and 150 rescues. Most refugees are from…
380 Killed and 4600 Injured in September Accidents
In September, Iran experienced significant road traffic fatalities, with 380 deaths and 4600 injuries reported in just 21 days. The head of the Road Police…
Warning from the Housing Research Center on Intensifying Land Subsidence in Tehran
Ali Bitollah, head of the Seismology and Risk Assessment Department, warns that land subsidence in Tehran has doubled in the last five years due to…
The Day After Karimov Has Arrived for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan enters a new era following the death of long-time leader Islam Karimov, with uncertainty surrounding the future political landscape and potential for instability. Analysts…