August 2015
The Contract for Establishing the First Nuclear Fuel Bank in Kazakhstan Signed
Kazakhstan has signed a contract to establish the world's first nuclear fuel bank, which will likely store some of Iran's low-enriched uranium. This initiative aims…
Efforts to Control the Surge of Illegal Migrants at the Hungary-Serbia Border
Hungary is ramping up its border security in response to a significant influx of illegal migrants, primarily from Syria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as they attempt…
Relative Calm Prevails in Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets showed signs of recovery after a significant drop due to concerns over China's economic situation. The People's Bank of China cut interest…
Sharp Decline in Chinese Stock Market; Decrease in Dollar Value
The Chinese stock market has experienced an unprecedented drop of 9%, raising concerns about Beijing's ability to manage economic issues. This decline has also affected…
Dozens of Civilians Killed in Syrian Army Attacks Near Damascus
A recent airstrike by the Syrian army near Damascus resulted in the deaths of at least 34 civilians, including 12 children, amid ongoing clashes with…
Islamic State Takes Dozens of Captured Syrian Christians to Raqqa
The Islamic State has destroyed a Christian monastery in Homs, Syria, and taken dozens of captured Christians to Raqqa. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights…
Greek Prime Minister Calls for Early Elections Following Resignation
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has resigned and called for early elections after losing parliamentary support following the acceptance of a controversial financial bailout. The…
Conflicting Reports on the Possible Identity of the Suspect in the Thailand Bombing
Thai police are searching for a suspect resembling Middle Eastern individuals in connection with a deadly bombing at a Hindu temple in Bangkok that killed…
US FDA Approves First 'Viagra for Women'
The FDA has approved 'Addyi', the first drug aimed at increasing sexual desire in women, similar to Viagra for men. This approval comes after previous…
Davutoğlu Officially Withdraws from Efforts to Form Coalition Government in Turkey
Ahmet Davutoğlu has officially withdrawn from attempts to form a coalition government in Turkey after failing to secure support from opposition parties. This unprecedented failure…
An Indonesian passenger plane with 54 occupants has crashed
An Indonesian passenger plane with 54 people on board crashed in Papua after losing contact with air traffic control. The wreckage was found later that…
Lebanon Arrests Fugitive Radical Cleric
Ahmad al-Assir, a radical Sunni cleric wanted for leading a deadly attack on the Lebanese army, was arrested at Beirut airport while attempting to flee…
Advance of Yemeni Government Support Forces Continues
Yemeni government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, continue to advance against the Houthis, recently taking control of a fifth province. The conflict remains deeply…
Death Toll from Tianjin, China Explosions Rises to 85
Explosions in Tianjin, China have resulted in 85 deaths and over 700 injuries, prompting evacuations due to fears of toxic chemical exposure. The Chinese government…
US: Iran's Nuclear Deal Will Lower Next Year's Oil Prices
The US Energy Information Administration reports that Iran's nuclear deal will lower oil prices next year to $59 per barrel, down from a previous estimate…
John Kerry Attends Historic Opening Ceremony of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba
John Kerry attended the reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, marking the first time the American flag has flown there in 54 years. This…
At least 44 dead and hundreds injured in two massive explosions in China
Two massive explosions in Tianjin, China, resulted in at least 44 deaths and hundreds of injuries, with many individuals still unaccounted for. The explosions are…
South Korea: North Korean Deputy Prime Minister Executed
The South Korean news agency reported that Choe Yong Un, the Deputy Prime Minister of North Korea, was executed in June for opposing Kim Jong…
State of Emergency Declared in Ferguson, USA Following Heavy Shootings
A state of emergency was declared in Ferguson, USA, following shootings during the anniversary of Michael Brown's death. The incident involved police responding to gunfire…
Advancement of Syrian Rebels Towards the Mediterranean Coast
Syrian rebels, including extremist groups, have advanced towards the Mediterranean coast by retaking strategic villages from Assad's forces. This escalation follows a series of counterattacks…
Extensive Reforms in Iraq with the Abolition of Certain Positions and Reduction of Security Personnel
The Iraqi government has approved extensive reforms proposed by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, including the abolition of certain government positions and a reduction in security…
Obama's Plan to Close Guantanamo Intensifies
The U.S. government is intensifying efforts to close Guantanamo by negotiating with over 10 countries to accept prisoners. President Obama aims to close the facility…
Wave of Attacks in Kabul Leaves at Least 42 Dead
A series of attacks in Kabul, including a truck bomb and a suicide bombing at a police academy, resulted in at least 42 deaths and…
Explosion in Eastern Iraq Disrupts Electricity Transfer from Iran
A bomb explosion in eastern Iraq has disrupted electricity transfer from Iran, worsening the country's ongoing electricity shortages amid a heat wave. Iraqi officials blame…
Israeli President: Netanyahu's Opposition to Iran Deal Has Isolated Us
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's strong opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, claiming it has isolated Israel internationally. Rivlin expressed concern over…
Malaysian Prime Minister: The Found Piece Belongs to MH370 Aircraft
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak confirmed that a piece of debris found on Reunion Island has been identified as belonging to the missing MH370 aircraft,…
Airbus's New Plan: 'Flight from London to New York in One Hour'
Airbus has developed a new supersonic passenger aircraft capable of flying from London to New York in one hour and from Paris to Tokyo in…
Possible 9% Decrease in Russia's Gross National Product Due to Sanctions
The IMF predicts that Western sanctions against Russia could lead to a 9% decrease in its GDP, with initial impacts already causing a 1-1.5% decline.…
Mullah Omar's Family: We Have Not Pledged Allegiance to the New Taliban Leader
The family of Mullah Omar, the late Taliban leader, has stated they have not pledged allegiance to the newly appointed leader, Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, and…