March 2017
Death of 269 People in Nigeria Due to Meningitis Outbreak
A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in 269 deaths and 1,828 suspected cases. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control is working with international organizations…
Syrian Democratic Forces: We Have Liberated the 'Tabqa' Base from ISIS Control
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have liberated the Tabqa airbase from ISIS control, a strategic location near the Tabqa dam. This victory is significant for advancing…
An American Official Reports Unprecedented Air Operations Around Raqqa
U.S. forces and allied militants have launched an unprecedented air operation around Raqqa to seize a dam controlled by ISIS. Nearly 500 fighters have been…
UN: Syrian Government and Opponents to Participate in Geneva Peace Talks
The Syrian government and opposition groups have confirmed their participation in new peace talks in Geneva, aiming to address key issues such as governance and…
Attack on a Mosque in Syria Leaves at Least 42 Dead
An airstrike on a mosque in northwestern Syria killed at least 42 people during evening prayers, amidst ongoing airstrikes by Russian, Syrian, and U.S. forces…
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Claims Responsibility for Damascus Explosions
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Damascus that killed at least 74 people, primarily Iraqi pilgrims. The group targeted Iran-backed militants,…
News-Making Figure of 1395; Selected by the Audience of Radio Farda
Radio Farda is conducting a poll to select the most newsworthy figure of the year 1395, engaging its audience in the decision-making process. This initiative…
Female Figures on Traffic Lights in Melbourne
Melbourne is trialing female pedestrian figures on traffic lights to promote gender equality. The initiative, supported by a non-profit organization, aims to reduce unconscious bias…
Syrian Kurds Cut Raqqa-Deir ez-Zor Supply Route
U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces have cut the main supply route from Raqqa to Deir ez-Zor in their fight against ISIS, although ISIS still controls parts…
Injured Pilot of Downed Syrian Fighter Found in Turkey
An injured pilot from a Syrian fighter jet that crashed has been found in Turkey and is hospitalized. The incident raises questions about the circumstances…
Kremlin: The Controversy Surrounding the U.S. Attorney General Harms Washington-Moscow Relations
The Kremlin has warned that the controversy surrounding U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' meetings with the Russian ambassador could harm U.S.-Russia relations. Sessions, who has…
Pentagon is Investigating Reports of the Death of Al-Qaeda's Second-in-Command in Airstrike
The Pentagon is investigating reports of the death of Abu Khayr al-Masri, the second-in-command of Al-Qaeda, in a U.S. airstrike in Syria. His death, if…