August 2016
Putin's Efforts to Revive Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue
Russian President Vladimir Putin is working to arrange a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, with Egypt also involved…
Suicide Attack on Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Leaves One Dead
A suicide bombing at the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan resulted in one death and three injuries, with speculation that Uyghur militants may be responsible. The…
Russia Sends Olympic Medalists to Visit Military Base in Syria
A group of Russian Olympic athletes, including medalists, visited the Hmeimim airbase in Syria to support Russian soldiers and engage in tree planting. This visit…
USA: Conflict between Turkey and Kurds in Northern Syria is Unacceptable
The U.S. condemned the recent clashes between Turkish forces and Kurdish militias in northern Syria, urging all parties to focus on combating ISIS. Turkey has…
Kerry: Some Details of the New Ceasefire Plan in Syria Need to Be Clarified
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the re-establishment of a ceasefire in Syria, identifying a clear path forward…
Putin Calls Ban on Paralympic Participation 'Unethical and Inhumane'
Vladimir Putin condemned the ban on Russian athletes from the Paralympics as unethical and announced plans to hold similar competitions in Russia. This situation highlights…
Erdogan: Syrian Rebels Supported by Ankara Have Taken Control of Jarablus from ISIS
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken Jarablus from ISIS. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish leaders, who accuse…
Defense Minister's Letter to Larijani: There Was a Misunderstanding, My Statements Did Not Undermine the Dignity and Position of the Parliament
Iran's Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan clarified in a letter to Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani that his earlier comments regarding Russian aircraft operations from an Iranian…
Complete Capture of Hasakah by Syrian Kurds; Army and People's Defense Units Ceasefire
Syrian Kurdish forces have taken almost complete control of Hasakah after intense fighting with the Syrian army, leading to a ceasefire mediated by Russia. This…
Manbij Military Council Reports Turkish Attacks on Their Positions
The Manbij Military Council reports ongoing Turkish shelling of their positions, interpreting it as support for ISIS. This follows recent clashes with ISIS forces in…
Rio 2016 Ends; Iran Finishes 25th with Eight Medals
Iran finished the Rio 2016 Olympics in 25th place with eight medals, including a historic bronze by female taekwondo athlete Kimia Alizadeh. This performance marks…
Approval of Ankara-Tel Aviv Reconciliation in Turkish Parliament 'On the Eve of Erdogan's Visit to Tehran'
Turkey's parliament has approved a reconciliation bill with Israel, including financial compensation for victims of a past incident involving the Mavi Marmara ship. This move…
Nojeh; A 'Strategic' Green Light to Foreign Boots
The Iranian government has allowed Russian military aircraft to operate from its territory for the first time since World War II, marking a significant shift…
The Image of Five-Year-Old Omran Forced Russia to Deny: We Do Not Target Residential Areas
The image of five-year-old Omran, injured in Aleppo, has prompted Russia to deny involvement in the airstrikes that caused his injuries. Russian officials claim the…
UN Welcomes Russia's Position on Accepting 48-Hour Ceasefire in Aleppo
Russia has announced support for a 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo to facilitate humanitarian aid, which has been welcomed by UN envoy Stefan de Mistura. The…
UN Warns of Unprecedented Humanitarian Disaster in Aleppo
The UN warns of a severe humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, urging a ceasefire between Russia and the US. Heavy fighting has led to civilian casualties…
Shamkhani Confirms Deployment of Russian Bombers in Hamadan
Ali Shamkhani confirmed the deployment of Russian bombers in Hamadan, Iran, for operations in Syria against Assad's opponents. This strategic cooperation raises concerns about Iran's…
At least 10 children killed in airstrike on school in Yemen
An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on a school in Yemen killed at least 10 children and injured 28 others, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis…
Iran's Second Gold Medal at Rio Olympics Goes to Sohrab Moradi
Sohrab Moradi won Iran's second gold medal at the Rio Olympics in the 94 kg weightlifting category, elevating Iran's position in the medal rankings. Ali…
Strong Criticism from Clinton and Democrats on Trump's Remarks about 'Founding ISIS'
Donald Trump accused Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton of founding ISIS, prompting strong backlash from Clinton and the Democratic Party, who called for an apology.…
Turkish Political-Security Delegation to Negotiate on Syria in Russia
A Turkish delegation is set to meet in Russia to discuss solutions to the Syrian crisis, following talks between Erdoğan and Putin. The discussions aim…
Erdogan: Gulen Supporters Targeted Turkey-Russia Relations
Turkish President Erdogan accused Gulen supporters of undermining Turkey-Russia relations during a speech in St. Petersburg. He highlighted the negative impact of the downing of…
UN: Two Million People in Aleppo Lack Access to Drinking Water and Electricity
The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire in Aleppo as two million residents lack access to drinking water and electricity, with children at high…
Renewal of Moscow-Ankara Relations Following Erdogan-Putin Meeting in St. Petersburg
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, marking Erdogan's first foreign trip after a failed coup attempt. The…
Rouhani Meets Aliyev and Putin in Baku
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is visiting Azerbaijan for two days, where he is set to meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir…
Pro-Hadi Forces Launch Air-Supported Attacks in Eastern Sana'a
Pro-Hadi forces have launched new attacks in eastern Sana'a with air support from the Saudi-led coalition, aiming to regain control of the strategically important Nihm…
Egyptian Army Takes Out Leader of ISIS's Egyptian Branch
The Egyptian army has killed Abu Dua al-Ansari, the leader of ISIS's Egyptian branch, during a successful air operation in Al-Arish. This operation also resulted…
271 Russian Athletes Granted Permission to Compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics
271 Russian athletes have received permission to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics, despite previous accusations of state-sponsored doping. This decision is seen as a…
Trump: Our Campaign is United
Donald Trump continues to face criticism from both Republican leaders and supporters regarding his remarks about the family of a fallen Muslim soldier. Despite this,…
Syrian Opponents: Assad's Government Used Chemical Gas in Attack on City
Syrian opposition groups accuse the Assad government of using chemical weapons in an attack on Saraqib, resulting in multiple casualties. The situation highlights the ongoing…
Six Police Officers Killed in Explosion in Southeast Turkey
A car bomb explosion in Bingöl, Turkey, killed six police officers and injured four others. The PKK is suspected of being behind the attack, although…
McCain: Trump's Remarks About the Khan Family Do Not Reflect Republican Views
Senator John McCain criticized Donald Trump's remarks about the Khan family, asserting they do not represent Republican values. The ongoing conflict stems from Trump's comments…