February 2015
US: Iraqi Army and Kurds to Begin Mosul Liberation Operations in Spring
The US military expects the Iraqi army and Kurdish Peshmerga to launch a major operation to liberate Mosul from the Islamic State in April or…
Military Balance of Countries in 2015
The International Institute for Strategic Studies released its 2015 military balance report, highlighting shifts in global military expenditures and the impact of geopolitical crises on…
Denial of 'Suspected Ebola Patient' Visiting Hospital in Tehran
The Iranian health authorities have denied reports of a suspected Ebola patient visiting a hospital in Tehran, emphasizing that no such cases have been confirmed.…
The United States, China, and Saudi Arabia; The Highest Military Expenditures in the World
The International Institute for Strategic Studies released a report showing a 1.7% increase in global military spending in 2014 after three years of decline. The…
A 'Suspected Ebola Patient' Visits Tajrish Hospital in Tehran
A 25-year-old man suspected of having Ebola visited Shahid Tajrish Hospital in Tehran, but health officials have stated that his infection has not been confirmed.…
Gulf Cooperation Council Calls for UN Military Intervention in Yemen
The Gulf Cooperation Council has called for UN military intervention in Yemen due to the escalating conflict and Houthi control of the capital, Sana'a. This…
Saudi Arabia and Western Countries Evacuate Their Embassies in Sanaa
Saudi Arabia and several Western countries have evacuated their embassies in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, due to the Houthi rebels' takeover and escalating violence. This reflects…
Jordan's King: We Will Respond Strongly to ISIS Actions
King Abdullah II of Jordan vowed a strong response to the Islamic State's execution of pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh, emphasizing that his blood will not be…
Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Jannati's 'Offensive' Remarks
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iranian official Ahmad Jannati's remarks about the death of Saudi King Abdullah, calling them offensive. Jannati suggested that Abdullah's death…
Construction of Residential Homes Using 3D Printers
Chinese company WinSun has unveiled the largest 3D-printed building, utilizing a mixture of cement and recycled materials to significantly reduce construction costs. The company plans…
Egypt Releases Australian Al Jazeera Journalist Peter Greste
Peter Greste, an Australian journalist for Al Jazeera, has been released from an Egyptian prison after over a year. His release was ordered by President…