January 2016
UN: Syrian Government Ignored Major Humanitarian Aid Requests
The UN has reported that the Syrian government ignored the majority of humanitarian aid requests in 2015, leaving millions in need. Only a small fraction…
Kremlin Officially Accuses Obama Administration of Slander
The Kremlin has officially accused the U.S. of slander after an American official labeled Putin as corrupt. This accusation comes amid already strained relations between…
Jaber Ansari: We Will Help Find the Abducted Americans If Relevant Channels Approve
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed that Iran could assist in locating three Americans abducted in Iraq if relevant channels approve. U.S. Secretary of State John…
Gunfire Exchange at Jordan-Syria Border; Increased Security Concerns in Jordan
Jordanian forces engaged in gunfire with a group of smugglers from Syria, resulting in the death of 12 individuals. This incident reflects Jordan's heightened security…
A Student in Canada Kills Four People
A student in La Loche, Canada, killed four people, including two brothers and a teacher, and injured several others in a school shooting. The assailant…
Kerry: I Discussed the Fate of Three Americans in Iraq with Zarif
John Kerry discussed the disappearance of three Americans in Iraq with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during the World Economic Forum. Iraqi officials are…
Unemployment Rate in Iran Reached 10.7% in Fall 2015
The unemployment rate in Iran fell slightly to 10.7% in fall 2015, but increased compared to the previous year. Over 2.6 million people are unemployed,…
City Under Siege by Assad's Army; Price of Milk for Children is $313!
The city of Madaya is suffering from extreme famine due to a siege by Assad's forces and Hezbollah, with reports of deaths from starvation and…
Obama Praises the Power of 'Smart Diplomacy' Towards Iran
Barack Obama praised the implementation of the nuclear agreement with Iran and the prisoner exchange, highlighting the effectiveness of 'smart diplomacy' in addressing these issues.…
Houthis Release Two Saudi Nationals in Their Custody
Two Saudi religious teachers held by the Houthis in Yemen for over nine months have been released and returned to Saudi Arabia. Their release coincides…
Ban Ki-moon: Starving the People in Syria is a War Crime
Ban Ki-moon has condemned the Syrian government's actions leading to famine as war crimes, emphasizing the need for urgent humanitarian aid. Western nations are pushing…
Bomb Explosion in Libya Kills at Least 60 Police Officers
A bomb explosion in Zliten, Libya, killed at least 60 police officers and injured 200 others. The Islamic State group is suspected of being behind…
Zidane at Real Madrid
Florentino Perez announced the dismissal of Rafael Benitez as Real Madrid's coach, appointing Zinedine Zidane in his place. Zidane, a legendary player with numerous accolades,…