April 2017
Israeli Minister: 300 Palestinian Prisoners Agree to End Hunger Strike
300 Palestinian prisoners have agreed to end their hunger strike after two weeks, although they did not achieve their demands. Over 900 prisoners continue to…
Erdogan Threatens New Attacks Against Kurdish Forces in Syria and Iraq
Turkey's President Erdogan has threatened new military actions against Kurdish forces in Syria and Iraq, urging the U.S. to cease its support for these groups.…
Iraqi Shiite Militias Capture Ancient City of Hatra Near Mosul
Iraqi Shiite militias have claimed to capture the ancient city of Hatra, a UNESCO heritage site, located southwest of Mosul. This city has historical significance…
US Criticism of Turkey's Airstrikes on Kurdish Forces in Iraq and Syria
The US has expressed deep concern over Turkey's airstrikes on Kurdish positions in Iraq and Syria, which resulted in numerous casualties. Turkey claims these groups…
Turkey's Airstrikes on Kurds in Northern Iraq and Syria
Turkey conducted airstrikes against Kurdish forces in northern Iraq and Syria, claiming it aimed to prevent the transfer of militants and weapons into Turkey. The…
Window; Continued Arrests of Journalists, Student Activists, Civil Activists, and Baha'i Citizens
Eight Baha'i citizens were arrested in Iran without clear charges, alongside ongoing detentions of journalists and student activists. Atena Daemi, a civil rights activist, is…
U.S. Army: One of the Aides to the Leader of the Islamic State Group in Syria Killed
A U.S. military operation in Syria resulted in the death of Abdul Rahman Uzbeki, an aide to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was involved…
ISIS's Use of Chemical Bullets to Halt Iraqi Forces Operations
ISIS has reportedly used chemical weapons against Iraqi forces during operations to recapture Mosul, causing injuries to several soldiers. This highlights the ongoing threat posed…
Putin and Erdogan Support Investigation into Chemical Attack in Syria
Erdogan and Putin have expressed support for an investigation into a recent chemical attack in Syria that reportedly killed 87 people. The U.S. blames the…
Trump: Relations Between the U.S. and Russia Will Improve
Donald Trump expressed optimism about improving U.S.-Russia relations following a meeting between Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian officials. This comes amid ongoing investigations…
South Korean Foreign Minister: The U.S. Will Inform Seoul of Any Potential Attack on North Korea
The South Korean Foreign Minister announced that the U.S. will notify Seoul of any potential military actions against North Korea. Concerns are rising in South…
A U.S. Navy Strike Group is Deployed Near the Korean Peninsula
The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is being deployed near North Korea amid rising tensions and military provocations from Pyongyang. This move follows a…
Phone Conversation Between the Foreign Ministers of Russia and the USA on Syrian Developments
The foreign ministers of the USA and Russia discussed the recent American airstrike in Syria, with Russia condemning the action as harmful to global security…
Iraqi State Television Reports 'Number Two of ISIS' Killed
Iraqi state television reports that Iyad al-Jumaili, the second-in-command of ISIS, was killed in an airstrike near the Syrian border. This development is significant as…