August 2015
Two Iraqi Generals Killed in Islamic State Bombing in Anbar Province
Two Iraqi generals were killed in a suicide bombing by ISIS while they were advancing in Anbar province. This attack highlights the ongoing struggle between…
Neft Loses to Al Ahli of the UAE at Azadi Stadium
Naft Tehran lost 1-0 to Al Ahli of the UAE in the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarter-finals. The team faces a challenging…
Dozens of Civilians Killed in Syrian Army Attacks Near Damascus
A recent airstrike by the Syrian army near Damascus resulted in the deaths of at least 34 civilians, including 12 children, amid ongoing clashes with…
North Korean Leader Orders Full Military Readiness at Frontline
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered full military readiness at the frontline amid escalating tensions with South Korea, following artillery exchanges. This situation is…
Islamic State Takes Dozens of Captured Syrian Christians to Raqqa
The Islamic State has destroyed a Christian monastery in Homs, Syria, and taken dozens of captured Christians to Raqqa. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights…
Thai Military Government: A Suspect Identified in Bangkok Explosion
A deadly explosion at a popular Hindu temple in Bangkok has killed 21 people, marking the worst attack in Thailand's history. The military government suspects…
Amnesty International: Evidence of War Crimes by Parties in Yemen
Amnesty International has reported evidence of war crimes in Yemen due to airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition and attacks by the Houthis, resulting in significant…
Over 80 Killed in Syrian Army Attack on Market
A Syrian army airstrike on a market in Douma has killed at least 82 people, mostly civilians, and injured around 200. This incident highlights the…
American Hostage Was 'Sex Slave' of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Before Her Death
ABC News reports that Kayla Mueller, an American hostage, was used as a sex slave by ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before her death. Her…
Advance of Yemeni Government Support Forces Continues
Yemeni government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, continue to advance against the Houthis, recently taking control of a fifth province. The conflict remains deeply…
The U.S. Sends 6 Fighter Jets and 300 Troops to Turkey to Combat ISIS
The U.S. has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and 300 troops to Turkey's Incirlik base to enhance operations against ISIS. This move marks a significant…
Strike of 5,500 Stone Cutting Units in Iran in Protest Against Value Added Tax
5,500 stone cutting units in Iran have gone on strike to protest the enforcement of a value-added tax, which they believe contradicts a prior agreement…
Over 130,000 Hectares Burned in Widespread California Wildfire
A massive wildfire in California has burned over 130,000 hectares, driven by drought and lightning strikes. Approximately 10,000 firefighters are battling 21 active fires, with…
Erdogan's Overt and Covert Goals in Changing Approach Towards the Kurds
Turkey has initiated attacks against the PKK and the Islamic State, prompting Kurdish leaders to respond. Masoud Barzani has requested Turkey to cease airstrikes in…