April 2015
Dozens Arrested in Saudi Arabia on Suspicion of Plotting Series of Attacks
Saudi Arabia has arrested 93 individuals, including members of the Islamic State, suspected of plotting attacks on the U.S. Embassy and other targets. The arrests…
Syrian Defense Minister Visits Iran for Talks on 'Counter-Terrorism'
The Syrian Defense Minister visited Iran to discuss military cooperation against terrorism amid escalating militia attacks on the Syrian army. This visit reflects the ongoing…
"Dozens of Civilians" Killed in Syrian Army Airstrike on Market
At least 40 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a Syrian army airstrike on a market in Darkush, near the Turkish border. This…
Israeli Air Force Strikes Again in Syrian Territory
Israeli Air Force jets attacked a weapons depot in the Qalamoun region of Syria, reportedly targeting arms intended for Hezbollah. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
French Police Arrest Armed Attacker Before Church Assault
French police arrested a 24-year-old Algerian man suspected of planning an armed attack on a church after he accidentally shot himself during a car theft.…
The Guardian: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is 'severely injured'
The Guardian reports that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS, has been severely injured in an airstrike in Iraq but is still alive. His…
Islamic State Video Shows Beheading and Killing of 30 Ethiopian Christians
The Ethiopian government condemned a video released by ISIS showing the beheading of 30 Ethiopian Christians captured in Libya. The video highlights the ongoing violence…
Nine Killed in Syrian Army Airstrike on School in Aleppo
A Syrian army airstrike on a school in Aleppo killed at least nine people, including children, amid ongoing violence in the region. The Free Syrian…
Pope Francis Describes Armenian Massacre as 'First Genocide of the 20th Century'
Pope Francis has labeled the Armenian massacre as the 'first genocide of the 20th century' ahead of its centenary, emphasizing the need to honor its…
UN Security Council Calls for Aid to Syrian 'Yarmouk' Camp
The UN Security Council has called for urgent humanitarian aid to the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria, which has been partially occupied by the Islamic…
Clashes Between ISIS and Rival Groups for Control of Palestinian Camp Near Damascus
ISIS has captured most of the Yarmouk Palestinian camp near Damascus, clashing with rival Islamist groups. This marks a significant territorial gain for ISIS close…
Review of Human Rights Violations Report in Tikrit by Iraqi Army Forces
Amnesty International is investigating reports of human rights violations by Iraqi forces during the recapture of Tikrit from ISIS. Concerns include mass arrests, disappearances, and…
A New Nowruz for the Kurds of Turkey
Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, has proposed a new roadmap for peace between the Kurds of Turkey and the ruling AKP party,…
Islamic State Captures Yarmouk Camp Near Damascus
ISIS has captured significant parts of the Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus, marking a notable advance towards the Syrian capital. This development raises concerns about…