May 2015
Turkey's Game with the 'Islamic State' Card
The article discusses allegations that Turkey is lax in controlling jihadist travelers heading to Syria to join ISIS, with opposition figures claiming Erdoğan's government supports…
‘Cumhuriyet’ Publishes Documents of Arms Shipment from Turkey to Syrian Militants
The Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet published documents revealing arms shipments from Turkey to Syrian militants, leading to an investigation against its editor, Can Dündar. The revelations…
Leader of Al-Qaeda Branch in Syria: Our Aim is to Conquer Damascus
Abu Muhammad al-Julani, leader of Jabhat al-Nusra, declared the group's ongoing focus on capturing Damascus and overthrowing Bashar al-Assad's regime in a recent interview. He…
The Rare Bird 'Northern Bald Ibis' is Not Safe from ISIS
The rare Northern Bald Ibis faces extinction as ISIS captures Palmyra, raising concerns for both the bird and local civilians. The disappearance of the female…
End of Discrimination Against Afghan Children Residing in Iran?
The Iranian government has made recent decisions to eliminate tuition fees for Afghan migrant children in public schools, signaling a potential shift in policy towards…
Counteroffensive by Shia Militias and Iraqi Army to Retake Ramadi
Shia militias and the Iraqi army have launched a counteroffensive to retake Ramadi from ISIS, which has recently intensified its attacks and captured key areas.…
UN Security Council's 'Deep Concern' Over Civilian Situation in Palmyra
The UN Security Council has expressed deep concern for thousands of civilians trapped in Palmyra, Syria, now under the control of the Islamic State. The…
Islamic State Group Has Captured 'Half of Syrian Territory'
The Islamic State group has captured Palmyra, controlling half of Syrian territory and displacing over 100,000 refugees. This situation highlights the ongoing instability in Syria…
Islamic State Group Takes Control of Palmyra, Syria
The Islamic State group has captured the historic city of Palmyra in Syria following the retreat of government forces, raising concerns about the destruction of…
Canada Arrests 10 Young People on Suspicion of Attempting to Join ISIS
Canadian police arrested 10 young individuals at Montreal airport on suspicion of trying to join ISIS. The arrests reflect ongoing concerns about radicalization and the…
House-to-House Search by Islamic State Militants in Ramadi
Islamic State militants have captured Ramadi and are conducting house-to-house searches for Iraqi forces, resulting in significant casualties. The U.S. is assisting Iraq in efforts…
US: We Will Help Iraq Retake Ramadi
The U.S. is assisting Iraq in efforts to retake Ramadi from ISIS, emphasizing that Iraqi forces must take responsibility for their own defense. While airstrikes…
Hassan Nasrallah Announces Hezbollah's 'Victory' in Area of Syria
Hassan Nasrallah announced Hezbollah's military success in driving Sunni armed groups from a strategic area in Syria, reporting casualties among his forces and the Syrian…
White House: One of ISIS Leaders Killed in U.S. Operations in Syria
U.S. special forces killed Abu Sayyaf, a senior ISIS leader, in an operation in eastern Syria, while capturing his wife. The operation was ordered by…
Obama: We Stand with Our Gulf Allies Against Foreign Attacks
President Obama reaffirmed U.S. support for Gulf allies against foreign threats during a meeting at Camp David, emphasizing that security cooperation is not aimed at…
The U.S. is investigating the report of '52 Syrian civilians killed in airstrikes'
The U.S. military is investigating a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claiming that airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition killed 52 civilians, including…
Islamic State Has Killed 300 Yazidi Captives
Yazidi activists report that the Islamic State has executed 300 Yazidi captives in northern Iraq, raising concerns about the ongoing persecution of this minority. The…