August 2018
Turkey Reduces Oil and Gas Imports from Iran
Turkey has significantly reduced its oil and gas imports from Iran ahead of a trilateral meeting involving Turkish President Erdogan, Russian President Putin, and Iranian…
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Releases New Audio Message
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has released a new audio message urging ISIS members to continue attacks despite setbacks. He criticizes rebels for surrendering to Syrian forces…
UN: 30,000 ISIS Forces Remain in Iraq and Syria
The UN estimates that up to 30,000 ISIS members are still active in Iraq and Syria, despite military efforts to combat them. This report highlights…
Syrian Rebels Form 'National Army' with Turkish Support
Syrian rebels are forming a 'National Army' with support from Turkey, aiming to consolidate their forces amid ongoing conflict. Colonel Haytham Afisi leads this initiative,…
Explosion in Rebel-Controlled Area of Syria Leaves Dozens Dead
An explosion in Idlib province, Syria, has killed at least 39 people, including women and children, with the cause still unknown. The area is controlled…
Turkey's Currency Collapse; Erdogan Urges Citizens to Convert Gold, Euros, and Dollars to Lira
Turkey's lira has sharply declined following U.S. tariff increases, prompting President Erdogan to call for citizens to convert foreign currency into lira. The economic crisis…
The United States and New Applications for Military Drones
The U.S. Army is enhancing its capabilities by acquiring 'Coyote' drones from Raytheon to counter enemy drones on the battlefield. This move is in response…