February 2017
Turkey Lifts Headscarf Ban in Military
Turkey has officially lifted the ban on headscarves in its military, allowing women to wear them under specific conditions. This change reflects the ongoing shift…
90 Percent of Imported Food Products in Iran Are Genetically Modified
The head of the Iranian Genetics Association revealed that 90% of imported food products in Iran are genetically modified, raising concerns about food safety and…
Turkish Prime Minister: A New Era of Relations with the New U.S. Government Has Begun
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced a new phase in U.S.-Turkey relations following a meeting with Vice President Mike Pence. The Turkish army plans to…
Determination of Khuzestan Representatives to Question the President and Impeach the Minister of Energy
Khuzestan representatives are pushing to question the President and impeach the Minister of Energy due to dissatisfaction with the government's handling of environmental issues, particularly…
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Increased NATO Defense Budget Contributions
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis urged NATO members to increase their defense budgets or face adjustments in U.S. commitments to the alliance. This call reflects…
British Defense Minister Expresses Hope for Raqqa Operations to Begin After Its Siege by Spring
The British Defense Minister hopes for the completion of the siege of Raqqa by spring, leading to liberation operations against ISIS. This involves Western-backed rebels…
Three Turkish Soldiers Killed in Russian Airstrike in Syria
Three Turkish soldiers were killed in a Russian airstrike during an operation against the Islamic State in Syria. The incident highlights the lack of coordination…
Abbas: New Law on Israeli Settlements is an Attack on Palestinians
Mahmoud Abbas condemned a new Israeli law that legalizes settlements on Palestinian land, calling it an attack on Palestinians. The law has sparked international criticism…
Trump and Erdogan's Phone Conversation; Emphasis on Combating All Forms of Terrorism
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan had their first phone conversation since Trump's presidency, focusing on mutual support against terrorism. The call was described as…
Assad: Trump's Priority in Fighting ISIS is Encouraging
Bashar Assad expressed optimism about Donald Trump's priority to combat ISIS, noting that Syria has long sought the same focus. Trump has ordered military agencies…
Turkish Police Arrest 450 Suspected of Ties to ISIS
Turkish police conducted a major anti-terror operation, arresting over 450 individuals suspected of ties to ISIS, following a deadly nightclub attack in Istanbul. The majority…