March 2016
Bashar al-Assad: I Would Hold Early Elections if the People Wanted It
Bashar al-Assad expressed willingness to hold early elections if desired by the Syrian people, while emphasizing the importance of Russian military presence in Syria. He…
A 'Bomb and Weapon Depot' Found in the Home of a French Islamist Arrested Near Paris
Reza Kriket, a 34-year-old French Islamist, was arrested near Paris with a significant cache of weapons and bombs, and he was reportedly planning an imminent…
Israel Urges Citizens to Leave Turkey Immediately
Israel has issued a warning to its citizens to avoid traveling to Turkey and to leave immediately due to a credible threat from ISIS targeting…
Roots of Opposition to Gender Equality Laws Regarding Women
The article discusses an interview with Laleh Eftekhari, a conservative Iranian parliament member, who argues that gender equality laws are detrimental to women in Iran.…
Belgian Government Calls for Cancellation of Sunday Demonstrations in Support of Victims
The Belgian government has requested the cancellation of a planned demonstration in support of victims of recent bombings to allow police investigations to proceed. Three…
Three Explosions Heard During Extensive Police Operation in Brussels
A police operation in Brussels related to last week's suicide attacks led to three explosions and the disarming of a suspect carrying explosives. The operation…
Turkish Fighters Kill 24 PKK Militants in Airstrikes
Turkish airstrikes killed 24 PKK militants in southeastern Turkey, following previous attacks that resulted in additional casualties. The ongoing conflict between Turkey and the PKK…
Two Brothers Behind Brussels Attacks Were on U.S. Watchlist
Two brothers involved in the Brussels attacks were previously on a U.S. watchlist, raising questions about security failures. The attacks resulted in significant casualties and…
Turkish Fighter Jets Attack PKK Positions in Northern Iraq
The Turkish army conducted airstrikes against PKK positions in northern Iraq, destroying around ten targets. This military action follows President Erdoğan's threats to combat both…
France Warns: Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants in Libya Want to Come to Europe
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has warned that around 800,000 illegal migrants in Libya are seeking to enter Europe, raising concerns about a potential…
Brussels Attacks: Emergency Meeting of EU Ministers
An emergency meeting of EU interior and justice ministers is set to take place in Brussels following the recent suicide bombings that killed over 30…
Erdogan: We Delivered One of the Brussels Attackers to Belgium Who Was Released
Turkey's President Erdogan claims that Turkey arrested and handed over a terrorist involved in the Brussels attacks to Belgium, which subsequently released him. This incident…
Until When Will Hezbollah Remain in Syria?
Hassan Nasrallah reaffirmed Hezbollah's commitment to remaining in Syria to prevent its fall to ISIS and al-Nusra, denying any plans for withdrawal. He emphasized the…
Erdogan: Turkey Faces One of the Largest Waves of Terrorism in Its History
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Turkey is facing a significant wave of terrorism, particularly from ISIS and Kurdish rebels, following a recent suicide bombing in…
Istanbul Explosion; Erdogan Expresses Condolences to Iran and Israel
Turkish President Erdogan expressed condolences to Iran and Israel following a suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed five people, including one Iranian and three Israelis.…
Dozens Arrested in Kurdish Newroz Gathering in Istanbul
Dozens of Kurdish citizens were arrested in Istanbul during a Newroz celebration as police used force to disperse the crowd following a recent suicide attack.…
Security Warning to Iranians Regarding Travel to Turkey
A suicide bombing in Istanbul killed one Iranian and injured three others, prompting the Iranian embassy to issue a travel warning to its citizens. The…
Death of an Iranian and Injury of Three Others in Istanbul Explosion
An explosion in Istanbul resulted in the death of an Iranian citizen, Alireza Razmkah, and injuries to three others, including a child. The incident highlights…
Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to Ankara Suicide Bombing
Five suspects have been arrested in Ankara related to a recent suicide bombing that killed at least 37 people. The PKK has been implicated in…
Zarif's Visit to Turkey Aims to Enhance Economic Cooperation Between the Two Countries
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Turkey to enhance economic cooperation and discuss the Syrian crisis. His meetings with Turkish officials come amid a…
Explosion in Istanbul Leaves Several Dead and Injured
A suicide bombing in Istanbul's busy Istiklal Street has resulted in at least five deaths and 36 injuries, including foreign nationals. The incident highlights ongoing…
Kurds Officially Declare Federal System in Northern Syria
Syrian Kurds and their allies have officially declared a federal system in northern Syria, facing opposition from the Assad regime and Turkey. This move is…
Kurdistan Freedom Hawks Claim Responsibility for Recent Ankara Explosion
The militant group Kurdistan Freedom Hawks has claimed responsibility for a recent suicide bombing in Ankara that killed 37 people. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Syrian Kurds' Decision to Declare Federalism in Northern Syria
Syrian Kurdish leaders announced plans to establish a federal governance system in northern Syria, aiming for broader implementation across the country. This move follows their…
Turkish Security Officials: One Suspect in Ankara Bombing was PKK Member
A bombing in Ankara on March 14, attributed to the PKK, resulted in 37 deaths. Turkish authorities are responding with arrests and military action against…
Increase in the Number of Victims of the Ankara Explosion
The death toll from a recent explosion in Ankara has risen to 37, with the HDP condemning the attack and expressing solidarity with victims. Although…
Dozens Dead and Injured in Car Bomb Explosion in Ankara
A car bomb explosion in Ankara has resulted in at least 34 deaths and over 125 injuries. The PKK is suspected to be behind the…
When Erdogan's Wife Considers Ottoman Harem as a School for Women's Education
Emine Erdogan, the wife of Turkey's president, has controversially described Ottoman harems as schools for women, sparking backlash from women's groups and political figures. Her…
67 Killed in Turkish Airstrike on Kurdish Positions in Northern Iraq
Turkish airstrikes in northern Iraq targeting PKK positions resulted in 67 deaths, marking a significant escalation in military action against Kurdish forces. This attack comes…
Death of Five Afghans, Including a Six-Month-Old Child, in the Sea Route from Turkey to Greece
Five Afghans, including a six-month-old child, drowned after their boat capsized while attempting to migrate from Turkey to Greece. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian…
Sky News: Identity and Address of Thousands of ISIS Members Obtained
Sky News has uncovered the identities and details of thousands of ISIS members through a former member who provided a memory card containing sensitive information.…
Dreams of Early Morning and Sonita Hit the Screen in Prague
The 18th Human Rights Film Festival One World has started in Prague, featuring Iranian documentaries 'Dreams of Early Morning' by Mehrdad Eskoui and 'Sonita' by…
Rouhani: Regional Issues Have Not Disrupted Tehran-Ankara Relations
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu met to discuss strengthening bilateral relations despite regional tensions. Both leaders emphasized the importance of…
Ahmad Davutoğlu, Prime Minister of Turkey, Arrives in Tehran
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmad Davutoğlu visited Tehran to discuss economic cooperation and regional issues, including the Syrian crisis, amidst ongoing tensions between Turkey and Iran…
Change in the Kurdistan Region's Strategy Towards Syria and the Likelihood of Confrontation with Turkey
Masoud Barzani has expressed support for a federal system in Syria, emphasizing its importance for stability and regional participation. This shift in strategy may influence…
Death of Two Turkish Police Officers and Injuries to Dozens Following Car Explosion
A car explosion in Turkey's Nusaybin killed two police officers and injured 35 others, attributed to the PKK. This incident follows an armed attack in…
Europe's Proposal: Immediate and Widespread Expulsion of Illegal Migrants from Greece
Donald Tusk of the EU proposed an immediate mechanism to expel illegal migrants from Greece during talks with Turkey's Prime Minister. This proposal aims to…
Attack by Two Women on a Police Station in Istanbul
Two women attacked a police station in Istanbul with grenades and gunfire, leading to their eventual neutralization by police. This incident is part of a…