June 2015
Islamic State Group Attacks Kobani Again
The Islamic State group has resumed attacks on the Kurdish cities of Kobani and Hasakah in Syria, capturing several villages and resulting in numerous casualties.…
Coalition Conducts 21 Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Against ISIS
The U.S.-led coalition conducted 21 airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, targeting various positions and destroying significant assets. This operation highlights ongoing military efforts…
UN: Nearly 60 Million Displaced People Worldwide Sets New Record
The UN has reported a record high of nearly 60 million displaced individuals worldwide due to violence and crises, with significant implications for global humanitarian…
Syrian Kurds Claim Full Control of Tal Abyad
Syrian Kurdish forces have taken full control of Tal Abyad from the Islamic State, raising concerns in Turkey. This strategic city is crucial for both…
17-Year-Old British Teen Reportedly Detonates Himself in Iraq
A 17-year-old British boy, Talha Ismail, reportedly detonated himself in Iraq while affiliated with the Islamic State, potentially marking him as the youngest British suicide…
Iranian Female Motorcyclist Aspires for Official License
Behnaz Shafiei, a 26-year-old female motorcyclist in Iran, is advocating for women's rights to ride motorcycles in a country where it is banned. Along with…
Obama Orders Deployment of 450 More Military Advisors to Iraq
The U.S. is deploying 450 additional military advisors to Iraq to assist in training the Iraqi army amidst rising attacks from ISIS. This decision follows…
New British Petroleum Report: Iran Holds the Largest Gas Reserves in the World
A recent BP report reveals that Iran has the largest gas reserves globally and ranks fourth in oil reserves. Despite increases in production, Iran has…
Ahmet Davutoğlu's Cabinet Resigns in Turkey
Ahmet Davutoğlu's cabinet in Turkey has resigned following a parliamentary election where the ruling Justice and Development Party lost its majority. President Erdoğan has accepted…
Losers of the Turkish Elections: Political Absolutism, Economic Corruption, and Religious Biases
The Turkish parliamentary elections on June 7, 2015, resulted in a significant loss for President Erdoğan and his ruling AKP, marking the end of their…
Erdogan: Turkish Parties Should Be Sensitive to Political Stability
President Erdogan of Turkey has called on political parties to act responsibly following his party's loss of parliamentary majority in recent elections. He emphasized the…
Turkey's Ruling Party Loses Parliamentary Majority
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey has lost its parliamentary majority in the recent elections, securing only 40.8% of the votes. The…
Holding General Elections in Turkey
Turkey is holding critical parliamentary elections today, with the ruling AKP aiming for an absolute majority to implement constitutional changes. The HDP, a Kurdish-rooted party,…
Explosion at Election Rally in Diyarbakir, Turkey Leaves Two Dead
An explosion at an opposition party rally in Diyarbakir, Turkey, resulted in two deaths and over 100 injuries just days before parliamentary elections. Prime Minister…