September 2017
Four Killed in Turkey's Army Clash with PKK Militants in Northern Iraq
A clash between the Turkish army and PKK militants in northern Iraq resulted in four deaths, including a Turkish soldier. This incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Turkey Halts Training of Kurdish Peshmerga in Response to Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Turkey has halted training for Kurdish Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq due to the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, fearing it may incite separatism among…
Bagheri: Iranian and Iraqi Military Teams to Visit Borders on Thursday
Iran's military chief stated that Iran does not recognize the recent independence referendum in Iraq's Kurdistan region and emphasized the importance of a unified Iraq.…
Kurdistan Region of Iraq Ready to Negotiate with Baghdad on International Oversight of Airports
The Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq is open to negotiations with Baghdad regarding international oversight of its airports, following a referendum where 92.73% voted for…
Kurdistan Region Transport Minister Rejects Baghdad's Deadline for Airport Control Transfer
The Transport Minister of the Kurdistan Region rejected Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's 72-hour ultimatum to transfer control of regional airports to Baghdad. This escalating…
Iraqi Forces Participate in Turkish Army Exercises
Iraqi military forces participated in Turkish military exercises following a controversial independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan. Turkey opposes the referendum and threatens military and economic…
Rouhani Responds Negatively to Kurdish Independence Referendum in Iraq for the Third Time
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated his opposition to the Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of Iraq's territorial integrity. This stance reflects…
Concerns of Iranian and Turkish Leaders Over the Consequences of the Referendum in the Kurdistan Region
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed concerns over the upcoming independence referendum in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, warning it…
Amnesty International: Aung San Suu Kyi has buried her head in the sand regarding the Rohingya issue
Amnesty International criticized Aung San Suu Kyi's response to the Rohingya crisis, labeling her comments as lies and victim-blaming. The organization claims that Myanmar's security…
The Security Council Decides on Assisting Investigations Related to ISIS Actions in Iraq
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on a resolution allowing inspectors to assist Iraq in investigating ISIS for war crimes, with support from…
End of a 20-Year Mission; Cassini Spacecraft Burns Up Over Saturn
NASA's Cassini spacecraft was destroyed over Saturn, concluding its 20-year mission that provided extensive data about the planet. A humorous opera was created to celebrate…
Diverse Reactions from EU Members to Request for Halting Negotiations with Turkey
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's call to halt Turkey's EU accession talks has sparked mixed reactions among EU foreign ministers, with some supporting her stance while…
Aung San Suu Kyi: Terrorists Spread False News About Western Violence in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi accused terrorists of spreading false information about the Rohingya crisis during a conversation with Turkey's President Erdogan. The Myanmar government has…
Turkey Condemns Germany's Position to End EU Membership Negotiations
Turkey's spokesperson condemned Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel for her call to end EU membership negotiations, accusing German politicians of populism. Relations have soured following Turkey's…
Ai Weiwei at Venice Festival; Iranian Refugees Turned Away from the Camera
Ai Weiwei's documentary 'Human Flow' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, focusing on the plight of refugees, particularly highlighting the stories of Iranian refugees who…
Merkel Calls for End to EU Membership Talks with Turkey
Angela Merkel has called for an end to Turkey's EU membership talks amid rising tensions between Germany and Turkey. This comes after her rival Martin…
Spiegel: Germany Has Rejected Turkey's Request for the Extradition of 80 Turkish Citizens
Germany has rejected Turkey's request to extradite 80 Turkish citizens accused of supporting Fethullah Gülen, a cleric opposed to President Erdoğan. This rejection highlights ongoing…
Merkel's Reaction to the Arrest of Two Germans in Antalya: Possibility of Revising Relations with Turkey
Angela Merkel has warned of a decisive response to Turkey following the arrest of two German citizens in Antalya. This incident highlights the deteriorating relations…