May 2015
Turkey's Game with the 'Islamic State' Card
The article discusses allegations that Turkey is lax in controlling jihadist travelers heading to Syria to join ISIS, with opposition figures claiming Erdoğan's government supports…
Pentagon Accidentally Sent Anthrax Samples to Several Laboratories
The Pentagon mistakenly sent anthrax samples to various labs, leading to preventive treatments for dozens of individuals potentially exposed. No cases of anthrax disease have…
Iraqi Forces Repel Islamic State Attack on City West of Baghdad
Iraqi forces, supported by Sunni tribes, successfully repelled an Islamic State attack on Khalidiya after the group captured Ramadi. The Iraqi government plans to arm…
House-to-House Search by Islamic State Militants in Ramadi
Islamic State militants have captured Ramadi and are conducting house-to-house searches for Iraqi forces, resulting in significant casualties. The U.S. is assisting Iraq in efforts…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves 'Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act'
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that allows Congress to review any nuclear agreement with Iran, which President Obama is expected to…
Dozens More Killed in 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Nepal has resulted in at least 66 deaths and significant injuries, with ongoing aid efforts complicated by the disappearance of…
Another earthquake over 7 magnitude strikes Nepal
Nepal experienced another significant earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, just weeks after a devastating quake that killed over eight thousand people. The ongoing…
Former CIA Officer Sentenced to Prison for Leaking Information About Iran
Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for leaking classified information about a covert program related…
Behrouz Bayat: The Institute for Science and International Security Opposes the Nuclear Agreement
The Institute for Science and International Security has advised the U.S. to take the issue of low-enriched uranium more seriously in any final nuclear agreement…
The U.S. Ends Mission to Accompany Commercial Ships in Hormuz
The U.S. has concluded its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after several days of no incidents. This decision follows the…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Texas Attack
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in Texas targeting an exhibition of Prophet Muhammad's paintings, marking the first offensive action by its…
Rescuers Find More Victims in Devastated Areas of Nepal
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Nepal has risen to 7,366, with rescuers finding many bodies in the devastated areas. The United Nations…
The U.S. is investigating the report of '52 Syrian civilians killed in airstrikes'
The U.S. military is investigating a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claiming that airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition killed 52 civilians, including…
Islamic State Has Killed 300 Yazidi Captives
Yazidi activists report that the Islamic State has executed 300 Yazidi captives in northern Iraq, raising concerns about the ongoing persecution of this minority. The…
New Invention by the US Army: 'Self-Targeting Bullets'
The US Army has successfully tested a new type of smart bullet called 'Execto' that can accurately hit moving targets, potentially revolutionizing shooting accuracy. This…