August 2017
Floods in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal; Over 1200 Dead, 40 Million Affected
Severe flooding and landslides in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal have resulted in over 1200 deaths and affected 41 million people. The humanitarian crisis includes widespread…
At Least Four Killed in New Suicide Attack in Downtown Kabul
A suicide attack in Kabul has killed at least four people and injured several others, continuing a trend of deadly violence in Afghanistan. The attack…
Saudi Coalition Admits Mistake in Airstrike on Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition admitted to a mistake in a recent airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen, that resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including six children.…
Iraqi Foreign Minister: 70 Percent of Tal Afar City Liberated
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari announced that 70% of Tal Afar has been liberated from ISIS, with ongoing military operations supported by US airstrikes. The…
ISIS Prevents Syrian Soldiers from Advancing in Raqqa Province
ISIS militants have successfully repelled Syrian government forces from advancing towards the town of Maadan in Raqqa province, resulting in significant casualties. This incident highlights…
Myanmar: 71 killed in attacks by Muslim militants on police and border guards
In Myanmar, 71 people were killed in attacks by Rohingya militants on police and border posts, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The…
Iraqi Forces Retake Two Areas in Tal Afar
Iraqi forces have retaken two areas in Tal Afar from ISIS amidst ongoing military operations supported by the U.S. Secretary of Defense's visit to Iraq.…
UN: The Mirza Oleng Massacre in Afghanistan Likely Constitutes a War Crime
The UN has reported that the recent massacre of civilians in Mirza Oleng, Afghanistan, likely constitutes a war crime, with at least 36 confirmed deaths.…
UN Warns About the Situation of Thousands of Syrian Women and Children at the Jordan Border
The UN has raised alarms about 50,000 Syrian women and children trapped at the Jordan border, facing life-threatening conditions and shortages of supplies. Syrian government…
Dozens of Migrants Killed in Yemen's Waters by Human Traffickers
Dozens of illegal migrants from Somalia and Ethiopia were forcibly thrown into the sea by human traffickers in Yemen, resulting in at least 29 deaths…
Continued Threats from North Korea Regarding Attack on Guam
North Korea has announced a potential plan to attack Guam, responding to U.S. threats with its own missile launch plans. This escalation follows recent missile…
At least 29 civilians killed in coalition airstrikes in Raqqa in one day
The US-led coalition's airstrikes in Raqqa have resulted in the deaths of at least 29 civilians, including members of a single family. The situation remains…
The United States Officially Announces Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement to the United Nations
The United States has officially announced its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, with the process expected to take three years. President Trump argues that…