September 2016
Netanyahu's Sarcastic Remark to Abbas: File a Complaint Against Iran for the Charter of Cyrus the Great
Israeli PM Netanyahu sarcastically suggested that Palestinian President Abbas file a complaint against Iran for the Charter of Cyrus the Great, in response to Abbas's…
United Nations General Assembly; Rouhani's Last Speech in His First Presidential Term
Hassan Rouhani delivered his final speech at the UN General Assembly as President of Iran, emphasizing the importance of the JCPOA and criticizing the U.S.…
Boat Carrying at Least 600 Refugees Sinks Off the Coast of Egypt
A boat carrying at least 600 refugees sank off the coast of Egypt, resulting in 29 confirmed deaths and 150 rescues. Most refugees are from…
UN Halts Humanitarian Aid Deliveries to Syria
The UN has suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria after an airstrike targeted an aid convoy near Aleppo, killing at least 12 people. The Syrian…
UN: Humanitarian Aid Convoy Attacked Near Aleppo
A UN humanitarian convoy was attacked near Aleppo after the Syrian army announced it would not follow a ceasefire. At least 12 people were killed…
International Monetary Fund: War in the Middle East Has Destroyed a Generation's Progress
The IMF's Christine Lagarde stated that wars in the Middle East have devastated economic progress and increased poverty and unemployment. She emphasized the need for…
Swedish Appeals Court Confirms Arrest Warrant for Julian Assange
A Swedish appeals court has upheld the arrest warrant for Julian Assange, allowing for his interrogation in London next month. Assange has been wanted since…
UN Secretary-General Criticizes Netanyahu Over 'Ethnic Cleansing' Accusation
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for accusing Palestinians of seeking 'ethnic cleansing' against Israelis. The U.S. State Department also condemned Netanyahu's…
UN Envoy: Syrian Government Has Not Yet Allowed Aid to Enter Aleppo
The UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, reported that the Syrian government has not permitted humanitarian aid to enter Aleppo despite a stable ceasefire.…
UN: Airstrikes by Syrian Government and Allies Main Cause of Increased Civilian Deaths
The UN has released a report criticizing airstrikes by the Syrian government and its allies, particularly Russia, for causing high civilian casualties and damage to…
New Accusation Against Syrian Army Regarding 'Use of Chlorine Gas' in Aleppo Attacks
Activists in Aleppo allege that the Syrian army used chlorine gas in recent attacks, causing respiratory issues for dozens, including many children. The reports have…
Turkey Sends Second Humanitarian Aid Ship to Gaza
Turkey has sent a second humanitarian aid ship to Gaza after normalizing relations with Israel, expecting cooperation for timely delivery before Eid al-Adha. This action…