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December 2015
Iraqi Forces Advancing Towards Central Ramadi
Iraqi forces have begun an operation to retake Ramadi from ISIS, with support from U.S. military and local Sunni tribes. The city is strategically important,…
Turkey Reports the Death of Dozens of PKK Members
In southeastern Turkey, the military has reportedly killed 110 PKK members in recent clashes, particularly in the cities of Cizre and Silopi. This escalation is…
FIFA Bans Blatter and Platini from Football Activities for Eight Years
FIFA's Ethics Committee has banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini from football activities for eight years due to violations of FIFA's rules regarding personal interests…
White House: Obama Calls for Withdrawal of Turkish Forces from Iraq
Barack Obama urged Turkish President Erdoğan to withdraw military forces from northern Iraq during a phone call, emphasizing Iraq's territorial integrity. This comes amid rising…
Arrest of a Poet on Charges of Insulting Sacred Beliefs
Security forces arrested poet Mohammad Reza Haj Rostam Baglou in Tehran on charges of insulting sacred beliefs and spreading falsehoods. His mother, Maryam Soltani, spoke…
Armed Men Kidnap at Least 26 Qatari Nationals in the Deserts of Iraq
A group of armed men kidnapped at least 26 Qatari nationals, including royal family members, from a hunting camp in Iraq. The incident has prompted…
French Teacher 'Lied' About Attack on Himself
A kindergarten teacher in Aubervilliers, France, falsely claimed he was attacked by an ISIS-affiliated assailant. After interrogation, he admitted the story was fabricated. This incident…
Moscow and Baghdad Consult on Turkish Forces Presence in Northern Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis protested against Turkish military presence near Mosul, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.…
Arrest of Two Syrian Nationals in Switzerland on Charges of Manufacturing Explosives
Two Syrian nationals were arrested in Switzerland for allegedly manufacturing and transporting explosives and toxic gases. Their arrest comes amid heightened terrorist threats in Geneva,…
Iraqi Forces Have 'Recaptured' Large Parts of Ramadi from ISIS
Iraqi forces have recaptured significant portions of Ramadi from ISIS, marking a crucial step in the fight against the extremist group. The U.S. military is…
48-Hour Deadline from Abadi to Ankara; Turkey to Halt Troop Deployment to Northern Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, threatening to escalate the issue to…
Security Forces Prevent Commemoration Ceremony for Pouyandeh and Mokhtari in Karaj
Security forces in Iran disrupted a commemoration ceremony for two murdered writers, Mohammad Mokhtari and Mohammad Jafar Pouyandeh, on the anniversary of their deaths. The…
Death of Five Suicide Bombers Who Intended to Attack Pilgrims in Karbala
Five suicide bombers intending to attack pilgrims in Karbala were killed by Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades after a prolonged confrontation. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns…