December 2016
Defensive Security Assessments: Low Likelihood of Attack in the U.S. During New Year Holidays
U.S. defense agencies assess that the likelihood of terrorist attacks during the New Year holidays is low but acknowledge some ongoing threats from domestic extremists.…
Iraqi Prime Minister: Liberation of Mosul Will Take Three Months
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that it will take three months to liberate Mosul from ISIS militants, citing the need to protect civilians as…
Reaction to Online Data Collection of Visa Applicants by the U.S. Government
The U.S. government has implemented a new plan requiring visa applicants to disclose their social media activities, prompting backlash from privacy advocates. Critics argue that…
Nearly 100 ISIS Members Killed in One Day During Mosul Battle
In a recent battle in Mosul, 97 ISIS members were killed in three separate operations conducted by Iraqi forces and coalition airstrikes. This marks a…
Visit of the U.S. President and Japanese Prime Minister to Pearl Harbor
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Pearl Harbor to honor the victims of the 1941 attack, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Japan relations. This visit…
US: New Operations in Eastern Mosul to Begin in Coming Days
The US is preparing to support Iraqi forces in a new offensive against ISIS in Mosul, with operations set to begin soon. This marks a…
Netanyahu: Israel to Reassess Its Relations with the United Nations
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans to reassess Israel's relations with the UN following the passage of a resolution calling for an immediate halt to…
14 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Clash with ISIS in Al-Bab, Syria
At least 14 Turkish soldiers were killed and 33 wounded in clashes with ISIS in Al-Bab, Syria, marking the deadliest day for Turkish forces in…
Kirby: Any Attribution of the Murder of the Russian Ambassador to the U.S. is Definitely Absurd
U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby dismissed Turkish claims linking the assassination of Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov to the U.S. or Fethullah Gülen, who resides…
Electoral College Representatives Confirm Trump's Victory in U.S. Elections
Donald Trump has been confirmed as the winner of the U.S. presidential election by the Electoral College, securing 304 votes. He has pledged to unite…
Truck Attack at Christmas Market in Berlin Leaves at Least 12 Dead
A truck attack at a Christmas market in Berlin has resulted in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, with the police treating it as…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Suicide Bombing at Military Base in Yemen
A suicide bombing in Aden, Yemen, killed at least 43 soldiers and injured around 60 others. The attack occurred as soldiers were receiving their salaries,…
The U.S. Requests China to Return One of Its Underwater Vessels
The U.S. has requested China to return an unmanned underwater vehicle seized by the Chinese Navy while it was collecting data in international waters. This…
Hack of One Billion Yahoo User Accounts
Yahoo announced that over one billion user accounts were hacked in a cyberattack in 2013, marking the largest such incident to date. Following the revelation…
More than two thousand ISIS members killed or severely injured in the battle of Mosul
General Stephen Townsend reported that over two thousand ISIS members have been killed or severely injured in the ongoing battle for Mosul, with three to…
A Senior U.S. Military Official Says 50,000 ISIS Members Have Been Killed
A senior U.S. military official announced that the coalition has killed 50,000 ISIS members in the last two years, surpassing previous estimates. The ongoing operations…
Major Military Companies' Sales Reached $370 Billion in 2015
In 2015, global military sales reached $370 billion, with U.S. companies leading at $210 billion despite a decline in sales. Western European companies saw a…
Trump Calls for Cancellation of U.S. Presidential Aircraft Order
Donald Trump has called for the cancellation of the order for new presidential aircraft from Boeing, criticizing the costs as excessive. He aims to demonstrate…
Italian Prime Minister Resigns Following Referendum Defeat
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has resigned after losing a crucial referendum aimed at constitutional reform. The defeat is expected to lead to a political…
White House Spokesperson: Secretary of State Has Authority to Remove Nuclear Sanctions from 'Iran Sanctions Act'
The White House has indicated that President Obama is likely to sign a 10-year extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which allows the Secretary of…
A Court in Nigeria Orders the Release of Imprisoned Shiite Leader
A Nigerian federal court has ordered the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, after more than a year of…
White House: Obama Expected to Approve Iran Sanctions Extension Bill
The U.S. Congress has approved an extension of the Iran sanctions law until 2026, which the White House claims does not conflict with the nuclear…
Trump: Now We Want to Focus on American Society
Donald Trump, in his first speech after winning the presidential election, emphasized the need for America to focus on its national community while seeking peace…
Nawaz Sharif's Office: Trump Offered to Help Resolve Pakistan's Issues
Donald Trump and Nawaz Sharif discussed potential U.S. assistance for Pakistan's issues in a recent phone call. Trump praised Sharif and expressed a desire for…