West Asia - Islamic World News

Friday 25 October 2019 - 20:49

Latest Updates on Iraq Protests

According to Adel Abdul Mahdi’s order, the governors have the authority to declare martial law in their provinces and currently, martial law has been declared in the provinces of Basrah, Babylon, Diwaniyah, Dhi Qar, al-Qadisiyah and Wasit.

Friday 25 October 2019 - 18:42

ISIS activities increased in Iraq

ISWNews Analysis Group: At the same time as the demonstrations in Baghdad and Najaf, etc. are raging, ISIS has carried out widespread assassinations in Kirkuk and Diyala.

Friday 25 October 2019 - 18:23

What does China want in Afghanistan?

After the negotiations with Taliban was suspended by Trump, future of Afghanistan specially Taliban changed from stable peace to chaos and battle. With increase of chance of pro West Ashraf Ghani, to end the war Taliban has turned to other powers such as China.

Friday 25 October 2019 - 17:54

Video: Russian Military Police Patrol East of Ras al-Ayn

ISWNews Analysis Group: Following Russian Military Police patrols in the eastern Euphrates, Russian troops entered Amudiyah and Darbasiyah today and continued their way to the city of Ras al-Ain. According to local sources, Russian Military Police in some areas were escorted by the Asayish (Kurdish Internal Security Forces).

Thursday 24 October 2019 - 13:45

Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey

ISWNews Analysis Group: The US president has ordered the lifting of Turkish sanctions because of a ceasefire agreement in northeast Syria and a halt to Turkish attacks on the Kurds.

Thursday 24 October 2019 - 09:10

Video: Russian Military Police Arrive in Ain al-Arab (Kobani)

ISWNews Analysis Group: Syrian Army forces and Russian Military Police entered the border town of Ain al-Arab in northeast Aleppo in an agreement to conduct patrols in the border areas. According to an agreement reached between Turkey and Russia, on the noon of October 23, joint military patrols take place at a depth of 10 […]