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“Stop the debate: time for women to drive,” with these words wealthy Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal spoke his mind on twitter in solidarity with his countrywomen who continue to be denied the right to drive vehicles. The short Read more
Jehan Sheikh Amad, Spokeswoman of the Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) announced Sunday the beginning of the rebel group’s offensive on ISIS-held Raqqa in a campaign baptized the “Wrath of the Euphrates” while hoping that Turkey would not “interfere in internal Read more
The number of US soldiers in Iraq will be increased by at least 217 troops according to Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a surprised visit to the country on Monday. He said the objective is to “make sure the defeat Read more
Libya’s adjacent neighboring country lying over the northern side of the Mediterranean Sea is willingly to take a primary role in the activities of foreign troops that would fight the Islamic State in the war torn country according to US Read more
Saudi Arabia announced its readiness to participate with ground troops in the US-led coalition against ISIL, after it gained experience in Yemen. The announcement was made by spokesman of the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen Brigadier General Ahmed Assisi in Read more
Some of the Syrian rebels being trained by the U.S military to fight against the Islamic State have abandoned the program after they became aware that they can’t take part in battles against the Assad regime, according to reports. The Read more
After the criticism of the Iraqi army voiced by U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter, Vice President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi to calm down the uproar and reassure officials in Baghdad of Washington’s continuous support. Carter accused Iraqi Read more
Training of Syrian rebels by the U.S has begun in Jordan after a delay of several months. The rebels are from groups considered by Washington as moderate. The US defense secretary, Ash Carter, said the trainees will undergo a few Read more