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US house passes bill to restrict entry of Syrian, Iraqi refugees
Republican-dominated US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted to bar Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the United States over the security concerns. The bill was overwhelmingly voted by 289 in favour to 137 opposed and bill now needs to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
France to deploy its largest warship against IS in Syria and Iraq
France is set to deploy its largest warship (aircraft carrier) named Charles de Gaulle (R91) in order further boost its operations against Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq. Since September 2014, France has been targeting IS targets in Iraq ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
US President appoints Brett McGurk as Special Envoy to US-led coalition for fighting IS
US President Barack Obama has appointed veteran Iraq expert Brett McGurk as Special Envoy to the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State (IS). Brett McGurk is a long-time and most trusted White House adviser on Iraq. He will succeed the retiring ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Hungary Declares state of Emergency over Refugee Influx
Hungarian Government has declared a state of emergency in its two regions of Csongrad and Bacs-Kiskun to cope with the influx of refugees. It was declared by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This move could pave the way to bringing ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
ISIS militants take control of Syria's ancient city of Palmyra
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants have taken complete control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The city is a UNESCO designated World Heritage site and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient ruins. With ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Pakistan 8th most dangerous country in the world: Country Threat Index
Recently released Country Threat Index (CTI) by US-based intelligence think tank- Intel Center has placed Pakistan eighth in the list of the most dangerous countries in the world as of March 2015. Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries in the world ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
IS militants demolish ancient Hatra site in Iraq
Islamic State (IS) militants have destroyed the ruins at the ancient city of Hatra located in south-west of Mosul in Northern Iraq. City of Hatra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site was founded 2,000 years ago, in the days of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Australia and Canada join US-led military action against ISIS
Australia and Canada are the latest additions to the countries providing military support to the American led war on ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Australia has deployed its warplanes for air strikes in Iraq and will also send its special ..