Iraqi forces retake Fallujah government HQ
Iraqi forces have retaken the government HQ in Fallujah, a breakthrough in British and American supported offensive against Islamic State's stronghold city. Iraqi special forces launched an assault one of the Islamic State group's most emblematic hold-outs, Fallujah, as the group counter-attacked in both Iraq and neighbouring Syria. On the 27th of May, the Western coalition conducted Air strikes in and...
Islamic State lose almost half of their territory
Islamic State have lost 45% of their territory in Iraq and 10% of their territory in Syria.
UAE withdraws from war in Yemen
The United Arab Emirates has announced that its troops are withdrawing from the war in Yemen.
Chinese H-6K Bombers fly record 10 hour mission
PLA Air Force H-6K bombers flew several thousand kilometres for nearly 10 straight hours during a recent drill.
Egypt receives first new assault ship, Gamal Abdel Nasser
The Gamal Abdel Nasser a helicopter carrier of the French Mistral class. The vessel was originally built for the Russian Navy.
Leader of Islamic State reportedly killed in US airstrike
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of Islamic State has reportedly been killed in a US airstrike.
Vietnamese Su-30 crashes, two pilots missing
A Vietnam People's Air Force's Su-30MK2 has gone down during a trial flight.
No evidence of Islamic State involvement in Orlando shootings
US President Barack Obama has said that there is no clear evidence that the Orlando gunman was directed by Islamic State.
Islamic State claim responsibility for Orlando nightclub shooting
Islamic State has claimed that they were responsible for the shooting that killed at least 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Russia warns of “retaliatory measures” against US warship
Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned of "retaliatory measures" over the entry of an American warship into the Black Sea.
