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A screenshot from the video On Monday, the Yemeni media released a video showing attack of Yemeni forces against Sudanese troops deployed in the war-torn country within the Saudi-led coalition. The attack took place in the Medi desert. According to the report, Yemeni fighters were able to destroy some 15 armoured vehicles, including battle tanks, and to kill a high number of fighters belonging to the coalition.

Police set up a cordon outside the Manchester Arena in northern England where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing in Manchester, Britain, May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Jon Super The breaking news from the last hour, Manchester’s police confirmed that an explosion occurred during Ariana Grande’s concert in the Manchester Arena, causing the life of at least 19 people and injuring at least 50 more. The terrorist act made the people run in panic as seen in the footage right from the spot. Numerous police vehicles and ambulances have been sent on the spot. The railway system has been completely shut down and no trains are leaving the city. View image on Twitter  Follow G M Police   ✔ @gmpolice Latest statement on incident at Manchester Arena 2:10 AM - 23 May 2017     46,756 46,756 Retweets     24,233 24,233 likes Twitter Ads info & Privacy There are no reports about other explosions for now.

FILE IMAGE The  yesterday announcement of a large counter-attack against “regime forces” in the Syrian desert  made by US-backed militant gorups have appeared to be a poor PR move as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies continued expanding their influence in the area northeast of Suweida. The SAA, the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) military wing, Hezbollah and other pro-government units have taken control of the Rahba area deploying in just 30 km from the Scientific Research Battalion area recently liberated by the SAA south of the al-Seen Airbase. Soome pro-government outlets argue that with this move, government forces are seeking to make a “large pocket” with the militant-held areas of Bir al-Qasab, Shaba, al-Asfar and others. However, indeed, this is not the goal because this desert area is mostly abandoned. Most likely, US-backed militant groups operating under a brand of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) will focus their efforts to resist the government advance

Click to see the full-size map The Syrian Arab Army (SAA)  Tiger Forces  and other pro-government units, supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces, are storming the village of Ras al-Ayn located north of the important ISIS-held town of Maskanah. On Monday,  the SAA and its allies recaptured Tal Faddah and Samjaliya  from ISIS near Ras al-Ayn. On Tuesday, government troops reached the vicinity of Ras al-Ayn engaging ISIS units in an intense fighting in the area. The government advance was started amid an intense Russian bombing campaign against ISIS units between Maskanah and Ras al-Ayn. According to local sources, at least 12 airstrikes have been delivered in the area since the Tuesday morning. If government forces get full control over Ras al-Ayn, the villages of Wadha Jadidah and Sakariyah will become obvious targets of the government forces advdancing on Maskanah.

President Donald Trump spoke to Muslim World leaders during his first foreign trip as president to Saudi Arabia. "From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds, arms, and trains terrorists, militias, and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region. For decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror." Full transcript of U.S. President Donald Trump's address to the Muslim world from Saudi Arabia I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but words do not do justice to the grandeur of this remarkable place and the incredible hospitality you have shown us from the moment we arrived.   You also hosted me in the treasured home of King Abdulaziz, the founder of the Kingdom who united your great people

A screenshot from the video Yemeni forces have allegedly shot down an F15 warplane belonging to the Saudi-led coalition. The warplane was taking part in the Saudi-led bombing campaign in Yemen. The warplane was reportedly downed in in Najran by Yemeni fighters deployed in near Saada on Saturday. The released video does not allow to say for sure that the warplane was donwed. The Saudi military has not commented on the issue.

US President Donald Trump has direclty accused Iran in supporting terrorists and spreading instability in the Middle East during his speech at the Arab Islamic American Summit in Saudi Arabia. But no discussion of stamping out this threat would be complete without mentioning the government that gives terrorists all three—safe harbor, financial backing, and the social standing needed for recruitment.  It is a regime that is responsible for so much instability in the region. I am speaking of course of Iran. From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds, arms, and trains terrorists, militias, and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region. For decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror. It is a government that speaks openly of mass murder, vowing the destruction of Israel, death to America, and ruin for many leaders and nations in this room. Among Iran’s most tragic and destabilizing interventions have been in Syria. Bolstered

On Satuday, the Iraqi Army captured a major part of the Al-Najjar district on the right side of Mosul city. This psuhed ISIS militants to withdraw from large areas in the 17 Tamoz district and the Hawi al-Kanisah area. Now, the Iraqi Army almost fully controls these strategic districts. Click to see the full-size map If the Iraqi Army manages to get a full control over these districts, ISIS will only remain in control of Zinjili, Al-Shifa, Bab Sinjar districts and the Old Mosul area. The Iraqi Army is currently focusing on evacuating civilians from the remaining areas under the control of ISIS. According to local sources, on Friday ISIS burned many civilians alive, including children and women for unknown reason. At the same day, the Counter-Terrorism Forces announced the end of their operation in the right side of Mosul. Now, this force might move to the Tal Afar area to work with the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in joint operations against ISIS. The PMU repe