ISIS announces new leader

ISIS announces new leader

(VOVWORLD) - The new leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) has been confirmed as Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi, according to officials from two intelligence services
Key Taliban commander arrested in Afghanistan

Key Taliban commander arrested in Afghanistan

(VOVWORLD) - Afghan National Police (ANP) announced on Sunday that Qari Nizamuddin, a key commander of the Taliban, has been detained while trying to infiltrate the Maimana City of Faryab, in...
Repatriating ISIS fighters, a thorny problem

Repatriating ISIS fighters, a thorny problem

(VOVWORLD) - Turkey continues to send ISIS prisoners back to their home countries from detention centers in northeast Syria, triggering tensions with European countries, who have revoked the citizenships of many...
Iran releases British oil tanker

Iran releases British oil tanker

(VOVWORLD) - Iranian media said Sunday that Iran has released the Stena Impero, a UK-flagged oil tanker which was captured in July in the Hormuz Strait for “maritime violations.”
Young Vietnamese tourist missing in UK

Young Vietnamese tourist missing in UK

(VOVWORLD) - 16-year-old Vietnamese tourist Le Thi Dieu Linh went missing in York’s city center last Tuesday afternoon. The Vietnamese Consulate in the UK is cooperating with local...
Canada asks China to release Canadian citizens

Canada asks China to release Canadian citizens

(VOVWORLD) - Canada on Thursday asked China to immediately release former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and Canadian businessman Michael Spavor, who were formally arrested after being detained for months on national...