Tuesday

June 16, 2015

Armed conflicts and attacks

al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen

al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula announces that its leader Nasser al-Wuhayshi was killed in a US drone strike last Friday. (BBC)

Syrian Civil War

Libyan Crisis (2011–present)

Three of the ten Tunisian consular staff kidnapped last week have been released and negotiation is ongoing about the others. (Reuters via Trust)

Arts and culture

The British Broadcasting Corporation announces that Chris Evans will be the new presenter of the popular Top Gear television series. (BBC)