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Terrorism 2024-12-21
ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities
ISIS has 'reinterpreted' an ancient Islamic tax, using it to extort religious minorities in defiance of human rights and Islamic principles.
Terrorism 2024-12-21
ISIS has 'reinterpreted' an ancient Islamic tax, using it to extort religious minorities in defiance of human rights and Islamic principles.
Media 2024-12-11
The Iran-backed party is waging a campaign to stifle critical voices in Lebanon, with journalists describing threats and attacks.
Security 2024-12-04
Baghdad moves against militias launching attacks from Iraqi soil, but faces a delicate balancing act as Iranian proxies adapt and tensions rise.
Will the Houthis be able to achieve their ambitions for political representation, social reform, territorial control and opposition to foreign intervention?