Security 2026-02-12
Iraq takes custody of many al-Hol detainees as investigations begin
As thousands are transferred from Syria, Baghdad launches court-supervised investigations to assert sovereignty and bring Islamic State suspects to Iraqi justice.
Security 2026-02-11
Houthis' survival hinges on Iranian regime's support: Protests highlight their vulnerability
Protests in Iran are exposing how deeply the Houthis depend on Tehran’s backing, underscoring the fragility of a movement sustained by external support and prolonged conflict.
Economy 2026-02-09
EU enacts new measures against one of Iran's primary forces
The EU has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, a decision with far-reaching diplomatic and geopolitical consequences.
Society 2026-02-07
Houthis use smuggling networks to fund malign activities
The Houthis smuggle drugs and conduct human trafficking, deepening Yemen's instability and worsening the suffering of its people.
Security 2026-02-06
US is stepping up coordination with Nigeria to pursue militants
Nigeria's counter-terrorism campaign is entering a more forceful phase as coordinated action with the United States and coalition forces increases pressure on ISIS-linked militants.
Security 2026-02-05
Utterly stateless: How extremists abandoned their families in detention camps
Behind barbed wire, ISIS militants left their wives and children abandoned in Syria, trapped in camps with no country, hope or future.
Security 2026-02-05
Kataib Hizbullah’s loyalty to Iran sparks growing anger across Iraq
Kataib Hizbullah's involvement in a total war for the Iranian regime would betray Iraq's sovereignty, prioritizing Tehran's ambitions over the well-being of the Iraqi people.
Society 2026-02-04
Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping deepen Yemen's suffering
Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping choke off life-saving aid, deepening Yemen’s hunger crisis and isolation.
Security 2026-02-04
Houthis deny education to children, salaries to teachers
Extremist group trying to erase national identity and weaponize the school system, turning classes into military training camps.