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ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

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.

Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

Politics 2024-12-20

Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

Russia's intervention kept a brutal dictator in power at the expense of the Syrian people in service of its own economic and political goals.

Islamic leaders condemn ISIS for perverting religious teachings

Terrorism 2024-12-18

Islamic leaders condemn ISIS for perverting religious teachings

From executing teachers to destroying mosques, ISIS has violated core Islamic principles and drawn sharp condemnation from Muslim scholars.

Al-Qaeda founder's son Omar bin Laden has been consistently fickle

Terrorism 2024-12-16

Al-Qaeda founder's son Omar bin Laden has been consistently fickle

Osama bin Laden's son, who once denounced his father's ideology, is barred from France following comments that 'glorified terrorism and al-Qaeda.'

Iraq opens new Gulf port docks in push for economic diversification

Economy 2024-12-13

Iraq opens new Gulf port docks in push for economic diversification

The expansion of Grand al-Faw Port will facilitate oil and gas exports and help to reduce Iraq's dependency on regional neighbors.

ISIS turns to online begging, disguising its appeals as 'humanitarian aid'

Terrorism 2024-12-13

ISIS turns to online begging, disguising its appeals as 'humanitarian aid'

The group that once helmed a billion-dollar terror network has now resorted to digital begging, exploiting the plight of al-Hol residents.

With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

Security 2024-12-12

With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

After spending billions to prop up al-Assad and further its economic and strategic aims, the Iranian regime is left reeling with its regional plans in tatters.

Press freedom under attack from Hizbullah, supporters in Lebanon

Media 2024-12-11

Press freedom under attack from Hizbullah, supporters in Lebanon

The Iran-backed party is waging a campaign to stifle critical voices in Lebanon, with journalists describing threats and attacks.

New sanctions on 'shadow fleet' target illicit exports of Iranian oil

Economy 2024-12-11

New sanctions on 'shadow fleet' target illicit exports of Iranian oil

The Iranian regime has been using a 'shadow fleet' of tankers to sell oil to foreign markets to fund its regional interference, circumventing sanctions.

US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

Security 2024-12-10

US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

US airstrikes targeted ISIS camps in central Syria as part of efforts to ensure the group does not seek to capitalize on the regime's collapse.

ISIS atrocities laid bare in digital archive now open to public

Terrorism 2024-12-10

ISIS atrocities laid bare in digital archive now open to public

New digital museum shares the testimonies of ISIS prisoners in Iraq and Syria and 3D footage of the group's former prisons and its mass graves.

'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

Terrorism 2024-12-09

'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

The Houthis are recruiting Yemenis to fight in Ukraine, exploiting their desperation with false promises of safe jobs in security and Russian citizenship.

Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

Security 2024-12-09

Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

Public opposition to the presence of Hizbullah leadership and weapons in residential areas is mounting as civilians fear for their safety.

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

Security 2024-12-06

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

The extremist alliance's unchecked advance on key cities indicates the Syrian regime and its backers are distracted, weakened and unprepared.

US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

Terrorism 2024-12-06

US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

Reward money is offered for intelligence on key al-Qaeda leaders and their financial networks as part of efforts to curb the group's global threat.

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Security 2024-12-04

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Baghdad moves against militias launching attacks from Iraqi soil, but faces a delicate balancing act as Iranian proxies adapt and tensions rise.

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

Security 2024-12-04

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

Pending US arms deal with Saudi Arabia coincides with increased diplomatic engagement and is slated to boost stability and defense ties.

Houthis turn African migrants into unwilling fighters

Human Rights 2024-12-03

Houthis turn African migrants into unwilling fighters

The Iran-backed militia has been preying on the vulnerability and desperation of migrants seeking refuge in Yemen to recruit them into its ranks.

Justice served: Lebanese welcome news of al-Hariri assassin's reported death in Syria

Crime & Justice 2024-12-03

Justice served: Lebanese welcome news of al-Hariri assassin's reported death in Syria

Convicted in 2020 of the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, Salim Ayyash led the team that carried out the killing.

ISIS's once-roaring propaganda operations dwindle to a whisper

Terrorism 2024-12-02

ISIS's once-roaring propaganda operations dwindle to a whisper

The group's media machine has stalled as counter-terrorism messaging, platform crackdowns and funding shortages take their toll.

US keeps up unrelenting pressure on al-Qaeda operatives, affiliates

Terrorism 2024-12-02

US keeps up unrelenting pressure on al-Qaeda operatives, affiliates

Counterterrorism efforts continue to chart successes through targeted strikes, intelligence gathering and cooperation with regional forces.