Yemen conflict: Implications for global trade and maritime security

Security 2026-02-20

Yemen conflict: Implications for global trade and maritime security

New Houthi missile maneuvers signal a dangerous new phase of aggression, putting civilian lives and global trade directly in the line of fire.

Kataib Hizbullah threatens US Interests amid Iran allegiance

Security 2026-02-19

Kataib Hizbullah threatens US Interests amid Iran allegiance

Kataib Hizbullah's threat to strike US bases in the region if the US attacks Iran confirms Iran pushes its proxies to destroy their own countries.

Lebanese Prime Minister vows to prevent new conflict

Security 2026-02-17

Lebanese Prime Minister vows to prevent new conflict

Hizbullah’s decision to join the Gaza war for its own objectives proved a strategic mistake that endangered the population.

Iraq takes custody of many al-Hol detainees as investigations begin

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.

Houthis' survival hinges on Iranian regime's support: Protests highlight their vulnerability

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.

US is stepping up coordination with Nigeria to pursue militants

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.

Utterly stateless: How extremists abandoned their families in detention camps

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.

Kataib Hizbullah’s loyalty to Iran sparks growing anger across Iraq

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.

Houthis deny education to children, salaries to teachers

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.

Sanctions expose Hamas's exploitation of charities to finance operations

Security 2026-01-31

Sanctions expose Hamas's exploitation of charities to finance operations

New sanctions target front charities that funneled millions in humanitarian funds to Hamas, leaving civilians without critical resources while undermining genuine aid efforts.