Yemen's al-Qaeda powerhouse descends into disarray, paranoia

Security 2025-03-15

Yemen's al-Qaeda powerhouse descends into disarray, paranoia

Al-Qaeda's once powerful Yemen branch now struggles for survival amid sustained military pressure and internal fractures.

Lebanon targets web of corruption that enabled Hizbullah's networks

Security 2025-03-13

Lebanon targets web of corruption that enabled Hizbullah's networks

As former Central Bank chief faces corruption charges, investigations reveal how banking schemes and corruption enabled Hizbullah to thrive.

ISIS online operations vulnerable to enhanced global tech surveillance

Security 2025-03-13

ISIS online operations vulnerable to enhanced global tech surveillance

The extremist group's ability to conduct its operations in secret online is increasingly compromised by enhanced digital monitoring tools.

Iranian regime, Hizbullah seek new smuggling routes as pathways close

Security 2025-03-12

Iranian regime, Hizbullah seek new smuggling routes as pathways close

Major cash seizure at Beirut airport renews scrutiny of Iranian regime's continued efforts to deliver funds to Hizbullah via new channels.

ISIS offshoots stymied in attempts to spread out in Maghreb, Sahel

Security 2025-03-11

ISIS offshoots stymied in attempts to spread out in Maghreb, Sahel

Blocked by regional governments and terror group rivals, ISIS affiliates have faced difficulty in their efforts to expand across northern Africa.

US renews Houthis' terror group designation, rolling out new sanctions

Security 2025-03-10

US renews Houthis' terror group designation, rolling out new sanctions

The crackdown comes as Houthi leaders 'have shown their intent to continue their reckless and destabilizing actions in the Red Sea region.'

Hizbullah's funding crisis deepens as Syrian, Iranian routes cut

Security 2025-03-10

Hizbullah's funding crisis deepens as Syrian, Iranian routes cut

The Iran-backed party's traditional cross-border funding channels are collapsing as it loses key ally in Syria and influence in Lebanon.

Global law enforcement thwarts ISIS plots as financial dragnet tightens

Security 2025-03-08

Global law enforcement thwarts ISIS plots as financial dragnet tightens

Recent arrests on three continents and a major financial crackdown continue to disrupt the terror plots and funding networks of ISIS elements.

Houthis, Iranian regime exploit Palestinian suffering for their own gain

Security 2025-03-04

Houthis, Iranian regime exploit Palestinian suffering for their own gain

The Houthis stage elaborate displays of solidarity with Gaza to distract from their governing failures in areas of Yemen they control.

Houthis tap Yemen diaspora for financing, mirroring Lebanese Hizbullah

Security 2025-02-27

Houthis tap Yemen diaspora for financing, mirroring Lebanese Hizbullah

In the Horn of Africa, the Iran-backed group is tapping into expatriate remittance networks and creating front companies to generate revenue.