Hizbullah intimidates opponents as grip on community weakens

Security 2025-06-25

Hizbullah intimidates opponents as grip on community weakens

A daylight assault on moderate cleric signals the Iran-backed party's escalating suppression of independent voices challenging its authority.

Iran backed Hizbullah weakened as Lebanon enters new era

Security 2025-06-22

Iran backed Hizbullah weakened as Lebanon enters new era

Bold banners in Tyre signal discontent within the party's traditional stronghold as President Joseph Aoun moves to restore state authority.

Lebanon dismantles Hizbullah smuggling network at Beirut airport

Security 2025-06-20

Lebanon dismantles Hizbullah smuggling network at Beirut airport

Lebanese authorities strengthen security controls and dismiss dozens of employees in major push to end party's influence at airport.

Lebanese government warns Hamas not to launch attacks from its territory

Security 2025-06-18

Lebanese government warns Hamas not to launch attacks from its territory

Lebanese army intensifies efforts to dismantle unauthorized military infrastructure as Hamas activity threatens national security.

Pakistani national extradited to US for trial over New York mass shooting plot

Security 2025-06-18

Pakistani national extradited to US for trial over New York mass shooting plot

FBI investigation uncovered plans for an ISIS-inspired mass shooting coinciding with the anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attacks.

Lebanese military dismantle Captagon factories on Syria border

Security 2025-06-18

Lebanese military dismantle Captagon factories on Syria border

The army is regaining control over border areas and illegal crossings, dismantling drug trafficking networks and production facilities.

US offers $10 million reward for information on extremist group's senior financier

Security 2025-06-17

US offers $10 million reward for information on extremist group's senior financier

The move signals nowhere is safe for ISIS financiers as international pressure intensifies on the group's secret networks.

Lebanese Armed Forces dismantle hundreds of Hizbullah weapons sites

Security 2025-06-16

Lebanese Armed Forces dismantle hundreds of Hizbullah weapons sites

The dismantling of Hizbullah's weapons depots and military sites is an important step towards reestablishing state control in the south.

Houthis turn Yemen's youth into drug dealers to bankroll terror campaign

Security 2025-06-16

Houthis turn Yemen's youth into drug dealers to bankroll terror campaign

Drug trafficking operations conducted along southern Yemen's Hadramaut coast serve as the Houthis' primary revenue stream.

Iranian slogans blanket Sanaa as residents resist ideological 'occupation'

Security 2025-06-14

Iranian slogans blanket Sanaa as residents resist ideological 'occupation'

Many Yemenis see the Iranian slogans and portraits displayed in the streets and in government offices as assault on national identity.