Security 2025-01-02
ISIS 'zakat' extortion forced local residents who could not pay to relocate
ISIS's abuse of zakat devastated communities, driving families to flee and businesses to collapse under its extortion and threats of violence.
Security 2025-01-02
After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa
Losing its strategic foothold in Syria, Russia has begun to move military assets and expand its presence in Africa, while the US counters with initiatives for security and economic growth.
Security 2025-01-01
Beijing seeks to strengthen presence in region via covert military base
In contrast to the United States, China has sought to conceal its military activity in the United Arab Emirates as it seeks to expand its influence.
Security 2024-12-31
Sanctions keep pressure on IRGC's financial pipeline to Yemen's Houthis
A new round of US sanctions targets an Iranian oil funding network that has enabled the Houthis' arms trafficking and their Red Sea attacks.
Security 2024-12-30
ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts
The group collects charitable funds meant for the poor through a process of intimidation, and redirects them to finance its operation.
Security 2024-12-30
US sanctions Iranian UAV developers as Houthis continue to attack ships
New sanctions target the suppliers of advanced navigation systems used in attacks on global shipping routes and military installations.
Security 2024-12-27
US strikes hit Houthi missile site as Houthis lie about targeting US warplane
US strikes targeted a Houthi missile storage facility and command and control sites, as the group falsely claimed it had shot down a warplane.
Security 2024-12-26
Al-Qaeda violates core Islamic principles, Muslim scholars warn
Leading Islamic institutions in Egypt and around the world have been fighting back against al-Qaeda's distortion of Islamic principles.
Security 2024-12-26
Al-Qaeda trades ideology for weapons in alliance with Yemen's Houthis
Exposing its ideological hypocrisy, al-Qaeda's Yemen branch now collaborates with its sworn Houthi enemies, trading long-held principles for weapons.
Security 2024-12-23
US offers $35 million for information on senior IRGC commanders
The two IRGC commanders, who remain at large, are linked to attacks and assassination plots outside Iran's borders, including on US soil.