ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

Security 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.

Islamic leaders condemn ISIS for perverting religious teachings

Security 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

Security 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.'

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

Security 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.

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

Security 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

Security 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.

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

Security 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.