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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

Security 2024-12-06

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

The extremist alliance's unchecked advance on key cities indicates the Syrian regime and its backers are distracted, weakened and unprepared.

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Security 2024-12-04

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Baghdad moves against militias launching attacks from Iraqi soil, but faces a delicate balancing act as Iranian proxies adapt and tensions rise.