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.

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.

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.

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

Security 2024-12-04

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

Pending US arms deal with Saudi Arabia coincides with increased diplomatic engagement and is slated to boost stability and defense ties.

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.

Justice served: Lebanese welcome news of al-Hariri assassin's reported death in Syria

Security 2024-12-03

Justice served: Lebanese welcome news of al-Hariri assassin's reported death in Syria

Convicted in 2020 of the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, Salim Ayyash led the team that carried out the killing.

ISIS's once-roaring propaganda operations dwindle to a whisper

Security 2024-12-02

ISIS's once-roaring propaganda operations dwindle to a whisper

The group's media machine has stalled as counter-terrorism messaging, platform crackdowns and funding shortages take their toll.

US keeps up unrelenting pressure on al-Qaeda operatives, affiliates

Security 2024-12-02

US keeps up unrelenting pressure on al-Qaeda operatives, affiliates

Counterterrorism efforts continue to chart successes through targeted strikes, intelligence gathering and cooperation with regional forces.