Chinese hackers compromised Egypt, other governments, for Beijing

Security 2024-06-21

Chinese hackers compromised Egypt, other governments, for Beijing

Egypt's government was among more than a dozen governments compromised by Chinese hackers for Beijing, cybersecurity firms say.

US-Saudi military deals undergird regional security

Security 2024-06-21

US-Saudi military deals undergird regional security

New deals in the pipeline are an affirmation of the longstanding US-Saudi security partnership that benefits overall regional stability.

Disreputable Russian general commanding troops in Syria

Security 2024-06-21

Disreputable Russian general commanding troops in Syria

Moscow has a track record of sending brutal and corrupt generals to command troops in Syria, and its latest appointee is no exception.

US hits ISIS leaders with sanctions, offers rewards for information

Security 2024-06-20

US hits ISIS leaders with sanctions, offers rewards for information

The US government is offering up to $10 million for information leading to ISIS leaders and the disruption of its financial networks.

What the islands dispute with UAE means for Sino-Iranian relations

Security 2024-06-18

What the islands dispute with UAE means for Sino-Iranian relations

China is supporting the UAE in its dispute with Iran over three Gulf islands to enhance its economic clout with Arab states, analysts say.

Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

Security 2024-06-17

Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

Perpetrators linked to Iran-backed militia Kataib Hizbullah put Iraqi lives and the country's reputation at risk, Baghdad residents say.

South Lebanon children caught in crosshairs of Hizbullah's escalation

Security 2024-06-17

South Lebanon children caught in crosshairs of Hizbullah's escalation

Children have missed school, sustained injuries or even lost their lives because of Hizbullah's involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.

US provides cutting-edge training, technology to Saudi Arabia

Security 2024-06-17

US provides cutting-edge training, technology to Saudi Arabia

Riyadh's long-time reliance on the exchange of technology and knowledge with the United States has enhanced its defenses and enabled it to preserve the security of the Gulf region.

Facing internal friction, 'former' al-Qaeda Syria affiliate loses grip on Idlib

Security 2024-06-16

Facing internal friction, 'former' al-Qaeda Syria affiliate loses grip on Idlib

Tahrir al-Sham, an extremist alliance led by al-Qaeda's former Syria branch that dominates Idlib, is facing acute internal and external pressures.

IRGC military equipment enters Syria via Iraqi crossing

Security 2024-06-15

IRGC military equipment enters Syria via Iraqi crossing

Arms shipments arrive in Syria from Iran via Iraq through two main crossings: al-Qaim-Albu Kamal, and Sikak, an illegal military crossing.