Al-Qaeda slides into obscurity as extremist stance backfires

Terrorism 2025-01-17

Al-Qaeda slides into obscurity as extremist stance backfires

Left leaderless and rudderless by an international counterterrorism campaign, the group also has lost support as a result of its radical ideology.

No place for ISIS as Syria's new leader seeks wider acceptance

Terrorism 2025-01-13

No place for ISIS as Syria's new leader seeks wider acceptance

The last vestiges of ISIS's power are crumbling, with Syria's new leaders viewing the group as a liability as the country enters a new phase.

Al-Qaeda flouts Islamic law with journalist, civilian executions claim

Terrorism 2025-01-09

Al-Qaeda flouts Islamic law with journalist, civilian executions claim

Al-Qaeda's alleged execution of 11 civilians, including a journalist, violates Islamic law and has sparked outrage in Yemen and from media groups.

Iraq dismantles ISIS network in nationwide counterterror push

Terrorism 2025-01-09

Iraq dismantles ISIS network in nationwide counterterror push

Iraqi and partner forces have been demolishing ISIS hideouts across the country as part of an ongoing effort to dismantle the group's networks.

Yemen warns shipping firms against Houthis' self-legitimacy scheme

Terrorism 2025-01-06

Yemen warns shipping firms against Houthis' self-legitimacy scheme

The Houthis have been heavily promoting a 'navigation security' webinar while continuing to escalate their attacks on commercial vessels.

De facto Syrian leader's break with al-Qaeda weakened terrorist group

Terrorism 2025-01-06

De facto Syrian leader's break with al-Qaeda weakened terrorist group

Ahmad al-Sharaa's public break with al-Qaeda and his continued efforts to distance himself from it have been disastrous for the extremist group.

Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

Terrorism 2025-01-03

Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

Ahmed al-Sharaa used al-Qaeda as he pursued his path to power, making a mockery of the group and paving the way for others to do the same.

ISIS 'zakat' extortion forced local residents who could not pay to relocate

Terrorism 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.

ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts

Terrorism 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.

US strikes hit Houthi missile site as Houthis lie about targeting US warplane

Terrorism 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.