Houthis arm al-Shabaab in Somalia with apparent Iranian coordination

Houthis arm al-Shabaab in Somalia with apparent Iranian coordination

2024-06-26

-- Cooperation between the Houthis in Yemen and al-Shabaab in Somalia is taking place with apparent Iranian


Al-Qaeda founder's son Omar bin Laden has been consistently fickle

Al-Qaeda founder's son Omar bin Laden has been consistently fickle

2024-12-16

Omar bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden, sits in his apartment in Al-Rihab city near Cairo


Sanctioned oil tanker damaged: 20 crew members rescued

Sanctioned oil tanker damaged: 20 crew members rescued

2026-03-06

By Al-Fassel


Egyptians need not fear al-Qaeda resurgence, analysts say

Egyptians need not fear al-Qaeda resurgence, analysts say

2024-06-23

with great success, analysts said, amid recent reports that an obscure new al-Qaeda affiliate has reared its


Iranian naval blunder: Tanker bombed by own forces in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian naval blunder: Tanker bombed by own forces in Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-04

of the world's oil and gas passes, on March 1, 2026. [Sahar al-Attar/AFP] An Iranian tanker


The hidden dangers of landmines in Yemen: A humanitarian challenge

The hidden dangers of landmines in Yemen: A humanitarian challenge

2026-03-03

by Al-Fassel


Trump warns Iran: Retaliation will bring unprecedented force

Trump warns Iran: Retaliation will bring unprecedented force

2026-03-02

By Al-Fassel


EU states urge Iran to stop regional violence and resume negotiations

EU states urge Iran to stop regional violence and resume negotiations

2026-03-02

By Al-Fassel


Houthis escalation would have devastating effects on Yemen

Houthis escalation would have devastating effects on Yemen

2026-03-01

By Al-Fassel


Idlib protests against Tahrir al-Sham show no signs of abating

Idlib protests against Tahrir al-Sham show no signs of abating

2024-08-04

A demonstrator in Idlib holds a sign denouncing Tahrir al-Sham's rule July 26. [Aleppo Fox


US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

2024-10-02

of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria's al-Hasakah province on September 7, 2022. [Delil Souleiman/AFP


Iranian ship caught supplying Houthi leaders as Yemenis endure crisis

Iranian ship caught supplying Houthi leaders as Yemenis endure crisis

2025-10-31

in this photograph, confiscated on October 22 by pro-government forces near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. [Al-Subaiha


Hizbullah's refusal to disarm undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and regional stability

Hizbullah's refusal to disarm undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and regional stability

2026-02-26

by Al-Fassel


US strikes 30 targets in Syria to combat extremist groups

US strikes 30 targets in Syria to combat extremist groups

2026-02-26

leaders such as Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an operative linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS, the US-led coalition


Al-Qaeda's toxic partnership with Houthis threatens Yemen's security

Al-Qaeda's toxic partnership with Houthis threatens Yemen's security

2024-05-10

Yemeni graffiti artists paint a text on a wall in memory of the victims of an al-Qaeda attack