ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

2024-12-21

claims to defend. "Jizya mandates complete security for those who pay," al-Azhar College


Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

2024-12-20

8. The Kremlin also claimed affiliated "private security companies" were in Syria


Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

2024-12-04

. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani holds an emergency security meeting on November 19. [Iraqi


US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

2024-12-10

." The priority is to ensure "the fighting in Syria not lead to a resurgence of ISIS," said National Security


US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

2024-12-04

, pending congressional review, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced in October


Houthis turn African migrants into unwilling fighters

Houthis turn African migrants into unwilling fighters

2024-12-03

of the population needs assistance and 80% struggle to access basic necessities, the militia uses humanitarian aid


US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

2024-12-06

continues to pose a significant global security threat from Yemen. The US State Department's


ISIS turns to online begging, disguising its appeals as 'humanitarian aid'

ISIS turns to online begging, disguising its appeals as 'humanitarian aid'

2024-12-13

money flows. "Today, ISIS is scrambling for any amount it can secure to fund its activities


With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

2024-12-12

hasn’t only lost a client; it has seen its ability to project power, key to its own security, upended


Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

2024-11-25

. [NÛDEM] Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) recently concluded a major security


Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

2024-12-09

is "unwelcome" and poses unacceptable safety risks, it reported. The human cost Security


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

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

2024-12-02

noting that US forces train indigenous fighters -- the "owners of the land" -- to maintain security after


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

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

2024-12-06

with a 2015 United Nations peace process "created the conditions now unfolding," US National Security Council


Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

2024-11-19

of security chaos due to the disappearance of the IRGC's main affiliates, particularly Lebanese Hizbullah


Militias operating in 'full coordination' with Iran openly defy Iraqi sovereignty

Militias operating in 'full coordination' with Iran openly defy Iraqi sovereignty

2024-11-24

During a November 10 visit to Tehran, Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji (R) reaffirmed