Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts
2024-11-14
senior Shia cleric, Ali al-Sistani, has thrown his weight behind government efforts to rein in Iran
Shia opposition mounts against Hizbullah for dragging Lebanon into war
2026-03-20
, as the first war was on October 8, 2023. "The Shia community's soaring opposition to Hizbullah
Yemen's fronts erupt as government forces push back Houthis
2026-09-08
helped government-aligned forces maintain operations, although Yemen’s anti-Houthi coalition remains
Hizbullah cracks down on dissent with attempt to silence clerics
2023-09-11
Sheikh Yasser Aoude, pictured here, is a Shia cleric known for speaking out against political
ISIS top deputy killed in Iraq amid wider effort to dismantle group
2025-03-20
. The top deputy of the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) was killed in a March 13 airstrike
Iraqi government warns militias against dragging country into war
2024-10-16
to join the war. Diplomatic efforts Iraq mounted intensive diplomacy to inform its
ISIS rebounds: Global terror threat escalates
2026-08-24
alone, making regional cooperation essential to supporting legitimate governments in maintaining control
Intelligence leaks kill top al-Qaeda ideologue in Syria
2026-07-02
leaks, leaving even top commanders highly exposed today. Abdul-Muttalib noted that precise
Securing Bab al-Mandeb: Coalition efforts to protect global trade
2026-09-17
on a typical, stable daily basis. Rerouting traffic via the distant Cape of Good Hope adds up
Syrians return home to lead nationwide reconstruction efforts
2026-08-14
years of war. "The process often starts with short family visits, eventually leading
Inclusive governance, humanitarian priorities drive Gaza’s post-conflict strategy
2025-12-15
on inclusive governance and addressing immediate humanitarian needs. International donors
Syria's bold new push to end displacement crisis
2026-09-11
reconstruction initiatives. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP] The Syrian government recently launched
Lebanese government warns Hamas not to launch attacks from its territory
2025-06-18
government has warned Hamas against conducting attacks from Lebanese territory, as the Lebanese Armed Forces
US diplomatic efforts 'safety valve' in Israel-Hamas war
2023-11-27
relationships with regional partners and prioritising diplomacy. Its recent efforts to prevent
Iranian regime feels weight of sanctions, recent actions reveal
2024-12-30
] The Iranian regime's recent actions reveal it is feeling the weight of sanctions imposed by a number