Why is Russia pushing for North–South corridor completion?

Why is Russia pushing for North–South corridor completion?

2024-07-26

. "The Russian positions are very surprising," al-Sharq Center for Regional and Strategic Studies researcher Sami


Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

2024-07-22

against suspected ISIS fighters in al-Raqa, the group's former 'capital' in Syria, on January 29, 2023


ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

2024-07-17

security issue, and as such is well protected against would-be saboteurs, security expert Safaa al-Aasam


Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

2024-07-15

Ezzor city, al-Mayadeen, Albu Kamal and al-Tabni, they said. On June 8, a laboratory


Canada's designation of IRGC as terrorist group builds pressure on regime

Canada's designation of IRGC as terrorist group builds pressure on regime

2024-07-01

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Hizbullah chief meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials, agrees to 'keep coordinating'

Hizbullah chief meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials, agrees to 'keep coordinating'

2023-10-25

did not specify when or where Nasrallah met with Hamas number two Saleh al-Aruri and Islamic Jihad


Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

2024-07-11

. Iran-backed Iraqi militia Asaib Ahl al-Haq holds a military parade in a photo posted on X on May 7


Houthis' propaganda machine spins group's failures into blame

Houthis' propaganda machine spins group's failures into blame

2024-02-22

Rashed Al-Haddad, 19, answers questions during an interview at his home in Houthi-controlled capital


Houthis, Iran show disregard for civilian mariners as deadly attacks continue

Houthis, Iran show disregard for civilian mariners as deadly attacks continue

2024-06-25

. The Houthis struck the Tutor with a sea drone off al-Hodeidah June 12. [Jam Sta Rosa/AFP


US tackling global port security threat: Chinese-made cranes

US tackling global port security threat: Chinese-made cranes

2024-06-24

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Jordanian forces break apart Iran-linked drug smuggling networks

Jordanian forces break apart Iran-linked drug smuggling networks

2024-06-24

are trafficked through Jordan -- and Iraq, via al-Qaim-Albu Kamal and Sikak crossings with Syria -- to the Gulf


Iraq targets ISIS sleeper cells during intensive campaign

Iraq targets ISIS sleeper cells during intensive campaign

2024-07-06

lower Zab river in Kirkuk province on June 21. Two air strikes in al-Shai and Umm al


Iran's 'resistance media' network 'more dangerous than missiles'

Iran's 'resistance media' network 'more dangerous than missiles'

2024-04-21

location in Lebanon on Hizbullah's Al-Manar TV on January 30, 2015. [Hazem Bader/AFP


US-Saudi military deals undergird regional security

US-Saudi military deals undergird regional security

2024-06-21

[Al-Fassel] US Army soldiers showcase equipment and capabilities to Saudi


Chinese hackers compromised Egypt, other governments, for Beijing

Chinese hackers compromised Egypt, other governments, for Beijing

2024-06-21

By Al-Fassel