US targets Iran’s proxy network to strengthen Iraq’s sovereignty

US targets Iran’s proxy network to strengthen Iraq’s sovereignty

2025-09-26

Members of the designated terrorist group Kataib al-Imam Ali take part in a weapons training course


Syria Removed from Google’s Advertising Sanctions List, Sparking Hope for Economic Growth

Syria Removed from Google’s Advertising Sanctions List, Sparking Hope for Economic Growth

2025-09-17

For the first time since 2011, Google restored advertising services in Syria in August 2025. [Al


Hizbullah delays decision to disarm, stalling progress in Lebanon

Hizbullah delays decision to disarm, stalling progress in Lebanon

2025-07-10

Khaled al-Azzi told Al-Fassel. Israeli forces have withdrawn from Lebanon under the terms


Houthis undermine Baghdad as they seek to expand footprint in Iraq

Houthis undermine Baghdad as they seek to expand footprint in Iraq

2025-04-25

and protection of Iran-backed Iraqi militias, to the detriment of their host country, sources told Al-Fassel


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

for information on key al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) leaders and their financial networks, as the group


Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity Achieves Record Output

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity Achieves Record Output

2025-09-11

to the General Company for Electrical Industry, in Baghdad's al-Waziriyah district, on April 5, 2023. Ahmed al


Iraqi forces strengthen as US shifts to advisory role

Iraqi forces strengthen as US shifts to advisory role

2025-09-19

’ capabilities," Maj. Gen. Tahseen al-Khafaji, media director at Iraq’s Ministry of Defense, told Al-Fassel


Masam Project: Clearing Landmines and Restoring Hope in Yemen

Masam Project: Clearing Landmines and Restoring Hope in Yemen

2025-09-09

northern Shabwa governorate, on January 19, 2022. [Saleh Al-Obeidi/AFP] Riyadh


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

A woman carries a child through al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria's al-Hasakeh province on April 18


Iran’s cash smuggling to Hizbullah faces pushback in Iraq

Iran’s cash smuggling to Hizbullah faces pushback in Iraq

2025-09-15

by Asharq Al-Awsat on September 5 highlighted one such attempt through the al-Qaim border crossing between


Azerbaijan Begins Gas Exports to Syria Through Turkey, Promises Energy Relief

Azerbaijan Begins Gas Exports to Syria Through Turkey, Promises Energy Relief

2025-09-06

By Al-Fassel


US strike hit high-level Houthi leadership meeting, sources affirm

US strike hit high-level Houthi leadership meeting, sources affirm

2025-04-11

. Also killed were finance chief Hassan al-Mutawakkil, al-Sumud Brigades operations official Rauf


ISIS online operations vulnerable to enhanced global tech surveillance

ISIS online operations vulnerable to enhanced global tech surveillance

2025-03-13

global terrorist networks, extremist group specialist Yahya Mohammed Ali told Al-Fassel


Aden Cisterns: Yemen’s Ancient Marvel Earns Place on Arab Architectural Heritage List

Aden Cisterns: Yemen’s Ancient Marvel Earns Place on Arab Architectural Heritage List

2025-09-03

By Al-Fassel


US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis

US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis

2024-11-18

) and the Houthis. The 26 companies, individuals and vessels associated with Al-Qatirji Company raised