ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

2024-12-21

ISIS has 'reinterpreted' an ancient Islamic tax, using it to extort religious minorities


New sanctions on 'shadow fleet' target illicit exports of Iranian oil

New sanctions on 'shadow fleet' target illicit exports of Iranian oil

2024-12-11

round of US sanctions on the Iranian regime's illicit sale of oil to foreign markets targets a "shadow


On 9th anniversary of Houthis' coup, Yemen's troubles linger

On 9th anniversary of Houthis' coup, Yemen's troubles linger

2023-09-06

] Nine years ago this month, in September 2014, the Iran-backed Houthis staged a coup in Sanaa


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

Laden. After US special forces killed the al-Qaeda leader in Pakistan in 2011, his adult


ISIS atrocities laid bare in digital archive now open to public

ISIS atrocities laid bare in digital archive now open to public

2024-12-10

. It includes virtual visits of former ISIS detention centers and first-hand accounts about life inside them


Maersk pauses Red Sea shipping 'until further notice' as Houthis launch new attacks

Maersk pauses Red Sea shipping 'until further notice' as Houthis launch new attacks

2024-01-03

anti-ship ballistic missiles in the Red Sea fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. [US Navy


Iraq opens new Gulf port docks in push for economic diversification

Iraq opens new Gulf port docks in push for economic diversification

2024-12-13

. The two nations reinforced their collaboration during recent US-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee


Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

2023-11-20

Yemen failed to hit targets inside Israel might have influenced the decision to refocus on the Red Sea


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

exponentially. Inside the camp, the group has erected signs and mobilized fighters' wives, widows


Yemen ramps up naval forces as Houthis harass Red Sea shipping

Yemen ramps up naval forces as Houthis harass Red Sea shipping

2023-12-23

Houthis on cargo ships in the Red Sea, Yemen's legitimate government is exploring ways to enhance


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

leaders on its soil. While US efforts have succeeded in weakening AQAP, recent intelligence


US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

2024-12-04

to boost Saudi Arabia's precision strike capabilities. It also includes advanced weaponry


Press freedom under attack from Hizbullah, supporters in Lebanon

Press freedom under attack from Hizbullah, supporters in Lebanon

2024-12-11

. "It's barbarism and an attempt to silence us, because they know we represent [television] channels


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

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

2024-12-02

drone strike that eliminated his successor Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul, US capabilities have grown


Houthis' involvement in Hamas-Israeli war threatens to derail Yemen peace process

Houthis' involvement in Hamas-Israeli war threatens to derail Yemen peace process

2023-11-11

that the Houthis had shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, a senior US defense official said, confirming