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

. The future of Russia's bases in Syria is uncertain. [Delil Souleiman/AFP] While the US


US renews Houthis' terrorist designation as it strikes anti-ship missiles in Yemen

US renews Houthis' terrorist designation as it strikes anti-ship missiles in Yemen

2024-01-18

with more than 150 munitions last week, while US forces later attacked a Houthi radar site in what


Houthis use Hamas war as pretext to attract new recruits

Houthis use Hamas war as pretext to attract new recruits

2023-11-24

A fighter loyal to the Iran-backed Houthis shouts slogans during a military parade through


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

traders," per the CRS report. Most reported China-based buyers are small, semi-independent


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

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle conducts combat patrols on October 20. [US Air Force


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

be attacked under any circumstances,” the statement said. "Despite the difficulty of publicly


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

. Mosul-based journalist Younes Qays, who oversaw the data collection in Iraq, told AFP he was profoundly


Iran's military drone program hit by sweeping international sanctions

Iran's military drone program hit by sweeping international sanctions

2024-04-22

responsible for the weekend's attack." The US sanctions target executives of Iran-based UAV


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


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

. ISIS creates false media platforms focused on al-Hol camp coverage using fake accounts and fictitious


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

attacks beyond its regional base. Analysts warn that despite setbacks, the group continues


Renewed calls to designate Houthis as terrorists amid Israel-Hamas war

Renewed calls to designate Houthis as terrorists amid Israel-Hamas war

2023-11-22

-- and unconditionally." Houthis' rejection of peace Even before the latest spate of attacks directed


US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

2024-12-04

training at Fort Bliss, Texas, on November 24. [Saudi Ministry of Defense] The US


Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

2023-11-28

, and the Houthis have set up an operations room with foreign experts to launch attacks on the Saudi border