Yemen warns shipping firms against Houthis' self-legitimacy scheme

Yemen warns shipping firms against Houthis' self-legitimacy scheme

2025-01-06

Coordination Center (HOCC) last February, and has been using it to extort money from commercial vessels


After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa

After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa

2025-01-02

to expand its influence, the US emphasizes sustainable development and collaborative security


Iraq dismantles ISIS network in nationwide counterterror push

Iraq dismantles ISIS network in nationwide counterterror push

2025-01-09

secure bases or effective leadership, military officials said. Iraqi forces killed seven


Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

2025-01-03

] Syria's de facto new leader has used al-Qaeda for his own purposes, forming and then breaking his alliance


US strikes hit Houthi missile site as Houthis lie about targeting US warplane

US strikes hit Houthi missile site as Houthis lie about targeting US warplane

2024-12-27

minor injuries," CENTCOM said. Military officials dismissed the Houthis' boast


Beijing seeks to strengthen presence in region via covert military base

Beijing seeks to strengthen presence in region via covert military base

2025-01-01

Emirates (UAE) for more than 50 years -- a relationship it has never sought to hide -- with the US


ISIS 'zakat' extortion forced local residents who could not pay to relocate

ISIS 'zakat' extortion forced local residents who could not pay to relocate

2025-01-02

Experts recover remains on July 15 from Alo Antar, a natural pit near Mosul that ISIS used


US offers $35 million for information on senior IRGC commanders

US offers $35 million for information on senior IRGC commanders

2024-12-23

. US officials have tied Shahlai to a history of directing attacks against the United States and its


Russia's failed Syrian gambit exposes al-Assad's fatal miscalculation

Russia's failed Syrian gambit exposes al-Assad's fatal miscalculation

2024-12-27

and validated US and international warnings about the perils of depending on Russian protection. US


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

at least seven civilians near Homs, AFP reported. A day earlier, "Russian air strikes


ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts

ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts

2024-12-30

funds," demanding "exorbitant sums exceeding many people's financial capacity." Those who


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


US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

2024-12-04

arms sales broaden the scope of Saudi-US cooperation, US officials stress these agreements are part


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

ISIS used the al-Khasfa sinkhole, south of Mosul, as a mass grave. The site is seen here in a photo


ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

2024-12-21

. Experts attribute ISIS's distortion of jizya to financial desperation, noting the group even imposes