Al-Sharaa affirms Syria's return to world stage

Al-Sharaa affirms Syria's return to world stage

2026-10-08

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly


Military incompetence sinking Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Military incompetence sinking Russia's Black Sea Fleet

2024-05-15

-- Ukraine has destroyed one third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet of 80 warships, but Russian leaders do


Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

2024-10-02

boats, which then ferried crates to shore. [US Government] Russia has been


Silent backers rising as US power secures the Strait of Hormuz

Silent backers rising as US power secures the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-27

in isolation, instead benefiting from a calculated web of quiet backing from China and Russia


Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

2024-12-06

pointing to Syria's complacency, Russia's distraction with its war on Ukraine and Iran's preoccupation


'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

2024-12-09

and desperate circumstances many Yemenis are facing to recruit mercenaries to fight for Russia in Ukraine


Aerial photos may show Russia supplying weapons to Houthis

Aerial photos may show Russia supplying weapons to Houthis

2024-08-01

and smaller Houthi boats, which then ferried crates to shore. [US Government] Russia may


Lebanese army seen as key force to secure national sovereignty

Lebanese army seen as key force to secure national sovereignty

2026-10-17

Brigadier General Marcel Baloukji, former head of the army border committee with Syria, detailed key


Iraq asserts sovereign security, national authority

Iraq asserts sovereign security, national authority

2026-10-14

years of grueling struggle against the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS), Iraq has successfully


Beyond Iraqi bases: Washington signals partnership, not retreat

Beyond Iraqi bases: Washington signals partnership, not retreat

2026-10-02

military formally ended its 12-year mission in Iraq against the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS


Russia's ties with Houthis serve its own geopolitical ambitions

Russia's ties with Houthis serve its own geopolitical ambitions

2024-07-01

] ADEN -- As the Houthis continue to wreak havoc in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, Russia has


Arrest of former Assad regime pilots brings hope

Arrest of former Assad regime pilots brings hope

2026-10-13

of Syria's long-standing aerial bombardment campaign.


Iran-Russia drone technology sharing has troubling implications for Syria

Iran-Russia drone technology sharing has troubling implications for Syria

2023-09-25

in Syria, where both Iran and Russia have a strong presence in support of al-Assad's regime


Lebanon uncovers Hizbullah-linked Syria insurgency network

Lebanon uncovers Hizbullah-linked Syria insurgency network

2026-09-23

The Lebanon-Syria-Israel border region, highlighting the rugged terrain surrounding Lebanon's


Impact of Russia's war seen in Egypt bread price hikes

Impact of Russia's war seen in Egypt bread price hikes

2024-06-10

that it is a consequence of the actions of Russia." Since Egypt is one of the largest importers of wheat