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


Iranian regime feels weight of sanctions, recent actions reveal

Iranian regime feels weight of sanctions, recent actions reveal

2024-12-30

drones to Russia, which Moscow has used in its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians


Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

2023-12-13

have been launched from Yemen by the Houthis, and from Lebanon by Hizbullah and Hamas, while US forces


US-Iraq relationship solid despite militias' attempts to undermine it

US-Iraq relationship solid despite militias' attempts to undermine it

2023-11-09

attacks, said international coalition commander US Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane. Through


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

A Russian Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter sits abandoned at Qamishli Airport in northeastern


ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts

ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts

2024-12-30

. Hammad described how ISIS operatives "regularly visited residents based on prepared lists and collected


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


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


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


Israel-Hamas war already hitting tourism, regional economies: IMF

Israel-Hamas war already hitting tourism, regional economies: IMF

2023-10-26

triggered by the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Kristalina Georgieva said at the Future Investment


Iran's 'reckless' behavior further enflames regional tensions

Iran's 'reckless' behavior further enflames regional tensions

2024-01-19

. Hours later, three armed drones were shot down over Erbil's airport, where US forces are based as 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

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


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


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