US-Saudi agreement to enhance kingdom's defense, economy

US-Saudi agreement to enhance kingdom's defense, economy

2024-07-18

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives US Secretary of State Antony Blinken


After ISIS defeat, international coalition keeps up the fight

After ISIS defeat, international coalition keeps up the fight

2024-07-15

. The coalition, officially known as Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, was established


With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

2024-07-19

their final hideouts," it said in a July 5 video. Members of the US-led coalition have


Idlib protests against Tahrir al-Sham show no signs of abating

Idlib protests against Tahrir al-Sham show no signs of abating

2024-08-04

and financial activity in Idlib through affiliated companies, and retains revenues generated from crossings


Al-Hol repatriations gain momentum with Iraqi, Kyrgyz returnees

Al-Hol repatriations gain momentum with Iraqi, Kyrgyz returnees

2024-07-31

delegation meets with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and Iraqi officials in Baghdad on July 9


Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

2024-07-15

. IRGC affiliates equipped the laboratory with instruments used in the manufacture of narcotic pills


'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

2024-07-08

little doubt that Hizbullah uses the airport, as well as land and sea crossings it controls, to bring


Why is Russia pushing for North–South corridor completion?

Why is Russia pushing for North–South corridor completion?

2024-07-26

. This confirms "its need for more freedom of movement and perhaps the transfer of weapons, or the use of the line


Iranian graffiti in Syria's al-Mayadeen push 'ideological change'

Iranian graffiti in Syria's al-Mayadeen push 'ideological change'

2024-07-07

told Al-Fassel. It used to be that sectarian slogans appeared only on the walls


Jordanian forces vigilant against Iranian threats to the kingdom

Jordanian forces vigilant against Iranian threats to the kingdom

2024-07-08

-linked plot to destabilize a key US ally, Reuters reported. Two days earlier, Jordanian


US counterterrorism assistance to Egypt continues to deliver results

US counterterrorism assistance to Egypt continues to deliver results

2024-07-03

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi receives a delegation from the US House of Representatives


Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

2024-07-22

-- which is backed by the US-led international coalition -- launched 28 security operations against ISIS


China's arms exports decline amid quality problems

China's arms exports decline amid quality problems

2024-07-22

reported problems with two of a seven-strong batch of Chinese-made K8-W light training aircraft following


Hunger on rise in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

Hunger on rise in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

2024-07-22

the Houthis that requested UN staff with US and UK citizenship leave the areas under the group's control


Iraq targets ISIS sleeper cells during intensive campaign

Iraq targets ISIS sleeper cells during intensive campaign

2024-07-06

and several of its hideouts in eastern Salaheddine province, killing seven of the group's fighters