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


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


US keeps up unrelenting pressure on al-Qaeda operatives, affiliates

US keeps up unrelenting pressure on al-Qaeda operatives, affiliates

2024-12-02

Smoke rises in Kabul on July 31, 2022, following a US drone strike that killed al-Qaeda chief Ayman


By enabling Iran, Russia and China empower chaos in Red Sea

By enabling Iran, Russia and China empower chaos in Red Sea

2024-01-21

. [Ansarullah Media Center/AFP] Russia and China's refusal to condemn the Houthis' attacks


US transfers over 1 million rounds of seized Iranian ammo to Ukraine

US transfers over 1 million rounds of seized Iranian ammo to Ukraine

2023-10-05

the Houthis, forensic evidence has linked the Islamic Republic to drone attacks in the region and beyond


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


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


ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

2024-11-26

about planning and training for attacks on behalf of ISIS. The dual-national US-Albanian


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

of the US-based Foreign Policy Research Institute, told AFP. Speedy insurgent advances