Iraq cannot afford militia money laundering

Iraq cannot afford militia money laundering

2026-10-16

. For example, illicit banking networks have used forged records to execute billions of dollars in fraudulent


Chinese parts help Houthis build weapons inside Yemen

Chinese parts help Houthis build weapons inside Yemen

2026-10-11

production capacity relies heavily on dual-use foreign hardware often mislabeled within complex international


Arrest of former Assad regime pilots brings hope

Arrest of former Assad regime pilots brings hope

2026-10-13

. Observers have long tracked the widespread use of unguided barrel bombs dropped on densely populated


Iraq asserts sovereign security, national authority

Iraq asserts sovereign security, national authority

2026-10-14

. The US-led International Coalition has successfully concluded its mission, having provided critical


Houthis threaten civilians along Yemen’s vital transport route

Houthis threaten civilians along Yemen’s vital transport route

2026-10-10

exercise extreme caution when using major roads near contested areas where fighting remains active


Lebanon strikes Captagon networks in devastating blow to regional drug trade

Lebanon strikes Captagon networks in devastating blow to regional drug trade

2025-08-25

Lebanon's army dismantles a massive Captagon lab in Yammouneh, Baalbek, on July 13, seizing tons


Iraq strengthens sovereignty, builds new global partnerships

Iraq strengthens sovereignty, builds new global partnerships

2026-10-10

. The recent conclusion of the US's anti "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) mission and Turkey’s handover


Beijing bets on Iran, but risks strategic failure

Beijing bets on Iran, but risks strategic failure

2026-10-05

. The systems may complicate US and allied air operations by threatening aircraft, helicopters and unmanned


US-led security cooperation reshapes Gulf defense priorities

US-led security cooperation reshapes Gulf defense priorities

2026-10-04

large as US military commanders warn of a transition to high-intensity operations should diplomatic


Al-Sharaa affirms Syria's return to world stage

Al-Sharaa affirms Syria's return to world stage

2026-10-08

notably participated in a special session hosted by US President Donald J. Trump for Arab and Muslim


Beyond Iraqi bases: Washington signals partnership, not retreat

Beyond Iraqi bases: Washington signals partnership, not retreat

2026-10-02

of the US military mission in Iraq. [Ahmad Al-Rubaye / AFP] On September 30, the US


Houthi threats to Lebanon unmask Iran's proxy war

Houthi threats to Lebanon unmask Iran's proxy war

2026-10-06

as expendable assets that the Iranian regime uses to dictate terms during tense geopolitical security


Houthi conflict pushes Yemeni children toward starvation

Houthi conflict pushes Yemeni children toward starvation

2026-10-03

-term health complications for children," she said, using a pseudonym. In August 2025


Technology breaks Houthi grip on Yemen's internet

Technology breaks Houthi grip on Yemen's internet

2026-09-29

," technical expert Ghazi Ahmed told Al-Fassel using a pseudonym. "They exploit this strategic


Lebanese military dismantle Captagon factories on Syria border

Lebanese military dismantle Captagon factories on Syria border

2025-06-18

Army Directorate of Guidance] The Lebanese army found equipment used