In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

2025-01-31

dissolution so as not to enter into armed conflict with Tahrir al-Sham." On January 30, the US


Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

2025-02-07

attempting to use as an incubator. To date, 19 groups of Iraqi women and children have been


Silence surrounding Hizbullah hijacker's assassination raises questions

Silence surrounding Hizbullah hijacker's assassination raises questions

2025-02-03

in the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 and the murder of 23-year-old US Navy diver Robert Stethem, who


Up to $10 million offered for information that disrupts ISIS-K networks

Up to $10 million offered for information that disrupts ISIS-K networks

2025-01-23

prevent attacks or dismantle terrorist networks. Understanding how ISIS-K operates


Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

2024-01-05

on December 18 announced the initiative after Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated attacks on tankers, cargo


Daily life is a 'bitter struggle for survival' in Yemen

Daily life is a 'bitter struggle for survival' in Yemen

2023-09-29

." Since the Houthis overran Sanaa in a September 2014 coup, triggering a protracted war, the lives


French strikes targeting ISIS in Syria support regional stability

French strikes targeting ISIS in Syria support regional stability

2025-01-22

international coalition's effort to defeat ISIS in 2014, with troops based in the United Arab Emirates


Al-Qaeda slides into obscurity as extremist stance backfires

Al-Qaeda slides into obscurity as extremist stance backfires

2025-01-17

for al-Qaeda seniors" than an operational base for the extremist group. Religious extremism


No place for ISIS as Syria's new leader seeks wider acceptance

No place for ISIS as Syria's new leader seeks wider acceptance

2025-01-13

in January, US and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured an ISIS attack cell leader near Deir Ezzor


Continued Iranian weapon smuggling destabilizes region

Continued Iranian weapon smuggling destabilizes region

2023-09-20

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


Al-Qaeda fades into digital oblivion as former allies turn away

Al-Qaeda fades into digital oblivion as former allies turn away

2025-01-20

era, he added, failing to inspire the mass following it used to command. Al-Qaeda's


After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa

After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa

2025-01-02

impacts Egypt's economy. Suez Canal revenues have dropped as a result of the Houthis' attacks


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


Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

2025-01-03

] Syria's de facto new leader has used al-Qaeda for his own purposes, forming and then breaking his alliance


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