US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

2024-10-23

US President Joe Biden greets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Washington


Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

2024-10-22

hosting of the US military's largest base in the Middle East, al-Udeid air base, underscores its


Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

2024-10-25

. "The Iraqi-led strikes were conducted to disrupt and degrade ISIS attack networks in Iraq and were enabled


Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

2024-11-02

their foreign elements with Syrians to guard their bases and headquarters, effectively making them scapegoats


Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

2024-10-21

is today using the Houthis and its other proxies to threaten navigation by launching missile attacks on oil


After Sinwar's death, US, world leaders press for return of hostages

After Sinwar's death, US, world leaders press for return of hostages

2024-10-21

Hamas leader and October 7 attack mastermind Yahya Sinwar attends a rally in Gaza City on October 1


Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

2024-11-06

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar heads to hide in a tunnel before launching the terrorist attack on Israel


IRGC drug smuggling operations accelerate, despite regional tensions

IRGC drug smuggling operations accelerate, despite regional tensions

2024-10-21

-smuggling operations are thwarted "at least once a week." Khalil noted "the increased use


Hizbullah continues to store weapons near airport, civilian areas

Hizbullah continues to store weapons near airport, civilian areas

2024-10-18

and smoke. My four children and I felt as if the building would collapse on us," she told Al-Fassel


Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

2024-10-31

, with focus on restoring the base of the royal throne of Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BCE


IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

2024-10-18

An Iraqi Ministry of Interior display highlights the dangers of drug use on August 19. [Iraqi Drug


Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

2024-10-29

Mikati's response "gives us a glimmer of hope" that the Lebanese state "has begun to assume its


US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

2024-10-02

to plan, organize and conduct attacks against civilians and military personnel from the US, our allies


UAE and US deepen strategic ties during historic meeting in Washington

UAE and US deepen strategic ties during historic meeting in Washington

2024-10-02

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United


US approves sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt

US approves sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt

2024-09-30

. Egypt asked to purchase the Stinger missiles "for vehicle-based use on existing Avenger systems