Lebanon needs 'security formula' overhaul to empower army, experts say

Lebanon needs 'security formula' overhaul to empower army, experts say

2024-11-06

] BEIRUT -- Hizbullah is violating the authority of the Lebanese state and undermining the work


Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts

Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts

2024-11-14

of "resistance" risk isolation from Iraqi society and defy al-Sistani's religious authority, al-Shammari said


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

that advocated terrorism." While Omar bin Laden denied being the author of the comments -- published


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

authorities and aid organizations, appeals frequently cite fabricated medical emergencies, he added


'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war

2024-12-09

in our own country." Human rights activist Ahmed Shawqi said Taez province authorities


IRGC drug smuggling operations accelerate, despite regional tensions

IRGC drug smuggling operations accelerate, despite regional tensions

2024-10-21

that were seized by the Jordanian authorities. [Jordan Public Security Directorate


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

leaders and promoting ISIS-issued publications and videos. Separately, US authorities


Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

2024-11-25

. Using established resident lists, fingerprints and eye scans, authorities conducted identity


Houthis on track to extort $2 billion a year for 'safe passage' assurances

Houthis on track to extort $2 billion a year for 'safe passage' assurances

2024-11-19

" authorized by a legitimate government, but rather money demanded via "terrorist means," said economist Fares


The legacy of terrorism: 200 mass graves left behind by ISIS in Iraq

The legacy of terrorism: 200 mass graves left behind by ISIS in Iraq

2024-10-08

authorities and the United Nations Investigative Team promoting accountability for ISIS crimes (UNITAD


Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

2024-11-01

in spring this year, was not made public by Chinese authorities. Details emerged only after commercial


Iranian regime's 'unity of arenas' theory in tatters after 'axis' leaders' deaths

Iranian regime's 'unity of arenas' theory in tatters after 'axis' leaders' deaths

2024-10-29

an opportunity for the legitimate Lebanese and Palestinian authorities to regain their balance," he said


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

authorities said. The raids were carried out "with technical support" and intelligence provided


US acts to counter Houthi threat in Red Sea, support regional partners

US acts to counter Houthi threat in Red Sea, support regional partners

2024-10-21

. Houthi attacks drove down Suez Canal revenues "by 40 to 50%" in 2023-2024, Egyptian President Abdel


Lebanon 'serious' about implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701

Lebanon 'serious' about implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701

2024-10-07

outside the weapons of the legitimate Lebanese authority, in preparation for disarming the militias," he