Syria’s Captagon empire: A toxic legacy of Assad regime

Syria’s Captagon empire: A toxic legacy of Assad regime

2025-10-10

Backed by Hizbullah and IRGC, the Assad regime turned Syria into the world’s top Captagon producer


Iraq investigates drone attacks linked to Iran-backed militias

Iraq investigates drone attacks linked to Iran-backed militias

2026-06-05

"the Iraqi government is determined to resolve the issue of these dangerous militias due to the inherent


Syria seeks independence by cutting Hizbullah links

Syria seeks independence by cutting Hizbullah links

2026-06-18

is systematically distancing itself from Hizbullah, citing the group's involvement in the Syrian war


Egypt's al-Arish serves as humanitarian hub for Gaza aid efforts

Egypt's al-Arish serves as humanitarian hub for Gaza aid efforts

2023-12-08

-Hamas war, "Egypt emerged as a vital regional actor, an essential mediator, and a key access point


Drone strike on UAE nuclear plant signals Iran’s reckless escalation

Drone strike on UAE nuclear plant signals Iran’s reckless escalation

2026-05-29

political channels to actively ward off the growing specter of regional war. On May 17, a drone


Australian 'ISIS bride' renounces extremist ideology

Australian 'ISIS bride' renounces extremist ideology

2026-06-09

for an Australian woman who joined the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) have sparked a renewed, critical


Turkish authorities arrest 110 suspects over extremist activities

Turkish authorities arrest 110 suspects over extremist activities

2026-06-05

. These desperate recruitment efforts stand in stark contrast to the cultural values widely embraced across


ISIS atrocities against Yazidi people violate Islamic principles

ISIS atrocities against Yazidi people violate Islamic principles

2026-05-27

] The "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) committed a violent and brutal act of genocide against the Yazidi


Economic Fury targets Iraqi oil official Ali Maarij al-Bahadly

Economic Fury targets Iraqi oil official Ali Maarij al-Bahadly

2026-05-20

. By leveraging government positions, the network exploited Iraqi national wealth for the benefit of foreign


Lebanon's president draws line with Iranian regime: 'no more wars on our soil'

Lebanon's president draws line with Iranian regime: 'no more wars on our soil'

2025-03-03

Republic on February 23, saying his war-weary nation would no longer serve as a theater for the ambitions


US military airstrikes weaken extremist groups in Somalia

US military airstrikes weaken extremist groups in Somalia

2026-01-31

align with broader efforts to support the Somali government in rebuilding national security frameworks


Human intelligence proves decisive in operation against ISIS leader

Human intelligence proves decisive in operation against ISIS leader

2026-06-03

operation that killed Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) global second-in-command Bilal al-Manuki


Syria becomes Iraq's energy lifeline as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz

Syria becomes Iraq's energy lifeline as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-08

on oil for roughly 90 percent of its government revenue, and most exports traditionally pass through


Leadership fragility caused ISIS's swift demise

Leadership fragility caused ISIS's swift demise

2026-05-22

. However, the group’s inherent fragility and true nature were quickly exposed the moment the organized war


US strikes against ISIS targets in Syria

US strikes against ISIS targets in Syria

2026-01-22

in a continuing effort to dismantle the terrorist organization's operational capabilities