Security 2024-12-10
ISIS atrocities laid bare in digital archive now open to public
New digital museum shares the testimonies of ISIS prisoners in Iraq and Syria and 3D footage of the group's former prisons and its mass graves.
Security 2024-12-10
US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse
US airstrikes targeted ISIS camps in central Syria as part of efforts to ensure the group does not seek to capitalize on the regime's collapse.
Security 2024-12-09
Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon
Public opposition to the presence of Hizbullah leadership and weapons in residential areas is mounting as civilians fear for their safety.
Security 2024-12-09
'Stranded in Russia': Houthis prey on Yemen's poor to fuel Kremlin's war
The Houthis are recruiting Yemenis to fight in Ukraine, exploiting their desperation with false promises of safe jobs in security and Russian citizenship.
Security 2024-12-06
US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat
Reward money is offered for intelligence on key al-Qaeda leaders and their financial networks as part of efforts to curb the group's global threat.
Security 2024-12-06
Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance
The extremist alliance's unchecked advance on key cities indicates the Syrian regime and its backers are distracted, weakened and unprepared.
Security 2024-12-04
US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package
Pending US arms deal with Saudi Arabia coincides with increased diplomatic engagement and is slated to boost stability and defense ties.
Security 2024-12-04
Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias
Baghdad moves against militias launching attacks from Iraqi soil, but faces a delicate balancing act as Iranian proxies adapt and tensions rise.
Security 2024-12-03
Justice served: Lebanese welcome news of al-Hariri assassin's reported death in Syria
Convicted in 2020 of the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, Salim Ayyash led the team that carried out the killing.
Security 2024-12-02
ISIS's once-roaring propaganda operations dwindle to a whisper
The group's media machine has stalled as counter-terrorism messaging, platform crackdowns and funding shortages take their toll.