2. Crime & Justice

    2023-08-11

    Beirut-Damascus highway munitions truck incident ignites anger against Hizbullah

    Calls for Hizbullah's disarmament intensified after a truck loaded with the party's weapons overturned in the mountain town of Kahale.

  3. Crime & Justice

    2023-08-11

    Suspected AQAP attack kills Security Belt Forces commander in southern Yemen

    A blast in Abyan province targeted an STC convoy, killing commander Abdullatif al-Sayyid, who previously survived al-Qaeda's terror attempts, and three of his companions.

  4. Security

    2023-08-11

    II MEF: a distinguished combat history in Iraq, Afghanistan

    Battlegrounds for the II Marine Expeditionary Force have included Anbar province, Iraq, and Helmand province, Afghanistan, where it has provided constant support to US allies.

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Iran's 'absurd' Gulf naval alliance fails to gain traction

Iran is the main source of insecurity in the Gulf, seizing tankers and attacking civilian ships on a regular basis, and now it wants to lead an effort to 'protect' the region.

Iran's 'absurd' Gulf naval alliance fails to gain traction
  1. Politics

    2023-08-10

    Cash-strapped Syrian regime hawks national airport to Iran-linked front company

    Syria is allowing Iran to acquire a large stake in Damascus International Airport that will give the Islamic Republic leverage and shows the regime is broke, dissidents say.

  2. Politics

    2023-08-09

    Sahel leaders concerned Niger coup threatens region, opens door for Russian influence

    After the coup against Niger president Mohamed Bazoum, West African countries are concerned about the effect on broader regional peace.

  3. Crime & Justice

    2023-08-09

    Dark era of Iranian media palpable on country's National Journalists' Day

    On a day intended to honor journalists, members of the Iranian media said they have never felt such pessimism about their profession.

  4. Human Rights

    2023-08-08

    Cash transfers benefit 1.5 million Yemeni families

    Emergency cash transfers have been benefitting some 9 million Yemenis across all of Yemen's 333 districts since 2017.

  5. Security

    2023-08-08

    F-16s to play key role in deterring Iranian aggression in Gulf

    The F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all threat fighter aircraft, while the Link 16 system allows the F-16 to communicate with other assets in engaging targets.

  6. Politics

    2023-08-07

    US bars 14 Iraqi banks in crackdown on Iran dollar trade

    The US ban on dollar transactions is part of a broader effort to prevent Iran from depleting Iraq's dollar currency reserves and evading sanctions.

  1. Crime & Justice

    2023-08-04

    Syrian 'shabiha' militia suspect arrested in Germany, accused of war crimes

    Arrest of suspected pro-regime militiaman accused of helping to crush dissent in Syria is part of an international effort to ensure war criminals face justice.

  2. Crime & Justice

    2023-08-04

    Syrian Democratic Forces pursue ISIS remnants in north, east Syria

    With information obtained from civilian tipsters and backing from the international coalition, the SDF continues its hunt for ISIS remnants.

  3. Crime & Justice

    2023-08-04

    Disabled survivors of Beirut port blast still waiting for support, justice

    At least four people who were disabled have died in the past year because they could not afford treatment, or received improper medical care.

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  3. Small, private charities work to alleviate suffering of most needy Lebanese
  1. Crime & Justice

    2023-08-03

    Beirut port makes solid comeback after 2020 blast

    Lebanon's main seaport has resumed operations at close to full capacity, though its full potential cannot be achieved without further development.

  2. Security

    2023-08-02

    Iran's 'absurd' Gulf naval alliance fails to gain traction

    Iran is the main source of insecurity in the Gulf, seizing tankers and attacking civilian ships on a regular basis, and now it wants to lead an effort to 'protect' the region.

  3. Terrorism

    2023-08-02

    UK recognises ISIS 'acts of genocide' against Yazidis

    The announcement came ahead of events marking the ninth anniversary of atrocities ISIS committed against the minority group in Iraq.

  4. Security

    2023-08-02

    US Marine Corps: custom-designed to seize naval bases ahead of land campaign

    Amid Iran's ongoing seizures of ships in the Gulf, and the recent deployment of thousands of Marines in the region, options abound for the US military.

  5. Security

    2023-08-02

    Egypt's army plays key role in stabilising Africa, Middle East

    Egypt's military power is a key asset in the nation's ability to respond to security incidents and defuse conflicts, as well as back up its diplomatic efforts across the region.

  6. Politics

    2023-08-01

    Russian withdrawal from grain deal puts Africa at risk of increased food insecurity

    Taking tonnes of Ukrainian grain out of the global market will have a devastating impact on developing nations in Africa and elsewhere.

  7. Refugees

    2023-08-01

    Syrian regime stalls on refugee return despite normalisation

    Arab countries must hold off on full normalisation with Syria until the refugee repatriation issue is properly addressed, activists say.

  8. Security

    2023-08-01

    Capabilities of F-22 Raptor extend well beyond air-to-air combat

    The stealth fighter-bomber has superior capabilities to detect adversary air defenses and other capabilities that could empower follow-on fighters and bombers to get closer to other targets.

  9. Security

    2023-08-01

    Sukhoi Su-34 proves to be ineffective tool for Russian air force

    Russia's Ministry of Defence continues to tout the fighter-bomber as an essential frontline element, but heavy losses in Ukraine and ineffective technology suggest otherwise.

  10. Crime & Justice

    2023-07-31

    Iraq grapples with burgeoning illicit drug crisis

    Iraq has seen a spike in drug abuse among its own population, sparking rehabilitation efforts and a crackdown on cross-border traffickers.

  11. Analysis

    2023-07-28

    Russia fails to deliver Su-35s to Iran, triggering speculation over health of alliance

    Amid the commotion surrounding the delivery of Su-35s, it became clear in July that the long-awaited fighters would not arrive, with neither government offering an explanation.

  12. Economy

    2023-07-27

    Iraq's Grand al-Faw Port has game-changing potential, despite delays

    Though it has been beset by delays, construction at the Gulf port, which has the potential to boost Iraq's economy, is steadily progressing.

  13. Terrorism

    2023-07-27

    Iraq nabs suspect in ISIS Camp Speicher massacre of 2014

    Iraq continues to pursue justice for victims of the massacre of 1,700 cadets at Tikrit Air Academy and accountability for the perpetrators.

  14. Science Technology

    2023-07-27

    Superior pilot training sets F-35A fighter ahead of competition

    More than 2,000 pilots and 14,000 repair personnel, all trained to phenomenal levels, keep an unparalleled fighter jet far ahead of any imagined rivals.

  15. Security

    2023-07-26

    Houthi sea mines drift towards Red Sea shipping lanes

    The Iran-backed group has continued to plant sea mines in the Red Sea that threaten international shipping and Yemeni fishermen.