2. Diplomacy

    2021-09-24

    China pledges 'unconditional' support for Taliban while Afghans lose freedoms

    While much of the world has adopted a wait-and-see approach to engagement with the Taliban, China has shown it is ready to build -- or buy -- friendly relations with the group.

  3. Security

    2021-09-24

    Iraq launches campaign to secure archaeological sites in Dhi Qar

    Security forces and archaeologists are coming together to protect Iraq's historic sites and ancient artefacts in Dhi Qar, and safeguard them from smuggling.

  4. Refugees

    2021-09-24

    Afghan evacuation, joint exercise highlight strength of US-Qatar partnership

    Qatar's support for the evacuation from Afghanistan and its ongoing hosting and partnership with US troops have been critical for regional security, the US defence secretary said.

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Al-Qaeda will seek to regroup under Taliban's mantle, experts warn

With its message of support for the Taliban, al-Qaeda has given an early signal that it will attempt to build on its historic ties with the group.

Al-Qaeda will seek to regroup under Taliban's mantle, experts warn
  1. Diplomacy

    2021-09-23

    US to donate another 500 million COVID vaccine doses, totalling over 1 billion

    The pledge from President Joe Biden at the COVID-19 summit brings the total US commitment of donated vaccine doses to 1.1 billion -- more than the rest of the world combined.

  2. Terrorism

    2021-09-23

    Asaib Ahl al-Haq defiance exposes escalating conflict among Iraqi militias

    Militia leader Qais al-Khazaali has been flouting orders from Iran as the so-called 'axis of resistance' is cracking under the strain of conflicts over money, influence and leadership.

  3. Human Rights

    2021-09-23

    US, EU step up Yemen aid with $600 million pledge at UN event

    The United States, which led the humanitarian response with $290 million in additional assistance, said aid alone cannot end the crisis.

  4. Terrorism

    2021-09-22

    Houthi barbarity smooths path for al-Qaeda resurgence in Yemen

    The extremist group's revival is not inevitable, say analysts, and could be slowed or even halted by political stability in Yemen and an end to war.

  5. Crime & Justice

    2021-09-22

    US sanctions on Omani businessman highlight Iran's illegal oil sales

    Mahmood Rashid Amur al-Habsi used several companies to facilitate shipments of Iranian oil to foreign customers, circumventing restrictions related to Iran.

  6. Security

    2021-09-22

    'Bright Star' military exercise reinforces Middle East stability amid tensions

    The multinational military exercise 'Bright Star' brought 21 militaries together in Egypt this month to train together and enhance security ties.

  1. Terrorism

    2021-09-21

    Al-Qaeda will seek to regroup under Taliban's mantle, experts warn

    With its message of support for the Taliban, al-Qaeda has given an early signal that it will attempt to build on its historic ties with the group.

  2. Economy

    2021-09-21

    Iran's economic inroads into Lebanon spark fears of repercussions

    Binding the weak Lebanese economy to the Iranian economy 'is Iran's dream and long-term goal', but for many Lebanese citizens, such a developments spells further crisis and instability.

  3. Crime & Justice

    2021-09-21

    Houthis bombard civilian homes in Marib with missiles and drones

    The targeting of local residents and internally displaced persons has drawn public outrage, and appears to be part of a larger plan to gain control of the province.

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  1. Security

    2021-09-21

    Arab coalition thwarts Houthi drone boat attack on Red Sea port

    Two remote-controlled, explosives-laden boats belonging to the Houthis were destroyed near Salif port in al-Hodeidah province Monday.

  2. Security

    2021-09-21

    2 al-Qaeda linked commanders killed in Syria

    Two extremist leaders, widely reported to be Hurras al-Deen officials, have been killed in drone strikes in Syria's Idlib province, monitor says.

  3. Human Rights

    2021-09-20

    Houthis' 'cold-blooded' executions draw international ire

    Eight men and a teenaged boy were shot in the back by a Houthi firing squad during a public execution in Sanaa's Tahrir Square.

  4. Religion

    2021-09-20

    Once an ISIS prison, Mosul church gets new bell cast in Lebanon

    'After seven years of silence, the bell of Mar Tuma rang for the first time,' said a priest at the inauguration, drawing applause and ululations from the crowd.

  5. Terrorism

    2021-09-20

    US sanctions Hizbullah-linked financial networks supporting terrorism

    Hizbullah is increasingly searching for additional sources of revenue to bolster its coffers, the US warns, urging governments to take steps to prevent the group from exploiting the financial system.

  6. Security

    2021-09-20

    Heavily defended Iranian missile base vulnerable to US precision weapons

    Iran has placed significant air defences around the Khorramabad base to deter any attack by an air force, but precision guided weapons, such as US tactical missiles, make such defences useless.

  7. Energy

    2021-09-17

    Lebanese lash out at Hizbullah over Iran tanker escort spectacle

    Many Lebanese are enraged by the entry of tankers carrying Iranian oil into the Bekaa Valley via Syria with an armed Hizbullah escort, saying the illegal move will spell 'disaster' for Lebanon.

  8. Human Rights

    2021-09-17

    Amnesty slams 'climate of impunity' over Iran prison deaths

    Despite reports of at least 72 deaths in custody in Iran's prisons over the past 11 years, Iranian officials fail to take responsibility or hold anyone accountable.

  9. Politics

    2021-09-17

    Qatar offers vital mediation, support to Afghan people

    Gulf states are providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people after the airlift, with Qatar also stepping in as a diplomatic mediator.

  10. Terrorism

    2021-09-17

    US sanctions 5 Turkey-based al-Qaeda facilitators

    Al-Qaeda used financial couriers to facilitate funds transfers, including providing money to the families of imprisoned members of the group.

  11. Women's Rights

    2021-09-16

    Iranian guards ordered female IAEA inspectors to remove clothing

    Diplomats say up to seven separate incidents occurred in which Iranian guards at nuclear facilities inappropriately touched and harassed female members of the UN monitoring agency.

  12. Energy

    2021-09-16

    Iraqis welcome energy development contract with French firm

    French company TotalEnergies has signed a $27 billion contract to invest in four mega oil, gas and solar energy projects in southern Iraq.

  13. Diplomacy

    2021-09-15

    Experts eye Israel normalisation accords as means to counter Iranian threats

    The normalisation accords brokered last year have already paid dividends and are among the most important agreements in the modern era to establish peace in the Middle East, analysts say.

  14. Analysis

    2021-09-15

    Tehran's mismanagement, misplaced priorities fuel growing domestic unrest

    As the Iranian regime careens from crisis to crisis on the domestic and international front, public unrest and dissent have been on the rise, and many see an emboldened resistance movement.

  15. Security

    2021-09-15

    Spanish port off Gibraltar projects US naval power across regions

    Strategically situated near the Strait of Gibraltar, Naval Station Rota allows US and NATO ships to project military power into the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East.