2017-05-04
As Yemen's war drags on, extremist groups have been quietly establishing military positions and preparing to launch surprise attacks to expand their presence in the country.
2017-05-02
Al-Wafa movement leader Murtada al-Sanadi has been named a 'specially designated global terrorist' and operates from Qom, Iran.
2017-04-27
The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has been using children and adults with mental or physical disabilities to carry out its attacks in west Mosul.
2017-04-26
Syrian regime forces, Lebanon's Hizbullah and Iran-backed militias have been using the town of Maharda as a base for military operations.
2017-04-24
The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' is no longer honouring its commitment to pay compensation to the families of slain fighters.
2017-04-19
Al-Nusra Front has failed in its latest attempt to storm the Lebanese border town, amid ongoing tension with rival extremist groups.
2017-04-14
A spike in extremist attacks on religious and historic shrines has sparked calls for local and international help to protect Yemen's heritage.
2017-04-11
Egyptians of all faiths have been offering condolences to the victims of the Palm Sunday attacks at mourners' tents set up around the country.
2017-04-05
Local officials in the Lebanese border town of Arsal tell Al-Mashareq they have received death threats on their mobile phones.
2017-04-04
Local officials met the day after the deadly attack in al-Houta and agreed to implement strong new measures to raise the level of readiness.
