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Russia exploited Syria as weapons testing ground in preparation for Ukraine invasion
Security

2022-02-28

Russia exploited Syria as weapons testing ground in preparation for Ukraine invasion

For years in Syria, Russia openly admitted to testing a wide range of weapons -- many of which caused mass civilian casualties -- it is now using in its illegal invasion of Ukraine.

World leaders vow to hold Putin accountable for 'premeditated war' on Ukraine
Security

2022-02-24

World leaders vow to hold Putin accountable for 'premeditated war' on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'reckless and dangerous acts' will not go unpunished, Kyiv's allies around the world pledged, as the Kremlin kicked off the biggest war in Europe since 1945.

World denounces Putin's illegal war of aggression on Ukraine
Security

2022-02-22

World denounces Putin's illegal war of aggression on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two separatist regions, ordered Russian troops to invade and called the state of Ukraine a myth. The world community is set to punish Russia.

Iran's proxies seeking advanced drone capabilities and manufacturing
Security

2022-02-22

Iran's proxies seeking advanced drone capabilities and manufacturing

The uptick in the use of drones in attacks across the Middle East is tied to the IRGC's increasing technical and substantive support in the field for its proxies in Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon.

Mosul library ISIS looted, burned, is set to reopen
Security

2022-02-16

Mosul library ISIS looted, burned, is set to reopen

ISIS looted and vandalised the university's library, burning ancient texts. The refurbished building is set to reopen this month, with 32,000 books.

Militias in Iraq seek to ramp up political pressure with attacks
Security

2022-02-09

Militias in Iraq seek to ramp up political pressure with attacks

As Iraq's Shia leaders try to secure a majority in parliament, Sunni and Kurdish politicians have been caught up in a spate of attacks pinned on Iran-backed militias.

Iranian proxies in Iraq and Yemen band together to threaten Gulf security
Security

2022-02-09

Iranian proxies in Iraq and Yemen band together to threaten Gulf security

A volley of attacks on the UAE claimed by Iran's proxies in Yemen and Iraq show these groups are working together to undermine security.

'We will find you': US warns terrorists after top ISIS leader dies in raid
Security

2022-02-03

'We will find you': US warns terrorists after top ISIS leader dies in raid

ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi blew himself up during a US Special Forces raid on his hideout near Atme in northwest Syria, killing members of his family with him.

Iraq's fight against ISIS cells marches on in the desert
Security

2022-01-31

Iraq's fight against ISIS cells marches on in the desert

Airstrikes over the weekend took out an ISIS cell responsible for a deadly attack on an Iraqi base, as the Iraqi military continues to battle the reorganising militants.

Jordanian army kills 27 drug smugglers on Syrian border
Security

2022-01-27

Jordanian army kills 27 drug smugglers on Syrian border

Border guards engaged the smugglers, who were supported by 'armed groups', as they attempted to cross from Syria amid heavy snowfall.