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Iran prepares to send missiles to Russia, while claiming 'neutrality'
Security

2022-10-17

Iran prepares to send missiles to Russia, while claiming 'neutrality'

The delivery of Iranian-made surface-to-surface missiles to Russia would be the first since the start of its assault on Ukraine, officials say.

US support for Jaish Maghawir al-Thawra reassures al-Rukban residents
Security

2022-10-14

US support for Jaish Maghawir al-Thawra reassures al-Rukban residents

Joint forces are keeping a lid on a potentially explosive situation, as the parties to the Syrian conflict vie for control of the tri-border area.

Repatriations from Syria's al-Hol, Roj camps continue at steady pace
Security

2022-10-11

Repatriations from Syria's al-Hol, Roj camps continue at steady pace

Pressure on the crowded Kurdish-controlled camps in northern and eastern Syria eases as countries step in to repatriate their citizens.

US keeps pressure on ISIS with latest targeting of group's leaders in Syria
Security

2022-10-11

US keeps pressure on ISIS with latest targeting of group's leaders in Syria

In raids carried out in northern Syria, US forces killed three senior ISIS leaders, wounded an associate and detained another two.

Presence of mercenaries in Mali, Sahel region, illustrates Russia's cynical strategy
Security

2022-10-07

Presence of mercenaries in Mali, Sahel region, illustrates Russia's cynical strategy

The despatch of Wagner Group mercenaries to areas experiencing insecurity reflects the Kremlin's strategy to fuel conflicts around the world in order to achieve political and economic goals.

Syrian tribe finds ways to exact revenge on ISIS
Security

2022-09-27

Syrian tribe finds ways to exact revenge on ISIS

Memory runs deep for the al-Shaitat tribe, which lost about 700 of its own in a 2014 ISIS massacre, and is determined to eliminate the group.

Iran's international isolation deepens as its drones bolster Russia's invasion
Security

2022-09-27

Iran's international isolation deepens as its drones bolster Russia's invasion

Russian-deployed Iranian drones have been used in a host of 'suicide' attacks against Ukrainian targets recently, further straining Iran's ties with the international community.

Jordan, US deepen 'ironclad' strategic partnership with new agreement
Security

2022-09-20

Jordan, US deepen 'ironclad' strategic partnership with new agreement

The United States will provide Jordan nearly $1.5 billion in assistance every year for seven years, addressing the extraordinary challenges Jordan faces.

As tensions rise, China's partners, debtors risk being dragged into conflict
Security

2022-09-15

As tensions rise, China's partners, debtors risk being dragged into conflict

'China is employing its growing economic power as a means of coercing or enticing other states to comply with its foreign policy priorities or principles of international relations,' said one analyst.

Expansive multi-nation military drill in Jordan comes amid growing regional threats
Security

2022-09-13

Expansive multi-nation military drill in Jordan comes amid growing regional threats

The 'Eager Lion' exercise brought together dozens of militaries from around the world and aimed to improve capabilities and response times in the face of demanding crisis situations.