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United States vows never to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapon
Security

2022-07-14

United States vows never to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapon

The US government in a security declaration pledged 'to use all elements of its national power to ensure that outcome' amid ongoing Iranian violations of nuclear agreements and protocols.

China's global infrastructure drive provides cover for secret military expansion
Security

2022-07-07

China's global infrastructure drive provides cover for secret military expansion

Chinese military bases under construction in ports around the world show how Beijing is leveraging its economic 'investment' in countries to achieve greater military hegemony.

Syria's al-Hasakeh residents openly oppose Hizbullah presence
Security

2022-07-06

Syria's al-Hasakeh residents openly oppose Hizbullah presence

'We do not want or appreciate Hizbullah's presence in our city,' said a leaflet widely disseminated in an area of al-Hasakeh under the control of the Syrian regime and affiliated militias.

US strike kills al-Qaeda affiliated leader in Syria
Security

2022-06-28

US strike kills al-Qaeda affiliated leader in Syria

Hurras al-Deen leader Abu Hamzah al-Yemeni was killed in a drone strike as he travelled alone on a motorcycle on the eastern edge of Idlib city.

US, Bahraini and Israeli commanders extol benefits of international maritime co-operation
Security

2022-06-24

US, Bahraini and Israeli commanders extol benefits of international maritime co-operation

'Our shared commitment to protecting regional waterways and the free flow of commerce unites us all.'

Kuwaiti diesel bust exposes Iran's widening smuggling efforts
Security

2022-06-20

Kuwaiti diesel bust exposes Iran's widening smuggling efforts

Oil, diesel fuel, drugs and guns -- the Iranian regime and its IRGC appear to have no limits on the extent of their illicit smuggling activity in the region.

US bombers conduct 3rd 'presence patrol' of 2022 across Middle East
Security

2022-06-17

US bombers conduct 3rd 'presence patrol' of 2022 across Middle East

The US Air Force conducted a 'presence patrol' mission over the Middle East to demonstrate continued commitment to regional stability.

US airborne raid nets top ISIS operative in Syria
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2022-06-16

US airborne raid nets top ISIS operative in Syria

In a swift nighttime operation, the international coalition captured an 'experienced bomb maker and operational facilitator' in an Aleppo village near Turkish border.

China's drone carrier hints at aggressive territorial ambitions
Security

2022-06-15

China's drone carrier hints at aggressive territorial ambitions

China's Zhu Hai Yun drone carrier is an imposing and provocative threat in the Pacific Ocean, where Beijing aims to cement territorial claims, analysts say.

Syria citadel ISIS occupied slowly regains its status
Security

2022-06-13

Syria citadel ISIS occupied slowly regains its status

The ancient fortress of Qalaat Jaabar on the banks of Lake Assad in al-Raqa province is once again drawing visitors for boat rides and picnics.