May 09, 2022
Islamists kill 11 Egyptians in Sinai
The Islamic State (ISIS) terror group has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed one officer and 10 Egyptian troops on Saturday in the Sinai Peninsula. By Erin Viner “Fighters…
Apr 01, 2022
ISIS Trial Opens in US
The prosecution of former British national El Shafee Elsheikh, an alleged member of an Islamic State cell nicknamed "the Beatles," is expected to last three or four weeks. By Erin…
Dec 01, 2021
First ISIS conviction over Yazidi Genocide
A German court sentenced a former Islamic State terrorist to a life term in prison for his involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity against minority Yazidis in Iraq and…
Sep 10, 2021
US ready to counter al Qaeda return
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed that the US is prepared to prevent an al-Qaeda resurgence in Afghanistan that would threaten the United States. By Erin Viner On…
Feb 18, 2021
NATO to expand role in Iraq
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is today preparing to bolster its role in the Middle East. Defense Ministers of member states are expected to approve plans to expand the…
Dec 18, 2020
Turkey defies US over Russian S-400s
Turkey will not reverse its acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, and intends to take ‘reciprocal steps’ after assessing sanctions imposed by the United States over the deal, declared…
Nov 13, 2020
IDF joins rescue efforts for deadly Sinai helicopter crash
A helicopter with the U.S.-led Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in the Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula crashed on Thursday near the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, killing 8 people on Thursday…
Oct 08, 2020
Alleged Islamic State ‘Beatles’ face trial in US
Two alleged Islamic State militants known as the 'Beatles' appeared in a United States Federal Court in Alexandria, Virginia. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Alexanda Kotey and El…
Sep 10, 2020
ISIS still a threat to Iraq amid US withdrawal
A further 2,200 United States military personnel have been withdrawn from Iraq. According to a statement by White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, the reduction leaves just 3,000 U.S. troops…
May 05, 2020
Egypt battles ISIS in Sinai
Egypt’s military reported that 15 of its service members had died or been wounded in operations in the Sinai Peninsula recently, and that 126 suspected militants had been killed. The…