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Taliban–Pakistan border clashes continue, TTP attack kills 10 Pakistani police
Taliban and Pakistani forces have fought repeatedly along their border since October 29, and a Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan ambush killed 10 Pakistani policemen on November 11. The violence comes as Washington signaled its willingness to help address Pakistan’s concerns about militant groups operating from Afghanistan.
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The Muslim Brotherhood’s long game: Influence, infiltration, and Islamist politics
The Muslim Brotherhood’s growing influence in Western politics and institutions is raising concerns about free speech, religious extremism, and national security. Bill Roggio is joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former British ambassador to Yemen and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to examine the Islamist organization’s activities in the United States and Europe.
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Russia’s redesigned Geran-5 missile expands threat to Ukrainian skies
Ukrainian intelligence has detailed a redesigned version of Russia’s Geran-5 cruise missile, which is part of Moscow’s effort to counter Ukrainian defensive adaptation and intensify its assault on civilian infrastructure.
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Syria denies it has troops in Yemen in wake of military agreement with Saudi Arabia
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al Shaibani denied reports that Syria had deployed troops to Yemen or planned to do so, clarifying that its military agreement with Saudi Arabia focuses on rebuilding Syria’s armed forces. The statement comes amid broader diplomatic efforts by Damascus to strengthen security and political ties with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and…
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8 Islamic State suspects arrested or indicted across 5 countries since October
Between October 9 and November 10, authorities in five countries announced the arrests or indictments of eight individuals in Islamic State-related cases. The incidents highlight the terrorist group’s continued ability to radicalize and recruit supporters online despite the loss of its territorial caliphate.
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Hezbollah reportedly rebuilding networks in southern Lebanon pilot zones
Hezbollah is reportedly rebuilding its intelligence networks and restoring its presence in three southern Lebanese villages designated to test the group’s disarmament, despite the Lebanese Army’s claims of operational control. The reports come amid stalled verification efforts and continued reluctance by the army to confront Hezbollah.
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Attack targets Khor Mor gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan
A new “suspected drone attack” on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region has heightened tensions as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi confronts Iranian-backed militias over their weapons, economic networks, and influence. The developments come amid growing US pressure on Baghdad to restrict border crossings with Iran, renewed diplomatic contacts between Iraqi…
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Ugandans start withdrawal from Somalia, US leaves key base
After nearly 20 years in Somalia, Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from the African Union mission, while US forces have also departed the strategic Baledogle Military Airfield in southern Somalia. The departures could create opportunities for Al Qaeda’s Shabaab to expand its influence amid ongoing political instability in Mogadishu.
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IDF finds weapons stockpiles, Hezbollah military site near UN posts in south Lebanon
Israeli forces found weapons stockpiles and a Hezbollah military-use apartment within 100 to 250 meters of United Nations positions in southern Lebanon, adding to a years-long record of Hezbollah military infrastructure near UNIFIL sites.
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Northern Iraq struggles with Kurdish political divisions and security
Northern Iraq faces mounting security and political challenges as Iranian drone attacks continue to target Kurdish Iranian opposition groups, Iraqi forces conduct operations against the Islamic State, and political disputes threaten stability in Sinjar. These developments come amid growing tensions between the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, complicating efforts to strengthen…
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Arab parties endorse Eisenkot for Israeli PM, IDF reports 52 ceasefire violations Oct. 16–Nov. 5
Record turnout among Arab voters in Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election nearly doubled the representation of Arab-led parties, potentially making them kingmakers in forming the next government. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces reported 52 ceasefire violations by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups between October 16 and November 5, as Israeli forces continued conducting strikes…
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Iran and Venezuela plan anti-US fund
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United Kingdom
UK prosecutors displayed a tape of a bomb device misfiring in a crowded Underground train during the trial of six men involved in the failed attack. A terrorism suspect on a control order absconded. Turkey is questioning an al Qaeda prisoner about Kenneth Bigley’s death.
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Iraq
Mahdi Army Commanders Told ‘Not to Resist’ US Troops
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Somalia
Kenya: Country Sends Ministers to Seek Troops for Somalia
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Egypt
700 kilos of explosives found in Egypt’s Sinai
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Palestinian Territories
Hamas ‘planned to murder Abbas’, other Fatah leaders
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Iraq
Arab leaders express alarm that Iraq could fall into all-out civil war
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Iraq
Thanks, guys, for keeping us alive – Marines shielded Free Press staffers in face of death
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United States
Military Expands Intelligence Role in US
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Iraq
Video of Two Saddam Aides Executions Shown
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Somalia
Reports indicate Sheikh Ahmed Sharif, the leader of the Islamic Courts, has been captured in Kenyan (unconfirmed). Ras Kamboni, the Islamic Courts and al Qaeda base in the south, has fallen. Anti-government protests are occurring in northern Somaliland.
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Iraq
A United Nations human rights report states that 34,000 Iraqi civilians were killed in 2006, while the Iraqi government claims a third that number. At least 103 were killed in violence in Baghdad, including a bomb at Al-Mustansriyah University. Iranian president sent message to Saudi Arabia about cooperation on Iraq, despite evidence that Iran is supporting Iraqi violence.
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Pakistan hits al Qaeda, Taliban camp; Taliban spokesman captured
NWFP/FATA. Click map to view. Attack occurs in South Waziristan as SecDef Gates visits Afghanistan; a pattern of Pakistani behavior Early this morning, the Pakistani military struck at an al Qaeda and Taliban camp in the Zamazola region of South Waziristan. “The attack was launched at 6:55am this morning by army gunship helicopters against the hideouts of militants in Salamat Keley of Zamazola area,” said Major General Shaukat Sultan, the spokesman for the Pakistani military. “The foreign militants were imparting training to the local youth of terrorism and suicide attacks.”
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An Interview with PFC Alanko
While in Iraq last December, I was made aware of Acute Politics, a military blog (or MilBlog) from a soldier in the field. Acute Politics is written by Private First Class Gordon Alanko, an engineer serving in the Fallujah region with Alpha Company, Task Force 321 Engineers (Task Force Pathfinder). PFC Alanko and his fellow engineers are tasked with route clearance on the Iraqi highways, and are on the roads daily. His blog is a must read for a window into the daily life of a soldier in Iraq. Below is an interview with PFC Alanko.
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The Fall of Ras Kamboni
Satellite map of southern Somalia. Click image to view. An unnamed senior Islamic Courts leader is captured in Kenya after Ras Kamboni is taken following five days of heavy fighting The al Qaeda and Islamic Courts base in Ras Kamboni, which sits on the southernmost tip of Somalia, has fallen to the joint Ethiopian and Somali assault force, according to Colonel Barre “Hirale” Aden Shire, the Somali Minister of Defense. After five days of heavy fighting, “Ethiopian forces and MiG fighter jets chased fleeing Islamic fighters into nearby forests and the fighting would continue,” reports Shabelle.
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Pakistan
The Pakistani government rejects claims the Taliban are operating in the country. “Local Taliban” killed an “Uzbek fighter” after he ran a Taliban checkpoint in North Waziristan. An oil tanker was bombed by the Taliban just before crossing the border in Kandahar, Afghanistan. A bomb was discovered outside of the NWFP parliament building and diffused. The Pakistani Army is attempting reconstruction in FATA.
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Iraq
Barzan Ibrahim, Saddam™s half brother and former intelligence chief, and Awad Hamed Al Bandar, former head of Iraq™s Revolutionary Court, have been hanged. A senior official of the Sunni Endowment was gunned down in Baghdad. 50 insurgents were arrested in Diyala, and another 32 in Abu Ghraib. Seven Iraqis, including a policeman, were killed by insurgents in Mosul.
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Thailand
Muslim insurgents beheaded a Buddhist man and shot his wife, while another Buddhist was murdered in a drive-by shooting. Insurgents also damaged a bridge and railway in bombings in the Muslim south.
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United Kingdom
UK preacher in secret web call for jihad – sent fighters to Somalia
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Israel
IDF troops kill two Palestinians approaching Gaza security fence
