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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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Al Qaeda
Changes on the Afghani Front on the Fifth Anniversary of the Crusaders™ Occupation of Afghanistan by al-Fajr Information Center
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Palestinian Territories
Hamas denies Meshal said group would recognize Israel
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Afghanistan
Twenty-five Taliban, including two mid-level commanders, surrendered to the Afghan government. British, Afghan, Estonian and Danish troops battled the Taliban in Helimand province. The government is recruiting thousands of auxiliary troops.
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Afghanistan
Command wants more troops for Afghan war
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Afghanistan
Troops in fiercest Afghanistan fight so far
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Iraq
3,000 British troops to pull out of Iraq by May
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Afghanistan
In public, Molly wore purple … but two hours later The Times found her in a black burka in a madrassa linked to the Taliban
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US sending stealth fighters to S Korea
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Al Qaeda
Activists to march on Guantanamo
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Somalia
US reportedly targeted 20 in Somalia
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India
India raises the ante on its space program
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Sudan
Sudan leader: U.N. forces not needed in Darfur
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Palestinian Territories
Is Palestinian Chaos a Road to Peace?
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Somalia
A Somali Jihadist: We’re Not al Qaeda
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The New Iraq Strategy
Iraq. Click map to view. President Bush will announce his new security plan within the hour. The White House has made a fact sheet available online, as well as a Strategic Overview [PDF] of new Iraq plan. This evening I participated in a conference call with White House Press Secretary Tony Snow and Brett McGurk, the Director for Iraq on the National Security Council. The fact sheet and Strategic Overview provide summaries of the Iraq strategy, but I want to highlight a few of the important items in the plan.
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Philippines
Three bomb blasts killed 7 and wounded 29 throughout the Philippines. The blasts occurred within hours of each other, and occurred within days of the ASEAN summit.
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Palestinian Territories
Fatah strongman in Gaza lashes out at Hamas
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Kashmir
Indian airports on high alert after hijacking threats from Kashmiri
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10 LTTE cadres killed by government forces in eastern Sri Lanka
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Iraq
Bush to order 21,500 more troops to Iraq
