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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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Israel
Israel Denies It Has Nuclear Strike Plans
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Iraq
Saddam aides ‘to die this week’
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Plan Sets Series of Goals for Iraq Leaders
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Afghanistan
Afghan-Pakistani Bond Steadily Deteriorating
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Iran
Iran Won’t Cut Cooperation With IAEA
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Palestinian Territories
Fatah holds Gaza rally amid Hamas tensions
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Afghanistan
‘The rocket exploded 30ft away and its fin smacked my helmet it was brilliant’
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United Kingdom
Brown to end Blair’s terror strategy
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United States
All Cargo Traffic Stopped Inside the Port of Miami
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Somalia
A Somali commander said major military operations on the Kenyan border are over and Ras Kamboni is under Somali control. A protest broke out in Betelweyn after a Somali Army commander was arrested by Ethiopian forces for refuseding to turn over an Islamic Courts leader. Fighting in Mogadishu claimed one after a militia attacked an Ethiopian patrol.
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Afghanistan
A former secretary general of NATO said the Afghan mission “may sound death knell for NATO” as the countries are unwilling to commit troops to the fight. “I think we ought to ask ourselves if this doesn’t work, what on earth NATO is for?” The European allies are also giving little money to the Aghan government, with the US first, India second and Japan third in annual donations to the Afghan government [PDF, page 47]. Two women and 2 children are killed in a Taliban roadside bombing.
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Iraq
14 die amid crackdown by Iraqi forces
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Palestinian Territories
Israeli troops raid Nablus
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Somalia
US sees Somalia as key front in war on terror
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Featured Embed Report: On Patrol with the Gators
Bill Ardolino from INDC Journal is currently embedded as a reporter with U.S. forces in Fallujah. Public Multimedia, Inc., my non-profit media corporation, assisted Bill with the embed process by providing advice, guidance and equipment lists. We are pleased to reproduce Bill’s latest update from Fallujah, On Patrol with the Gators, and thank him for the opportunity. I embedded with the Gators early in December of 2006, and Bill’s update provides continuing coverage from Fallujah. If you wish to support Bill’s embed and independent journalism, please visit INDC Journal.
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Iraq
Iraq Will Be Petraeus’s Knot to Untie
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Pakistan
Tribals in Kurram agency have noted a marked increase in NATO reconnaissance flights, and believe it portends airstrikes on ‘outsiders.’ During 2006, Pakistan saw 657 terrorist attacks which caused 907 deaths and 1,543 wounded. NATO is accusing British PM Tony Blair for promoting “Musharraf-like policies” in Afghanistan by negotiating with the Taliban. Musharraf said “some elements [in the NWFP] are fanning civil war.”
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Israel
Revealed: Israel has plans nuclear strike on Iran
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Philippines
Filipino Marines forces killed 6 Abu Sayyaf , including Jundam Jamalul (aka Black Killer), who was wanted by the U.S, and captured 2. Gufran (aka Abu Samur), an Indonesian aide to Jemaah Islamiyah leader Dulmatin, was also killed. Abu Sayyaf second in command Isnilon Hapilon has been spotted in Basilan and a manhunt is in progress. Two were wounded in an Abu Sayyaf bombing attack on a restaurant in Cotabato City in Mindnao.
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Qaradawi laments plight of Muslims, “The world is living under the total control of the Americans and Israel.”
