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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 Iraq.
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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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Syria detains Hezbollah cell accused of Homs plot
On November 3, Syrian security forces arrested members of an alleged Hezbollah-linked cell accused of plotting an attack on a refinery near Homs, the latest in a series of operations targeting Hezbollah networks and arms smuggling since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. The arrests come amid expanding Syrian-Lebanese talks on border…
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Lebanese military prosecutor charges 13 over Hezbollah explosives shipment
Lebanon’s military prosecutor charged 13 people over a shipment of explosives seized at Dahr al Baidar. Reporting on the prosecution identifies the alleged supplier, intended recipient, vehicle owner, and members of an accompanying transport team. The charges came as Lebanon’s government continued debating whether to transfer the case to the Judicial Council.
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Afghan United Front leads October surge in claimed anti-Taliban attacks
Anti-Taliban resistance groups claimed 82 attacks in October, more than double September’s total, with the Afghan United Front leading the surge. Yet the emergence of new factions and the loss of another NRF commander underscore the challenges facing a resistance that remains divided.
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Iraq
Jordan Baathists pledge loyalty to Saddam deputy Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri
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Iraq
US forces raided an office of Sunni politician Saleh al-Mutlaq as part of raids on al Qaeda safehouses. Six inurgents were killed. Iraq shut down the Sharkiya TV station for “reporting false news and inciting sectarianism.” The Iraqi Army captured 3 al Qaeda cell members near Fallujah. Six insurgents were detained near Yusufiyah.
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Iraq
Chipping Away at the Sectarian Story: An Interview with Quais Abdul Raazzaq
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Kashmir
Two LeT militants killed in gunbattle
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Lebanon
UNIFIL on alert after fears of attacks by Hezbollah
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Israel
Israel rejects demand to release 1,000 prisoners for Shalit
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Palestinian Territories
French photographer kidnapped in Gaza
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Thailand
Thailand’s junta leader blamed political opposition for the New Years Eve bombing campaign, and warns more attacks may be in the offing. Three were killed and 38 wounded in nine seperate bombings throughout the capital of Bangkok.
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Iraq
A dictator’s Mideast legacy
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Al Qaeda
Veil-wearing Muslim women are part of our fight – al Qaeda chief
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United Kingdom
US ‘licence to snoop’ on British air travellers
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Afghanistan
Coalition forces captured a terrorist in Kunar province. A police chief in Farah was captured during a Taliban raid. Two Afghan police in Herat were killed by Taliban bombs, and another was wounded.
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Africa Command plans approved by Bush, DOD officials confirm
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The Islamic Courts Abandons Kismayo
The Somalia Battlefield on 1/1/2007. Light blue – Ethiopian & TFG advances. Green – ICU territory. Orange – recent clashes. Click image to view. Mutinies, defections in the Islamic Courts after a brief battle north of Kismayo Ethiopian forces quickly moved south to pursue the al Qaeda backed Islamic Courts after taking Mogadishu last Friday. Just four days after ejecting the Islamic Courts from the capital, a large armored column punched over 300 miles south to the outskirts of Kismayo. The Ethiopian and Transitional Federal Government forces engaged the beleaguered Islamist militias that were hastily building a network of trenches…
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Pakistan
al Qaeda, Laskhar-e-Jhangvi, and Taliban led by Abdullah Mehsud conspired in carrying out suicide attacks in Karachi in the spring of 2006, and operated from Waziristan. Pakistan tells the US it will not conduct military operations in Waziristan despite knowledge of the dominance of the Taliban and al Qaeda in the region.
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The State of Jihad: 2006
A look at the state of the major theaters, and some under the radar, in the Long War Pro-Taliban fighters in Waziristan. The year of 2006 has seen some interesting developments in the fight against al Qaeda and its allies across the globe. While the war against al Qaeda is largely seen as a fight in Afghanistan supported by a police action in certain countries, there is a very hot war occurring in many countries. al Qaeda and its allies have initiated hot wars in lesser known countries such as the Philippines, Chechnya, Somalia, and Algeria. Thailand is fighting a…
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Philippines
(Philippines) “Abu Sulaiman” claims responsibility for Tacurong blast
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The Volunteers -Cut-and-run is not in their vocabulary.
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Al Qaeda
al Qaeda urges Iraq insurgents to unite
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Thailand
Multiple explosions rock the Thai capital of Bangkok. At least 3 people have been killed and 20 more injured, amny at an explosion at the Victory Monument. Bangkok Pundit is covering the situation live, and reports New Years celebrations have been canceled.
