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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 security and political stability following the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.
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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 against militants and weapons facilities in Gaza.
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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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Syria’s counterterrorism dilemma: Who can Washington trust?
A deadly attack on a Christian funeral in Jordan and subsequent Jordanian airstrikes in Syria have sparked a diplomatic dispute between Amman and Damascus. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Research Analyst Ahmad Sharawi to discuss the Islamic State’s possible involvement, the deteriorating security situation in southern Syria, and the implications for US counterterrorism…
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Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south
Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and reviving energy cooperation. The historic visit came as Syria faces continuing security challenges, including a deadly Jordanian airstrike in the south, clashes with foreign jihadists in Idlib, and…
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Florida teenager arrested in an Islamic State-linked bomb plot
A 15-year-old student in Gainesville, Florida, allegedly sought guidance from Islamic State members and supporters on building drones and explosives to attack people at an unidentified indoor location.
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One war, many fronts: Iran and its proxies
The war with Iran is far from over, and the fight extends well beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Fellow and former British Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown to assess the status of the US-Iran conflict, Tehran’s efforts to break the American naval blockade, and the growing role of…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes continue amid reported Pakistani outreach to anti-Taliban groups
Taliban and Pakistani forces have clashed at least three times since October 19, amid reports that Pakistani military and intelligence officials have met with members of Afghanistan’s anti-Taliban resistance to discuss possible support.
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Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facility
Poland will host Europe’s first dedicated maintenance facility for the Patriot air defense system’s PAC-3 missiles, reducing repair and servicing times while strengthening regional air defense readiness. The initiative comes amid growing shortages of critical munitions and Poland’s broader efforts to expand its role in US weapons production and maintenance.
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Afghanistan
Afghan troops draw praise for bravery
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Pakistan
Pakistan will not include ISI in joint Indian/Pakistani anti-terror effort
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Iraq
US soldier kidnapped on family visit in Baghdad
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India
“Credible evidence” of Pak involvement in Mumbai train blasts: PM
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Iraq
Video of press briefing with Gen. Casey and US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad
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Comments Policy – No More Moderation
Since I’ve implemented the policy of moderating comments, I’ve had to delete or edit comments less and less as time went on, to the point that I’m no longer doing this on a regular basis. I’m going to switch the comments back to an unmoderated state – in other words, any comments published to the site will be immediately be posted, there will no longer be a delay. I still reserve the right to edit or delete comments that violate the policy. My hope is this will reinvigorate the debate. Just keep to the rules of the comments policy and…
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Philippines
‘Arms to farms™ helps ex-MNLF, Abu Sayyaf get on with life
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Pakistan
South Asia: Will North Waziristan Peace Deal Spawn Imitations?
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Pakistan
Pakistan arrests 3 linked to Rawalpindi park blast
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Pakistan
Taliban-style militants roam N Waziristan after pact
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Pakistan
President Musharraf will chair a Loya Jirga on November 8, consisting of Baloch and Pashtun leaders. India accused the ISI of infiltrating the armed forces and ‘espionage activity.’ AQ Khan has smuggled several P2 nuclear centrifuges to Dubai, which were likely transferred to Iran and North Korea.
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Al Qaeda
Bin Laden’s fingerprints seen on ruins of Bamiyan Buddhas
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Chad
Missile fired at French plane in Chad, France says
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Iraq
Troops Take On Insurgent Haven – US Forces Expect Counterattacks After Capturing Compound South of Baghdad
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Raids on Mahdi Army, Amara flares
Sadr continues his double game and U.S. and Iraq forces dance with Sadr in central and southern Iraq Muqtada al-Sadr. U.S. forces continue to chip away at Muqtada al-Sadr’s power base in Iraq. The Kuwaiti News Agency reports on two small raids against the offices of Sadr’s Mahdi Army in the cities of Hillah and Diwaniyah. In Hillah, there was a gunfight between U.S. and Mahdi Army fighters. No injuries were reported and no arrests were made. In Diwaniyah, a joint U.S. and Iraqi force “broke into the house of Mahdi Army local leader in Diwaniya Province but failed to…
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Iraq
Khalilzad: Success in Iraq still possible
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Lebanon
Berri Crosses Lebanon’s Red Line
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Iraq
Conclusion First, Debate Afterwards; The stacked Baker-Hamilton Commission
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Palestinian Territories
At Least Six Palestinians Die in Clashes With Israel
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NATO Talks with the Taliban?
AKI reports of talks and a NATO withdrawal from a district, but this isn’t policy yet American troops fire artillery near Musa Qala in Helmand province. Photo courtesy of SCANPIX/AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd. Click image to view. With Pakistan’s surrender of North Waziristan to the Taliban and al Qaeda, and the pending negotiations in Bajaur agency, the security situation in eastern Afghanistan has been a major concern for NATO forces that have recently assumed command of the region. Attacks in the Afghan provinces bordering Pakistan’s North Waziristan have increased threefold since the waziristan Accord was signed in early September. Syed Saleem…
