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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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Jordanian Air Force strikes targets in Syria in retaliation for deadly church attack
On October 26, the Jordanian Air Force conducted multiple strikes against suspected Islamic State positions in southern Syria, targeting militants Jordan linked to an October 23 attack on a church in Karak that killed nine people and wounded dozens. Jordan said the strikes killed more than 20 militants, while Syrian authorities reported seven civilian deaths.
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Iraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and Jordan
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to strengthen border security and regional cooperation amid tensions with Iran over the closure of a key crossing in Iraq’s Maysan province, while also pursuing closer ties with Jordan and Syria. The developments come as Baghdad continues to face threats from Iranian-backed militias, concerns over instability along…
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Pakistani outreach presents a dilemma for Afghanistan’s anti-Taliban resistance
Pakistan’s reported outreach to anti-Taliban resistance groups reflects deteriorating ties with its longtime ally. But accepting Pakistani support could deepen divisions in the resistance and undermine its standing among Afghans who blame Islamabad for decades of bloodshed.
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Caucasus
3 Russian soldiers killed in Chechnya
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Armed police deploy in Prague after attack warning
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Turkey
Twelve injured in explosion in eastern Turkey
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Ansar al-Sunnah Shura Member Captured
Iraqi Army arrests military leader of Ansar al-Sunnah’s Shura, and the Ramadan Offensive begins Ansar al-Sunnah. The Iraqi government has arrested Muntasir Hamoud Ileiwi al-Jubouri, who the Associated Press describes as a “leader of Ansar al-Sunnah.” But al-Jubouri is not just an average leader in Ansar al-Sunnah, he sits on the terrorist organization’s military Shura (or council), the decision making body for military operational issues. Al-Jubouri was captured in Al-Taeyh along with two aides. There is no information at this time if documents or computer equipment was seized along with al-Jubouri. Regardless, his arrest can potentially be a treasure trove…
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Pakistan
Reading Musharraf Between the Lines
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Lebanon
Lebanese army reaches border
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Norwegian court remands two suspects in Oslo terror plot
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India
7/11 blasts: Cops identify bomber
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Somalia
The Islamic Courts will open a ‘jihad office’ in Mogadishu. The ICU is advancing towards the strategic port city of Kismayo. The U.S. has negotiated with ‘moderate’ Sheikh Sharif Ahmed.
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Somalia
Jihad registration office to open in Mogadishu
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Pakistan
Foreign troops not to be allowed to conduct operation in Pakistan
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Kashmir
2 militants killed in Kashmir
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Iraq
Ramadi recruits locals for the city police
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Afghanistan
Outnumbered and short of food, British troops win six-day battle with Taliban
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Al Qaeda
Report: Video Posted of US Soldiers’ Bodies Being Burned
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Afghanistan
Twelve Afghan military officers were arrested for providing weapons to the Taliban. ISAF forces arrest 12 Taliban for involvement in bombing attacks in Pashmul, Kandahar.
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Al Qaeda
Is Bin Laden Dead?
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Al Qaeda, Taliban behind the Waziristan Accord
A look at the players and organizations manipulating the Waziristan Accord Mullah Omar, the leader of the Taliban, backed the Waziristan Accord. Details continue to emerge on the Waziristan Accord and the Taliban and al Qaeda involvement. And confirmation via the Pakistani press is received that the Taliban is seeking negotiations in Bajaur agency. First, the backers of the Waziristan Accord. The Frontier Times provides the details on the who’s who behind the ‘tribal jirga’ the Pakistani government has been touting as the real power brokers. According to the sources close to this scribe, Qari Tahir Jan, Haji Umar and…
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Pakistan
Bomb blast kills two, wounds eight in Pakistan
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Lebanon
Putin confirms Russian troops for Lebanon, but not under UN flag
