Terrorism
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 06:52
The Middle East is now a more favorable operating environment for jihadist groups than ever before.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 06:49
Israel's military launched fresh airstrikes against targets in Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing several according to a report, in a bid to halt a barrage of rocket fire that has pummeled southern parts of the nation in recent weeks. But it is not yet clear whether a full-scale ground invasion of the Palestinian coastal enclave by Israeli troops will take place.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 06:44
Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) blocked Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) from passing a bill that would end U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 06:39
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned world powers on Monday that Islamist militants are ravaging the Middle East and pose a threat to everyone's security.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 06:36
There are concerns that marginalized communities in Jordan will embrace the ISIS brand to add leverage to their local grievances.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 05:55
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discussed Assistant Secretary Malinowski's visit to Bahrain, government formation and ISIL in Iraq, the growing tension and violence in Israel and Palestine, Secretary Kerry's meeting with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the U.S.-Venezuela relationship, and unaccompanied minors coming from Mexico and Central America.
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 11:53
This week, ISIS continues to consolidate power in the Middle East, declaring itself a state; Iraq’s neighbors are bolstering security along their borders; and violent clashes erupted in Jerusalem over the revenge killing of an Arab teen.
Another 200 U.S. troops were authorized for deployment in Iraq, bringing total deployments in June to 775 U.S. personnel
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 09:56
Kenya faces a serious internal threat of rising insecurity. Recent waves of terrorist attacks have further complicated the state’s internal security problems, and it is evident that the Kenyan government and security system are either ineffective at utilising the security resources and capabilities, or have no genuine political will to effectively respond to increasing threats.
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 08:24
The Russian military held exercises in Armenia and Central Asia, while several reports confirmed the presence of Central Asian militants in Iraq and Syria. Read these top stories and other news highlights from Central Eurasia below.
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 07:46
Warplanes carried out multiple bombing raids in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Sunday. The U.S. Defense Department said that it had no knowledge of the airstrikes and that U.S. forces were not involved.