Israel concerned for Jordan’s security as ISIL encroaches
The stability of Jordan is at stake as Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) looks to expand its areas of control from Syria and Iraq, an Israeli official (more…)
Report: Non-state violence tripled in U.S.; Most impacted Syria, Iraq
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) was responsible for most of the world’s non-state violence in 2015, according to a report. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Turkey to deploy troops in Qatar as buffer vs. Iran regional clout
Turkey plans to deploy 3,000 troops to Qatar as part of a military deal. Ankara said the troops will arrive in Doha by 2017 as part of an agreement (more…)
50 years later, the Cultural Revolution still alive, targets freedoms
By Dr. Willy Lam The year 2016 being the 50th anniversary of the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (GPCR) (1966-76), not only intellectuals but relatively liberal officials (more…)
Israeli leaders get 5th nuclear-capable Dolphin sub from Germany
Israel has added to its naval capabilities with the arrival of its fifth Dolphin-class submarine. The Dolphin-class sub, built in and partially funded by Germany, is reportedly capable of (more…)
Japan threatens to repel armed Chinese vessels with naval force
The maritime dispute between China and Japan has suddenly escalated in the past two weeks, with both sides vowing to intensify coercive measures on the high seas. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Bahrain foils Iran-linked Al Basta cell planning bombing campaign
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said on Jan. 13 that authorities foiled the plans of a terrorist cell linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Hizbullah. (FULL STORY) (more…)
72 U.S. Homeland Security employees on terror watch list
A recent congressional investigation found 72 employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are on the country’s terrorist watch list. (FULL STORY) (more…)
ISIL reported to be using commercial drones for surveillance
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) uses commercially-available drones for “reconnaissance and battlefield coordination,” according to a report. (FULL STORY) (more…)