ISIL calls for ‘jihad’ and defeat of Russia as air strikes intensify
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) “is stronger than ever” and is ready to launch jihad on Russia, a spokesman for the terror group said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Impoverished N. Koreans furious at $2 billion 70th anniversary event
North Korea not only spent $2 billion on its lavish 70th anniversary festivities for the Workers’ Party but also collected “loyalty donations” for the event, sources say. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Intelligence agencies fight losing battle on mobile phone encryption
By Jack Caravelli Personal communications devices, intended to be open and instant means of local and global communication, have instead become the frontline in the evolving war of ideas. (more…)
China retaliates after Taiwan politician secretly meets Abe in Tokyo
Over Beijing’s strenuous objection, Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan’s largest opposition party leader visited Japan from Oct. 6 to Oct 9, and secretly met with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (more…)
Iran Revolutionary Guards warns of ‘nuclear sedition,’ U.S. plot
The United States is plotting to use “nuclear sedition” to infiltrate Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Maj. Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran’s limitations exposed with forced retreat by Houthis in Yemen
While the world focuses on Syria and Israel, little notice has been paid to the Saudi-Iran rivalry and what has been unfolding in Yemen. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Nusra Front: Answer Russian strikes with attacks on Alawites
The leader of Al Qaida affiliate Nusra Front has called on jihadists to step up attacks on Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Alawite strongholds in response to the “indiscriminate killing” (more…)
ISIL confirms No 2. commander killed in U.S. air strike
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has confirmed that its second in command was killed in a U.S. air strike this summer. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Moscow showcases military muscle, limits with Syria show of force
Russia is not only out to prop up its ally in Syria, but attempting to show the world what the military muscle of a “superpower” looks like. But Moscow (more…)