Al Qaida pledges support for new Afghan Taliban leader Mansour
Al Qaida has signaled its support for the new Taliban leader in Afghanistan. “We pledge our allegiance … (to the) commander of the faithful, Mullah Mohammad Akhtar Mansour, may (more…)
Spreading and intense Mideast cyber war complicates region’s woes
By Jack Caravelli An intense and expanding cyber war has hit the Middle East where the world’s focus has been on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the rampage of ISIL (more…)
Report: North Korean vice premier Choe Yong-Gon executed
North Korea has executed vice premier Choe Yong-Gon, another in a series of high-level purges, according to a South Korean media report. Choe, 63, was said to have been (more…)
Iran to skirt side deal of nuclear agreement, hold missile drills
Iran will resume long-range ballistic missile drills in coming months despite a UN stipulation in the recent nuclear deal that Teheran halt nuclear-capable ballistic missile activity. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Iran’s Zarif vows to continue backing Hizbullah against Israel
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif vowed Teheran would continue to bankroll terror proxy Hizbullah and called on Mideast nations to unite against the “threat” posed by Israel. SUBSCRIBE (more…)
Israel transferring Heron drones, Cobras to Jordan to combat ISIL
Israel has agreed to supply Jordan with drones in the fight against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). The deal between Jerusalem and the Hashemite Kingdom is another (more…)
Kurdish forces declare northeast Syrian city of Hasakah liberated
Kurdish forces launched an offensive that ultimately led to the liberation of the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakah from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), according to Kurdish (more…)
Iran rolls out short-range, solid-fuel ballistic missile, Fateh-313
Iran has unveiled a new surface-to-surface missile, which features more advanced sensors and technology than earlier rockets, according to a report by Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
China faces embarrassing soft boycott of WWII victory parade
Following in Russia’s footstep and intent upon boosting its international brand and prestige, the publicity-challenged Chinese government has planned a gigantic military parade on Sept. 3 in Tiananmen Square (more…)