Nusra denies lure of Qatar, remains true to Al Qaida
Al Qaida’s Syrian affiliate Al-Nusra Front on March 9 officially put an end to online speculation it might be bought out in a lucrative deal with new sponsors. SUBSCRIBE (more…)
ISIL presence in Libya called factor in deadly Tunisia attack
The Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack on a museum in Tunisia’s capital on March 18. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
UAE reports new strikes against ISIL crude oil pipelines
United Arab Emirates has taken credit for additional air strikes against oil installations held by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, which controls large areas of Iraq and (more…)
China and Burma in standoff over village bombing
Four Chinese villagers were killed by bombs dropped from a Burmese MiG 29 fighter on March 13, but China and Burma disagree on who was responsible. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Petraeus warns Hizbullah could bring Iraq into Iran’s orbit
Although the focus of the world’s media has been the looming rapprochement between Iran and the United States based on negotiations for a nuclear agreement, Iran’s expanding role in (more…)
U.S. pressing development of anti-collision tech for aerial drones
Two firms are collaborating on a sense-and-avoid system for unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S., Iraq paying price for Iran’s security assistance against ISIL
Iran is increasingly directing the war effort in Iraq against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant fighters. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Former Japan PM visits Crimea, endorses Russia’s annexation
A senior Japanese statesman shocked many with his visit to Crimea on March 11, where he publicly praised Russia’s annexation. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Hamas sympathizer appointed Middle East Advisor for Obama’s NSC
The Obama Administration has named as its Middle East Advisor to the National Security Council a man fired by the first Obama presidential campaign for meeting with Hamas which (more…)