Iran urges Hamas to implement Hizbullah model in West Bank
WASHINGTON — Iran has pressed Hamas to use its reconciliation deal with Fatah to seize power in the West Bank, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East (more…)
Intel: Ansar leaders in Egypt pledge loyalty to Al Qaida headquarters
CAIRO — The Egyptian intelligence community has determined that Ansar Beit Maqdis was under Al Qaida control. Officials said the intelligence community assessed that Ansar leaders and senior operatives (more…)
Saudi King, 97, said to remain active leader and a supporter of ISIL
WASHINGTON — Saudi King Abdullah, despite battling cancer, was said to remain an active leader. A leading U.S. analyst asserted that Abdullah, believed to be 97, was involved in (more…)
U.S. military maintains presence in all Gulf Arab states
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has contracted to bolster its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council. The Defense Department has awarded a contract to maintain support for a leading (more…)
China plans building spree on Southeast Asian islands
On June 14, China announced that it had begun to construct a school on Woody Island which is known as Yongxingdao in China, and Phu Lam Island in Vietnam. (more…)
Vietnam sentences two for damaging businesses during anti-China riot
Two Vietnamese men were sentenced to 6 and 5 months imprisonment for mistakenly damaging Taiwanese business properties during the May 14 anti-China riots across the nation. The protests were (more…)
Turkey works to strengthen NATO ties with A-400M procurement
ANKARA — Turkey envisions closer coordination with NATO amid procurement of an advanced military air transport. Officials said Turkey expected its procurement of the A-400M air transport to enhance (more…)
Shi’ite forces renews offensive against ‘corrupt elements’ in Yemen
CAIRO — The Shi’ite war, after a brief ceasefire, has resumed in Yemen. The military reported heavy fighting with Shi’ite rebels in northern Yemen near the capital of Sanaa. (more…)
Israel unveils combat vehicle armor to protect against RPGs
TEL AVIV — Israel has been marketing advanced armor for NATO militaries. Israel’s Plasan has unveiled its HSF, described as a lightweight and flexible protection for combat vehicles. Executives (more…)