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Updates from the Syrian front: the push on al Raqqa

June 14, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·WORLD NEWS

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish and Arab militia coalition backed by the U.S., continue to advance through al Raqqa City,

Iran’s response to Islamic State terrorism

June 9, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Two teams of Islamic State fighters struck civilian targets throughout Tehran early June 7. The teams attacked the Iranian Parliament and the

Battle against ISIS: the walls of Raqqa are falling

June 9, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Across the region, the Islamic State is being driven back. In Iraq, the Iraqi military is pushing the Salafist Jihadist group out

Terror strikes Tehran

June 7, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·WORLD NEWS

Early Wednesday morning two teams consisting of 8 Islamic State fighters carried out a series of coordinated attacks against the parliament building

The commercial aspects of the rustication of Qatar

June 7, 2017

ECONOMICS·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·WORLD NEWS

Encouraged by the visit of Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia, five Arab countries suddenly cut diplomatic relations with Qatar, a U.S. ally

Montenegro joins NATO amid increased tensions with Russia

June 6, 2017

Cyber·Cyberwar·EUROPE·Headlines·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS

Montenegro has joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as its 29th member as of June 5, 2017. United States Undersecretary for Political Affairs

After attacks, U.K. gears up for vital snap elections on Brexit, security

June 6, 2017

EUROPE·Headlines·Politics·WORLD NEWS

In the wake of three deadly terror attacks in just under three months, the UK is understandably reeling and at the forefront of

Ramadan of Violence

June 2, 2017

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Amidst the call for peace during the holiest month of Islam, Ramadan, the Islamic State has called upon its followers to commit

Germany and the EU’s continuing war against Greece

May 30, 2017

ECONOMICS·EUROPE·Headlines·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS

The Greek economic crisis is continuing to have dramatically negative effects on Greece’s economy and its long-term prospects, as well as the delicate domestic

Egyptian authorities block 21 news websites

May 26, 2017

AFRICA·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

This Wednesday Egyptian authorities banned 21 news websites including Al Jazeera and Huffington Post Arabic. According to the State news agency, MENA, the websites

Violence erupts during Jerusalem Day celebrations

May 26, 2017

MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire·WORLD NEWS

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL (LC) Violence disrupted Jerusalem Day protests as Israeli police and anti-occupation activists clashed. An activist captured video of Israeli

A Trump Israel Wrap Up

May 24, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.·WORLD NEWS

JD Thompson reports from Tel Aviv on President Trump’s trip to Israel and his final day. US President Donald Trump’s final day in

U.S. signs multi-billion trade deal with Saudi Arabia during Trump visit

May 21, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Politics·WORLD NEWS

US President Donald Trump was greeted by King Salman of Saudi Arabia at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, on May 20th.

Turks and Kurds, an endless cycle

May 7, 2017

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS

Syria’s Civil War has raged for six years, causing a vastly different regional political, ethnic, and security landscape to emerge. In recent

Venezuela’s struggles deepen as inflation, shortages, unrest rise

May 7, 2017

Headlines·South America·WORLD NEWS

Thousands of women marched in major cities around Venezuela Saturday both for and against the country’s socialist government. Those wearing white shirts