Apr 13, 2023
US raid in Syria nets ISIS terrorist
The Islamic State operative and two of his comrades were apprehended in a dramatic helicopter mission. By Erin Viner "The capture of Hudayfah al Yemeni and his associates will disrupt…
Apr 01, 2022
ISIS Trial Opens in US
The prosecution of former British national El Shafee Elsheikh, an alleged member of an Islamic State cell nicknamed "the Beatles," is expected to last three or four weeks. By Erin…
Mar 16, 2022
ISIS names Baghdadi’s brother new leader
The new leader of the Islamic State terror group is the brother of slain former “Caliph” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. By Erin Viner The new leader is Juma Awad al-Badri, who…
Feb 04, 2022
ISIS leader dies in US raid on Syria
Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi detonated a bomb upon the approach of United States Special Forces led by Central Command (CENTCOM), killing himself and several family members. By Erin Viner Rescue…
Dec 01, 2021
First ISIS conviction over Yazidi Genocide
A German court sentenced a former Islamic State terrorist to a life term in prison for his involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity against minority Yazidis in Iraq and…
Feb 18, 2021
NATO to expand role in Iraq
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is today preparing to bolster its role in the Middle East. Defense Ministers of member states are expected to approve plans to expand the…
Oct 08, 2020
Alleged Islamic State ‘Beatles’ face trial in US
Two alleged Islamic State militants known as the 'Beatles' appeared in a United States Federal Court in Alexandria, Virginia. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Alexanda Kotey and El…
Sep 11, 2020
Trump discusses US role in Mideast
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that yet another country may normalize relations with Israel. During comments about the 15 September ceremony at the White House when Israel and the…
Sep 10, 2020
ISIS still a threat to Iraq amid US withdrawal
A further 2,200 United States military personnel have been withdrawn from Iraq. According to a statement by White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, the reduction leaves just 3,000 U.S. troops…