Syrian authorities announced early Thursday the capture of a high-ranking ISIS leader, identified as "Abu Omar Tabiah" (the self-proclaimed "Governor of Damascus"), during a "precise security operation" in Moadamiyet al-Sham, rural Damascus. Brigadier General Ahmed al-Dalati confirmed that the raid was executed by Syrian special units in close coordination with General Intelligence and International Coalition forces. Several aides were also detained, and suicide belts and wea

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) achieved a significant tactical gain on Wednesday by capturing the Abu Qamra area in the Karnoi locality, North Darfur, after fierce clashes with the Joint Forces of armed movements. Reports indicate that the RSF is currently mobilizing along the "Desert Axis" to launch a decisive assault on the final three localities under opposition control: Ambro, Karnoi, and Tina. This offensive follows an urgent appeal from Darfur’s Governor, Minni Arko Min

In a heated emergency session of the UN Security Council, Russia and China leveled harsh criticisms against the United States' recent actions toward Venezuela. Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia condemned the U.S. naval blockade as "cowboy behavior" and a dangerous violation of international law. China echoed these sentiments, labeling U.S. unilateral sanctions as "political bullying" that jeopardizes regional stability and global maritime freedom. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz

A late-night explosion in southern Moscow claimed the lives of two traffic police officers and a suspect they were attempting to detain, the Russian Investigative Committee reported Wednesday. The blast occurred in the "Yeletskaya" district when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated as the officers approached the suspect near their patrol vehicle. Authorities have launched a criminal probe into the "attempted murder" of law enforcement and "explosives trafficking

In a devastating loss for the Libyan military, Chief of Staff General Mohammed Ali Al-Haddad and four senior officials were killed Tuesday when their chartered aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that debris and bodies were located near the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district. The aircraft reportedly issued a distress signal due to a technical failure before vanishing from radar. Prime Minister Abdul

The landmark March 10th agreement between Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi faces a critical threat. Sihanouk Dibo, an official in the Autonomous Administration, warned that the ongoing tensions in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud district could jeopardize the integration roadmap. While Washington is actively pushing for a sustainable de-escalation, the situation remains fragile following deadly skirmishes. Health authorities in Aleppo confirmed 4 civilia

A war of words has erupted following Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz’s declaration that the military will "never withdraw from all of Gaza," a stance Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem labeled a "blatant violation" of the October 10th ceasefire agreement. Qassem warned that such remarks unveil an Israeli plot to displace the population, directly contradicting the U.S.-backed peace roadmap. During an event in the West Bank , Katz initially alluded to establishing outposts in

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a stern warning regarding what they term "grave cooperation" between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Hezbollah. Following "precision strikes" in the southern city of Sidon, the IDF announced the elimination of three Hezbollah operatives allegedly involved in rebuilding military infrastructure and planning attacks against Israel. The IDF spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, claimed that preliminary investigations identified one of the

A cautious tranquility has settled over Aleppo after intense skirmishes between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The conflict, centered around the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh districts, resulted in 25 casualties, including civilians and a member of the "National Army," according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The battlefield tensions were mirrored by a media war. Colonel Mohammed Abdul Ghani , Aleppo's Internal Security Chief, v

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that negotiations to end the nearly four-year war with Russia are "very close to a real result." This optimistic shift follows high-stakes diplomatic shuttle missions in Florida, where Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov and European representatives met with U.S. envoys to refine a sustainable peace framework. Simultaneously, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev , representing President Vladimir Putin , held separate discussions with A

In a swift escalation following the U.S.-led peace negotiations in Miami, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine’s energy sector this Tuesday. The Ukrainian Ministry of Energy reported widespread blackouts in the capital, Kyiv, and surrounding regions. As air defense units engaged targets over the city, military authorities urged residents to remain in shelters until further notice. The intensity of the strikes near the western border triggered a high-alert respo

As tensions between Venezuela and the United States reach a boiling point, the Wall Street Journal reports that Cuban counter-intelligence units have taken full charge of President Nicolás Maduro’s security. To prevent surveillance leaks, a strict ban on smartphones and electronic devices has been imposed on Maduro’s inner circle. This heightened security coincides with aggressive maneuvers by U.S. forces under Donald Trump’s  administration, including the seizure of a third

On Monday, a wave of contradictory reports emerged regarding Iranian missile maneuvers in major cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad. While semi-official outlets like Nour News circulated footage of purported launches, Iranian state broadcasting issued a swift denial, attributing sky streaks to high-altitude civilian aircraft. Amidst this internal informational rift, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei  reaffirmed that Iran's missile program remains "non-n

The security situation in Southern Lebanon took a violent turn this Monday as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched targeted airstrikes in Sidon. IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed the operation, stating it targeted "terrorist elements" belonging to Hezbollah. Lebanese media outlets reported that the strike resulted in at least three fatalities. This military action underscores Israel’s firm stance that the total disarmament of Hezbollah is the fundamental prerequi

In a daring security breach in the Russian capital, Major General Fanil Sarvarov, Head of the Operational Training Department of the Russian Armed Forces, was assassinated Monday in a sophisticated car bombing. The Russian Investigative Committee confirmed that an explosive device planted beneath Sarvarov's vehicle detonated in a parking lot on Yasenevaya Street, southern Moscow, inflicting fatal injuries. According to the state news agency TASS, preliminary evidence strongly

President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon has underscored a pivotal lesson from the nation's turbulent history: decades of conflict have proven that no single party can achieve a definitive military victory over another, leaving negotiation as the only rational conclusion. In a significant diplomatic meeting at Baabda Palace with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, President Aoun detailed Lebanon's commitment to the "Mechanism Committee" framework. This diplomatic path aims at a

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, issued a blistering condemnation of the Israeli Cabinet’s decision to authorize 19 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Aboul Gheit asserted that such provocative actions represent a blatant defiance of international consensus and a grave violation of international law. Through his spokesperson, Gamal Roshdy, the Secretary-General emphasized that no amount of expansion can grant legitimacy to these outpost

The streets of Silwan, a neighborhood bordering the Old City of East Jerusalem, witnessed a humanitarian catastrophe this Monday as Israeli authorities demolished a four-story residential building. This operation, described by human rights organizations as the largest of its kind in 2025, has left over 100 Palestinians—comprising ten families—homeless and destitute. The demolition, carried out under the pretext of "unauthorized construction," has been denounced by the Jerusal

In a flurry of diplomatic activity in Miami, U.S. and Ukrainian envoys labeled recent talks as "productive and constructive," yet the reality remains shrouded in uncertainty with no tangible progress toward ending the four-year-old conflict. Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Donald Trump, along with Ukrainian lead negotiator Rustem Umerov, issued a joint statement outlining a 20-point plan. This framework focuses on multilateral security guarantees and a robust "economic and p

Major international outlets have highlighted the escalating costs of solidarity with the Palestinian cause. From besieged villages in the West Bank to the prisons of the UK, the reports depict a grim reality of sacrifice and systematic pressure. International Volunteers as Shields The Guardian  reported from Ras Ein al-Auja in the West Bank, where international volunteers have become a vital line of defense against settler violence. Clad in protective vests, these volunteers