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PoliticsFrench ISIS Extremist Thomas Barnouin Expresses Regret in Iraqi Court
French extremist Thomas Barnouin, who joined ISIS in 2014, expressed regret for his actions in an Iraqi court on Sunday. Barnouin, whose extremist activities date back to the 2000s, pleaded guilty to belonging to ISIS and participating in terrorist acts.
PoliticsIraq Pledges Neutrality and Gulf Security Amidst Potential US-Iran Conflict
Iraq's national security adviser has stated that the country will remain neutral and work to protect Gulf states if a war between the US and Iran resumes. He also confirmed progress in bringing armed factions' weapons under state control and largely defeating ISIS.
PoliticsIraqi Court Imposes Life Sentences on Three More French ISIS Members
An Iraqi court has sentenced three more French nationals to life in prison for ISIS membership, bringing the week's total convictions of French citizens to 10. The sentences were handed down under Iraq's anti-terrorism law, with life imprisonment equivalent to 20 years.
Breaking NewsTerrorism Declared: Teen Attacker Fatally Shot Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
A 16-year-old attacker, described as an ISIS supporter, was fatally shot by police after assaulting an officer outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade. Serbia has raised its security alert to the highest level following the incident, which has been declared a terrorist act.
PoliticsJordan and Syria Establish Joint Security Committee Following Deadly Strikes and ISIS Retaliation
Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to review Jordanian strikes against ISIS, which followed a deadly church attack in Jordan and resulted in civilian casualties in Syria. Both nations emphasized their historical ties and commitment to combating terrorism and smuggling.
PoliticsTexas Teen Arrested for Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot to Assassinate Congressman Keith Self
A 17-year-old boy in McKinney, Texas, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate Republican Congressman Keith Self and carry out an attack in the name of ISIS. The suspect was reportedly radicalized and had acquired a firearm.
MiscellaneousSyrian Security Forces Suffer Fatalities in Anti-ISIS Raid Near Damascus
Two Syrian Internal Security Forces members were killed and five injured during an anti-ISIS raid near Damascus. The operation occurred amid a sharp rise in ISIS attacks against Syrian forces.
Breaking NewsIraqi Police Officer Killed in ISIS Assault Near Kirkuk Following US-Led Coalition Withdrawal
An Iraqi federal police officer was killed in an ISIS attack near Kirkuk, marking the first major security incident since the withdrawal of the US-led coalition.
PoliticsFrench ISIS Recruit on Trial in Iraq Claims He Was Deceived Online and Pleads for Mercy
A French man on trial in Iraq for joining ISIS pleaded for mercy, claiming he was lured to the region through social media under the guise of helping Syrian Muslims.
PoliticsNavigating Iraq's Future: What Lies Ahead Following the US Military Withdrawal
Following the official end of the US anti-ISIS mission and its withdrawal from Iraq, experts analyze the shifting dynamics of American and Iranian influence in the region.
PoliticsIraq Reclaims Sovereignty as US Troops Depart, Raising New Internal Power Struggles
As foreign troops depart from Iraq, the nation faces complex internal security challenges, the lingering threat of ISIS, and managing its delicate relationships with both the US and Iran.
PoliticsUS Concludes 12-Year Iraq Mission Against ISIS Amid Rising Iranian Influence and New Regional Challenges
The US military is officially ending its 12-year anti-ISIS mission in Iraq, raising new concerns over regional security and growing Iranian influence.
PoliticsIraqi Counterterrorism Forces Eliminate ISIS Fighters Ahead of US-Led Coalition Withdrawal
Iraqi counterterror forces killed two suspected ISIS suicide bombers in Kirkuk just days before the scheduled withdrawal of US troops, sparking intense national debate over future security capabilities.
EconomyIraq Opens Western Military Airspace to Civil Aviation After Decade of Restrictions
Iraq has returned its western military airspace to civilian authorities, ending restrictions put in place in 2016 and supporting upcoming coalition withdrawal plans.
EconomyIraqi Prime Minister Visits France to Secure Energy Support Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss energy supply routes and security cooperation amidst the Hormuz crisis.
PoliticsIraq Secures New Air Defence Systems as US-Led Coalition Prepares to Exit by September 30
Iraq has finalised major contracts for air defence systems from the US, South Korea, and Turkey as the country prepares for the exit of the US-led coalition on September 30.
PoliticsIraq Prepares to Trial Thousands of ISIS Suspects Following Extensive Interrogations
Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council announced the completion of interrogations for 5,704 ISIS suspects transferred from Syria, preparing them to face trial in specialized courts.
PoliticsUS Military Support for Iraq's Kurdistan Region to Continue Despite Expiring Security Agreement
Kurdish officials confirm that military co-operation and strategic ties between the US and Iraq's Kurdistan Region will continue despite the upcoming expiration of a key security agreement on September 30.
PoliticsGermany Concludes Military Mission in Iraq as US-Led Coalition Begins Planned Withdrawal
Germany's military mission in Iraq officially ended with a ceremony at Camp Stefan, marking the first major departure as the US-led coalition prepares for a full withdrawal by September 30.
Breaking NewsDeadly Bus Bombing Targeting Security Forces Near Damascus Sparks Fresh Security Concerns in Syria
A bomb attack on a security forces bus near Damascus has resulted in casualties, marking ongoing security challenges in Syria 18 months after the fall of Bashar Al Assad.
Breaking NewsKuwait Faces Mounting Security Threats from Pro-Iran Factions, Hezbollah Cells, and Resurgent ISIS Plots
Kuwait faces escalating security challenges on multiple fronts, including foiled ISIS terror plots, dismantled Hezbollah cells, and a series of Iranian attacks by air, land, and sea.
PoliticsSyria and Iraq Establish Joint Judicial Committees to Oversee ISIS Prisoner Cases
Syria and Iraq have agreed to establish joint judicial committees to manage the cases of thousands of ISIS prisoners transferred between the two countries.
PoliticsUS Defense Secretary Pledges to Combat Drug Cartels Using ISIS-Style Military Tactics
The US defence secretary announced that drug cartels will be targeted using the same military strategies previously deployed against ISIS.