Syria
In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first time since 2016
Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing and added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling from multiple wars. The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive launched by insurgents Wednesday, as thousands […]
Read More
Sweden told people to open their hearts to immigrants 10 years ago. Its U-turn has been dramatic
Stockholm, Sweden ranked as the No. 2 most sustainable destination in the world for 2024, according to Tripadvisor. Laurie Noble | Stone | Getty Images Sweden is often viewed as a a liberal utopia in Europe and beyond, with the country of 10.5 million people known for its stable economy, high quality of life and […]
Read More
Water shortages are likely brewing future wars — with several flashpoints across the globe
A ship stranded in the growing salt flats of Lake Urmia in Iran. Hamed | Afp | Getty Images The diminishing availability of water resources across the globe should be considered one of the most pressing environmental security challenges of the century. That’s the view of one military geography and environmental security specialist, who recently […]
Read More
Rockets fired from Iraq to U.S. armed service foundation in Syria, Reuters reports citing resources
At least five rockets ended up released from Iraq’s city of Zummar towards a U.S. armed service foundation in northeastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi stability sources and a U.S. formal instructed Reuters. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Visuals At least five rockets were launched from Iraq’s city of Zummar towards a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi security sources and a U.S. official told Reuters. […]
Read More
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria, almost 40 reported killed
A look at of destruction after the US warplanes carried out an airstrike on the headquarters of Hashd al-Shaabi in Al-Qa’im town of Anbar, Iraq on February 03, 2024. Hashd al-Shaabi Media Business | Anadolu | Getty Illustrations or photos The United States launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against far more than 85 targets […]
Read More
Oil selling prices better soon after Iran-linked drone strikes destroy a few U.S. troops, Biden vows retaliation
A drone start all through a armed forces exercising in an undisclosed site in Iran captured in a handout image received on Aug. 25, 2022. Iranian Military | West Asia Information Company | by way of Reuters Oil costs innovative early Monday soon after missiles introduced by Iran-backed militants killed U.S. troops in Jordan on […]
Read More
Iran's ‘brazen’ strikes about the Middle East deliver a concept to Israel and the U.S., analysts say
A person watches a information channel on tv inside a store right after the Pakistani overseas ministry claimed the state carried out strikes inside of Iran targeting separatist militants, two days just after Tehran said it attacked Israel-connected militant bases inside of Pakistani territory, in Peshawar, Pakistan January 18, 2024. Fayaz Aziz | Reuters Iran’s […]
Read More
'Unprovoked violation': Iran strikes Syria, Iraq and Pakistan as Center East tensions spike
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Inside of 24 several hours, Iran introduced missile and drone strikes on targets in 3 international locations — Iraq, Syria and Pakistan — and took the amazing phase of announcing its duty for the attacks, triggering anger from its neighbors. The developments have heightened considerations in excess of the possibility […]
Read More
Iran suggests Revolutionary Guards assault Israel's 'spy HQ' in Iraq, vow a lot more revenge
Iran’s Innovative Guards claimed they attacked the “spy headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan area, condition media reported late on Monday, while the elite pressure reported they also struck in Syria towards the Islamic State. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Pictures Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the “spy headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan area, state media […]
Read More
Oil rates jump additional than 2% as U.S., Britain strike Iran-backed Houthis
An oil tanker anchored in the Red Sea off the coastline of Yemen’s contested western province of Hodeida on July 15, 2023. Mohammed Huwais | Afp | Getty Illustrations or photos Oil charges rose after Britain and the United States carried out armed service strikes from targets in Houthi-managed parts of Yemen, as tensions in […]
Read More