Israeli military says Hezbollah evacuating the Bekaa Valley site, which was used to develop and enhance high-accuracy missiles, out of fear of strikes The Israeli army announced Tuesday that it identified a Hezbollah precision missile development and enhancement site, which is operated in partnership with Iran.
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U.S. INCHES CLOSER TO A DEAL WITH THE TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN
America’s longest war – soon approaching its 18th year in Afghanistan – is not over although it may be entering a new phase.
Read More »German Air Force Suffers Shortages Amid Failure to Meet NATO Spending Target – Reports
Washington has been very critical of Berlin in the past due to the latter’s failure to meet NATO’s defence spending target, with a shortage of planes also signaling Germany’s inability to meet the required training practice for its pilots.
Read More »Pence says US military to expand presence in Poland; NATO allies yet to hit spending goals
The United States is planning to expand its military presence in Poland, Vice President Mike Pence says, praising the NATO ally for being among the few members of the Western military alliance who are trying to meet Washington’s spending requirements.
Read More »Rouhani: Iran has no intention to talk with US
President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Iran opted for national resistance to the US maximum pressure and active diplomacy and that has not decided to negotiate with the US despite some suggestions from many states.
Read More »US-backed forces in Syria capture top ISIS financial officer
The People’s Protection Units (YPG) Counter-Terrorist Forces on Sunday captured a so-called Islamic State financial officer during an operation in Syria.
Read More »Commander of ISIS Foreigners Captured
Kurdish forces in northern Syria have arrested a Portuguese extremist from London involved in kidnappings and executions of Western hostages held by ISIS after years on the run.
Read More »Cease-fire brings temporary calm to Syria’s Idlib
Government airstrikes and artillery attacks ceased Saturday following a unilateral cease-fire in the northwestern province of Idlib, a Syrian war monitor said. The U.S. military, meanwhile, said it struck an al-Qaida leadership facility north of Idlib, marking the first American strike inside the war-torn country since July .
Read More »Taliban Attack Kabul as US Nears Peace Deal
The Taliban claimed responsibility for an explosion in Kabul late Monday, just hours after a U.S. negotiator shared with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani “key details” of a deal that would see thousands of American troops leaving Afghanistan.
Read More »Airstrike targeted Al Qaeda leadership in Syria, U.S. military says
The American military conducted an airstrike against al Qaeda in Syria (AQ-S) “leadership at a facility north of Idlib, Syria” earlier today, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). It is the second time the U.S. has struck al Qaeda operatives in Syria since late June.
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