August 20, 2018 Africa, Africa News, Eurasia, Eurasia News
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Wednesday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Washington to discuss a myriad of topics including security, peace, and military assistance. Shoukry, who also served as ambassador to the U.S., is on a visit to the U.S. He will also meet with U.S. …
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August 20, 2018 Africa, Africa News, Eurasia, Eurasia News
There were significant military movements and reinforcements following suspicions of the infiltration of a terrorist group into the Algerian territory today. Activity focused on The border between Tunisia and Algeria, and in particular the governorates of El-Tarf, Souk Ahras, Tébessa and the El-Oued.
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August 9, 2018 Special Analysis
EXCLUSIVE: Pro-ISIS Media Outlet Publishes Posters Calling For Biological Attacks In The West, One Of Which Depicts San Francisco Over the past week, a pro-Islamic State (ISIS) media group has published a series of posters encouraging biological attacks on Western targets. EXCLUSIVE: New Video From French Fighters In Syria Affiliated …
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August 9, 2018 Special Analysis
Leader Of Al-Qaeda-Affiliated Group For Supporting Islam And Muslims (GSIM) Says France Failed To Achieve Its Objectives In Mali, Urges Muslims With Different Backgrounds, Skills, To Come To Mali On July 27, 2018, the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Group For Supporting Islam And Muslims (GSIM) released a nine-minute video of its leader Iyad …
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August 9, 2018 Eurasia, Eurasia News, Iran, Iran News, Iran Press
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he has no precondition for talks with the U.S., except that Washington “compensate” the past damage that it has done to Iran. “America owes Iran both apologies and reparations for the meddling and damages he has been doing to Iran since 1953,” Rouhani told a …
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August 8, 2018 Africa, Africa News, Eurasia, Eurasia News
At least four soldiers and eight suspected jihadists were killed Tuesday in Mali when a security patrol was ambushed in the centre of the country, military sources said. The death toll could yet rise as “two Malian army vehicles and their occupants are still not accounted for,” a military source …
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August 8, 2018 Africa, Africa News, Eurasia, Eurasia News
In the first visit by an Italian foreign minister to Cairo since 2015, Egyptian and Italian foreign ministers agreed on Sunday to continue cooperation in combating illegal immigration and resolving the Libyan issue through a Libyan-Libyan solution. In a joint press conference following “political consultation” talks between Egyptian Foreign Minister …
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August 8, 2018 Eurasia, Eurasia News, Middle Orient, Middle Orient News
The U.S.-backed Syrian forces on Saturday took full control of a desert territory at the Iraqi border in northeastern Syria, local activists said Saturday. The border line with Iraq and Deir Ezzor desert are under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces, such a gain comes after weeks of major …
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August 8, 2018 Eurasia, Eurasia News, Romania, Romania News
U.S. troops are building guard towers, office buildings and other permanent structures in Poland and Romania to support the rotational forces deployed to Eastern Europe to counter possible Russian aggression. Resolute Castle 18, a six-month exercise run by the National Guard and Army
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August 8, 2018 Africa, Africa News, Eurasia, Eurasia News
France is determined to export its SCALP cruise missile to Egypt, despite the US blocking the sale of essential components. French Defense Minister Florence Parly said during a recent press conference that “in this case, we will not be able to lift the US opposition to the sale of SCALP …
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