Security 2022-05-19 ISIS attacks worry residents of Afghanistan's northern provinces ISIS-K has carried out a recent string of fatal attacks throughout the country and is taking advantage of the prevailing poverty and uncertainty to recruit members, analysts say.
Crime & Justice 2022-05-18 Iranian crew in custody after $39 million drug haul seized from fishing vessel Crew tried to discard drugs before their vessel was interdicted along a route used to smuggle people, weapons, narcotics and charcoal.
Security 2022-05-17 Killing of ISIS-K mastermind in Peshawar undermines plans of ISIS central Hasan Shah masterminded a suicide attack on a Shia mosque in Peshawar in March that killed more than 64 worshippers. He was recently profiled in an ISIS publication as a key regional leader.
Refugees 2022-05-16 Islamic scholars deem Iran's treatment of Afghans 'un-Islamic, inhumane' Iranian authorities have been accused of torturing and beating Afghan refugees, in acts that many scholars see as a violation of sharia law.
Terrorism 2022-05-13 TTP extends Eid ceasefire after mounting Ramadan offensive Terrorists treated the holy month as a convenient time to attack Pakistani civilians and security personnel, Islamic scholars said.
Economy 2022-05-12 Russia, Iran face another consequence of pariah status: no spare parts The consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and of Iran's missile programme and funding of regional proxies have forced both regimes to scramble for basic car and airplane parts.
Analysis 2022-05-11 IRGC promotes, rewards most radical elements Over the past four decades, the IRGC has increased its emphasis on ideological training, giving it equal weight with military training and rewarding those most committed to Wilayat al-Faqih.
Security 2022-05-10 ISIS expands attacks on Central Asian states, targets Tajikistan with rockets ISIS said it fired 7 missiles at a Tajik military base. Last month, the group fired a volley of projectiles at Uzbek border guards.
Crime & Justice 2022-05-09 Growing protests in Iran are met with regime's mainstay tactic: repression Teachers, factory workers and environmentalists calling for positive change in the country are increasingly being intimidated, arrested and beaten by the security forces.
Security 2022-05-06 Are Chinese troops at Bagram air base? Recent visits to Afghanistan by Chinese officials and reports that Chinese military trainers are working with the Haqqani Network have sparked concerns among Afghans.
Security 2022-05-05 Torture, rape and executions: Russian mercenary tactics around the world The evidence is undeniable -- wherever Russian mercenaries are deployed around the world, atrocities and horror follow.
Diplomacy 2022-05-04 Chinese military visit to Iran heightens worries over Beijing's intentions The visit of China's defence minister comes amid surging purchases of Iranian oil, increasing attacks in the region from Iran's proxies, and lingering rumours about another Chinese base.
Diplomacy 2022-05-03 Iranian regime's efforts to fuel ethnic tensions in Afghanistan spark anger Herat residents say Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh's recent comments about ISIS and ethnic tensions in Afghanistan are antagonistic and opportunisitc.
Crime & Justice 2022-05-02 Raisi presidency coincides with 'alarming rise' in Iran executions Prisoners from the Baluch minority accounted for 21% of all executions in 2021, although they represent only 2 to 6% of Iran's population.
