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From Al-Qaeda to Aleppo: How Syria’s new leadership threatens global security

The rise of Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda operative and leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as Syria's transitional president marks a new and dangerous era in the Syrian conflict and global security. The recent capture of Aleppo by HTS forces, …

New U.S. Intel Chief Slams Obama Era Policy of Supporting Al Qaeda in Syria: What Was CIA Operation Timber Sycamore?

<p >Newly nominated Director of National Intelligence and U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard on February 1 elaborated on policies initiated under the Barak Obama administration to utilise the CIA and other intelligence …

Why Is Elon Musk Attacking USAID? How Partisan Politics Made Foreign Aid Agency Suddenly So Controversial

Topline Billionaire Elon Musk said early Monday that President Donald Trump agreed to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—which he cannot legally unilaterally do —as the foreign aid agency has become embroiled in partisan …

Senior ISIL Somalia commander captured in Puntland

Police say Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, head of the group’s assassination squad, surrendered to authorities. A senior ISIL (ISIS) commander in Somalia has been captured, police and state media have said, as security forces continue a weeks-long offensive …

US airstrike kills Al Qaeda operative in Syria

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it killed a senior leader of Hurras al Din, Al Qaeda’s branch in Syria, in an airstrike in Syria on January 30. The strike, which took place less than two weeks after the Trump administration took office, may …

Syria’s Al-Qaeda Branch Dissolves, Says Goals Completed By Regime Change

The Salafi jihadist group Hurras al-Din, Syria’s official al-Qaeda affiliate, announced this week that it was dissolving, saying its goals were complete following the regime change that ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “[T]he sons of the Al- …

Al Qaeda Senior Leader In Syria Killed In US Airstrike

A senior Operative of Hurras al-Din, an Al-Qaeda affiliate terror Group in Syria, has been killed in a U.S. airstrike in the Northwest. U.S. Central Command said Muhammad Salah al-Za'bir was killed in the airstrike conducted in Northwest Syria. " …

‘Morning Joe’ warns of the ‘real winners’ of Trump’s latest government slashing plan

MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” issued a stark warning about President Donald Trump’s latest pursuit of eliminating the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced Monday that Trump agreed with him to shut down the agency, …

NIA court convicts two more in Assam’s Al-Qaeda-linked ABT module

Guwahati, Jan 31: The special Guwahati court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sentenced two more accused in the state’s Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) case on Thursday. The duo identified as Mufti Suleiman Ali and Imran Hossen have been punished …

US kills senior Al Qaeda-linked militant in Syria

A US air strike has killed a senior operative of an Al Qaeda-affiliated group in north-west Syria, the US military said on Friday, as Washington continues an opaque drone and special forces campaign targeting militants in the region. The strike resulted in …

US kills senior Al Qaeda-linked militant in Syria

Syrian Civil War: What led to the fall of the regime

On Dec. 8, Syrian rebels entered Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 54-year rule and ostensibly the first phase of the Syrian Civil War. Beginning in the Spring of 2011 after a violent crackdown on anti-Assad protests, the Syrian Civil War has become …

The Medal of Honor Museum Cruelly Dishonors MoH Recipient Before It Opens Its Doors

On March 4, 2002, as daylight was replacing darkness, Air Force combat controller John Chapman was fighting for his life. He was fighting alone on a snow-covered mountain in Afghanistan called Takur Ghar. The SEAL team he was attached to (codenamed MAKO 30 …

'There will be blowback': Morning Joe hits GOP for handing America's enemies 'great news'

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough warned that Elon Musk's efforts to "strip the government down to its stubs" will weaken the U.S. at home and abroad. President Donald Trump and his billionaire benefactor have pushed out federal employees at all …

Joe Scarborough Warns ‘Big Winners’ Of FBI, USAID Cuts Are ‘Enemies’ Who ‘Want To Kill Americans’

Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough raged against the Trump administration’s cuts to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and “gutting of the FBI” as a move that helped “enemies” who want “to kill American citizens.” Elon Musk, tasked with …

Twelve Days in Kobane, Where Syrian Kurds Are Under Attack by Turkey

KOBANE, SYRIA — Menzeer al-Hamid has started smoking again. Standing in his yard on a hill overlooking the city of Kobane, al-Hamid, a veteran ambulance medic, takes a drag and looks out across his hometown. Turkish jets can be heard roaring overhead, …

Syria has a new government—or does it?

Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the organization that overthrew Syria’s Assad regime, has “assumed the presidency of the country in the transitional phase," according to a statement last week from the military command of the current government in Damascus. …

5 chiefs kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 — Five chiefs were kidnapped on Monday by suspected members of the Al-Qaeda-linked, Somalia-based jihadist group Al-Shabaab in Elwak, Mandera County. Authorities reported that the administrators were traveling to Elwak when they were …

In Bangladesh, Islamists Are Stepping up Actions Against Women

Islamist radicals, long considered a fringe group in Bangladesh, managed to stop two women’s football friendly matches in the north of the country in late January, raising fears of increasing Talibanization in what was until recently seen as a moderate …

The Current Grant Freeze Inadvertently Betrays Rural America – Farmers and Small Businesses Left in the Cold

Farmers and small businesses await funding as the REAP grant freeze stalls rural energy projects. Will the government take action? OTTAWA, OH, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While much of the federal grant freeze has been …

George Magazine Announces Sponsorship of Kenzie Morrison and Appearance at George Magazine Live 2025

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- George Magazine is sponsoring heavyweight boxer Kenzie Morrison, and he is also scheduled to appear at George Magazine Live 2025. Kenzie Morrison is the son of the …

Animal Groups Warn Brooke Rollins: USDA Driving Inflation, Animal Suffering, and Risking Health with Bird Flu Response

Agency response is gutting a key sector of agriculture, costing consumers more than $20 billion and doing little to stem spread of runaway bird flu H5N1 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a letter sent today …

Author Tia Gold-Hollis Releases Highly Anticipated 52 Laws to Black Power in America: White Privilege, White Lie!

A Decade in the Making: A Groundbreaking Black History Month Release That Focuses on Systemic Reconstruction BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Tia Gold-Hollis, recognized for her work as a …

Massachusetts Implements Groundbreaking ADU Law to Expand Housing Opportunities

New MA law allows ADUs up to 900 sq. ft. without special permits, boosting housing options and income potential for homeowners and investors. MELROSE, MA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeowners, first-time buyers, and …

GovNavigators Welcomes Texas Native Lacey Lewis

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovNavigators, a consulting firm specializing in government innovation and efficiency, is thrilled to announce the hiring of its first full-time employee, Lacey Lewis. This …

HBS Welcomes Tanya Willmeth to its Public Affairs Team in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HBS announced today that Tanya Willmeth has joined its Public Affairs group as a Principal in its St. Louis office. Tanya has over twenty years of experience in public …

CA Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Announces Economic Revival Plan to Boost Jobs and Restore Wealth to California

Sharifah Hardie unveils bold economic plan to revitalize California, restore jobs, attract businesses, and create lasting wealth for all residents. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a bold and …

"Lost Gaels" Book, U.S. Tour Honors GAA Members Killed During Ireland’s Sectarian Conflict

Peadar Thompson kicks off Lost Gaels book tour Feb. 20 in Boston, sharing untold stories of GAA members lost during Ireland’s decades of unrest and resilience. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peadar Thompson’s …

EBC金融集团专家解析：巴西高利率与增长挑战下的应对策略

巴西面临利率上升和成长挑战等经济变化，EBC 正在研究这些变化对市场和全球贸易更广泛的影响。 BRAZIL, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 巴西经济正经历一个关键时期。根据世界银行的预测，巴西的经济增长预计将从2024年的3.2%放缓至2025年的约2.2%。与此同时，通胀率持续徘徊在巴西央行目标区间的上限附近，货币政策依然紧缩，进一步加息的可能性迫在眉睫。经济学家预计，2025年巴西的基准利率可能超过15%，花旗集团预测到6月将达到15 …

CRTC Must Act Quickly to Ensure Internet Competition, Choice and Affordability for Canadians

TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local and regional internet service providers remain optimistic that government regulators will support more competition and choice for Canadians – but now is the time to act, given the significant challenges to …

(Video) The Unyielding Struggle for Justice: The 1988 Massacre in Iran and the Fight for Freedom

This dark chapter not only highlights the regime's ruthless pursuit of power, also sets the stage for an ongoing struggle for justice and accountability today. PARIS, FRANCE, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of …

Vote Run Lead Action Announces National Training and Encourages Women to “Run As You Are”

ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vote Run Lead Action, a non-partisan, non-profit powerhouse that trains women and gender-expansive individuals to run for office and win, is hosting its signature gathering – the Run As You Are National Training – …

OFL President Renews Call for “All-Hands-On-Deck” Tariff Task Force

TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) today renewed its appeal to Ontario Premier Doug Ford to equip the province against the 25% US tariffs by creating an emergency Labour-Business-Community Anti-Tariff Task …

‘Faith Under Fire‘ Documentary on Christian Persecution in Pakistan to Premiere at IRF Summit

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is honored to announce the release of Faith Under Fire, a compelling documentary shedding light on the …

OSCE leads efforts to protect the environment on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River: another batch of dangerous ...

Between August 2024 and January 2025, the OSCE Mission to Moldova removed 111 tons of dangerous chemicals from the right bank of the Dniester/Nistru River. Our implementing partner Geocoma Sp. z o.o. safely collected and repackaged chemicals (PCB oils) …

OREA presents ten bold housing solutions for the 2025 provincial election

TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the dream of homeownership on life support for many families, the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is calling on all political parties and candidates running in the 2025 Ontario general election to …

Maritime Patrol Aircraft Market to Hit $11.9 Billion by 2028 – Explore Key Trends and Market Insights

Delray Beach, FL, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Maritime Patrol Aircraft Market Size is projected to grow from USD 6.7 billion in 2023 to USD 11.9 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2023 to 2028. The maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) …

Amicus International Consulting Introduces the Comprehensive Banking Passport Program

Amicus International Consulting launches the Banking Passport Program, providing clients with a second passport and Tax Identification Number (TIN). VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, February 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amicus International Consulting is …

USW Calls on Trump to Reconsider Tariffs on Canada

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall issued the following statement today following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would institute 25 percent tariffs on goods from …