Crime & Justice

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-08-11

  Beirut-Damascus highway munitions truck incident ignites anger against Hizbullah

  Calls for Hizbullah's disarmament intensified after a truck loaded with the party's weapons overturned in the mountain town of Kahale.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-08-11

  Suspected AQAP attack kills Security Belt Forces commander in southern Yemen

  A blast in Abyan province targeted an STC convoy, killing commander Abdullatif al-Sayyid, who previously survived al-Qaeda's terror attempts, and three of his companions.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-08-09

  Dark era of Iranian media palpable on country's National Journalists' Day

  On a day intended to honor journalists, members of the Iranian media said they have never felt such pessimism about their profession.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-08-04

  Syrian Democratic Forces pursue ISIS remnants in north, east Syria

  With information obtained from civilian tipsters and backing from the international coalition, the SDF continues its hunt for ISIS remnants.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-08-04

  Syrian 'shabiha' militia suspect arrested in Germany, accused of war crimes

  Arrest of suspected pro-regime militiaman accused of helping to crush dissent in Syria is part of an international effort to ensure war criminals face justice.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-08-04

  Disabled survivors of Beirut port blast still waiting for support, justice

  At least four people who were disabled have died in the past year because they could not afford treatment, or received improper medical care.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-08-03

  Beirut port makes solid comeback after 2020 blast

  Lebanon's main seaport has resumed operations at close to full capacity, though its full potential cannot be achieved without further development.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-07-31

  Iraq grapples with burgeoning illicit drug crisis

  Iraq has seen a spike in drug abuse among its own population, sparking rehabilitation efforts and a crackdown on cross-border traffickers.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-07-18

  Iran-Russia escalation against US forces in Syria expected to have little impact

  Leaked intelligence reports show Iran is planning to escalate its attacks on US forces, in concert with Russia, via a joint co-ordination centre.

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  Crime & Justice

  2023-07-07

  Notorious Iran police commander learns more oppressive tactics on Russia visit

  Observers say Ahmadreza Radan is Khamenei's entrusted, ruthless appointee to command Iran's police force as the regime fears further unrest. The Kremlin appears to be helping him out.