United States officials have confirmed that the finance chief of the Islamic State has been killed in air strikes that were led by the United States. The attacks took place in Iraq in recent weeks. […]
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Yemeni Rebels Launch Scud Missile Into Saudi Arabia In Retaliation For Over 100 Saudi Air Strikes
On Wednesday, Yemeni military units associated with the Houthi militia launched a ballistic missile toward southern Saudi Arabia, the faction’s TV channel reported, as fighting between the Iran-allied group and the kingdom increased. “The Yemeni […]
Desperate Libyan Government Calls For Airstrikes And Arms To Prevent ISIS Takeover
The arms embargo placed on Libya has been allowing Islamic militants to increase their hold within the country says Mohamed al-Dayri, Libya’s foreign minister who has called for international air strikes against the terrorists. “The […]
Air Strikes Preempt Obama State Visit To Kenya Amid High Security
President Barack Obama’s trip to Kenya is raising security concerns, as while the country itself is relatively stable the surrounding region is a hostile environment. Ahead of the President’s visit around half a dozen air strikes […]
U.S. Kills ISIS Terrorists In First Afghan Drone Strikes
The first drone attacks by the United States against ISIS militants in Afghanistan has killed at least 49 fighters according to officials in Nangarhar province’s Achin district where the strikes took place. Ahmad Zia Adulzai, […]
U.S. Launches 16 Air Strikes Against ISIS Over The Weekend
ISIS militants were treated to a U.S.-led coalition 4th of July fireworks display as the U.S. Air Force conducted at least 16 airstrikes Saturday and early Sunday morning against ISIS buildings and transit routes in […]
ISIS ‘Emir Of Suicide Bombers’ Killed In Coalition Air Strike
A U.S. official announced on Thursday that senior ISIS leader Tariq al-Harzi, known as the “emir of suicide bombers,” was killed by a targeted coalition airstrike in Syria last month. Al-Harzi was a prominent logistician […]
Amnesty International Finds Saudi Led Airstrikes Were Aimed At Civilians
Saudi Arabia continues to come under fire for human rights abuses, as a new report by human rights advocate Amnesty International has claimed airstrikes in Yemen by Saudi Arabian lead coalition forces showed a pattern […]
Top Islamic Militant Killed In Rare U.S. Airstrike On Libya
The United States Air Force killed a top Islamic militant on Sunday in an air strike on Libya, officials reported. Mokhtar Belmokhtar, who ordered a deadly attack on an Algerian gas plant two years ago, […]