Militia
Pro-Iran militia leader claims US interference in Iraq’s PMF legislation - analysis
Although he was not named in the Shafaq report, it appears Walai was referring to US Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, who assumed his duties as Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad in May 2025.
'No stopping a civil war against Hamas,' Gaza militia chief Abu Shabab tells KAN
Hamas: Militia leader Abu Shabab must surrender or face trial for treason, insurrection - report
Did Iran order rocket, drone strikes on an Iraqi airport in Kirkuk? - analysis
Killed Hezbollah head Hassan Nasrallah's former bodyguard killed in Israeli strikes in Tehran
A source said Abu Ali Khalil, who served as a bodyguard for Hezbollah’s slain chief, had been on a religious pilgrimage when he met up with a member of the Kataeb Sayyed Al-Shuhada group.
Iran tensions spotlight militias in Iraq's role in regional conflict - analysis
Iraqs militias serve Iran's interests and control parts of Iraq. Thus, during tensions between Iran and the US, they are used to enforce Iran’s policies.
China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar
Beijing is heavily reliant on Myanmar for the rare earth metals and oxides needed to power critical goods like wind turbines, medical devices and electric vehicles.
Gaza militia leader denies involvement in aid killings, discusses PA, GHF collaboration
Yasser Abu Shabab confirmed cooperation with certain PA officials and hinted at possible alignment with a broader national framework.
Gaza militia leader Abu Shabab: Haven't ruled out coordination with IDF on aid
"Our weapons are not from Israel - they are simple weapons that we collected from the local population," Abu Shabab said.
Repeating old mistakes: Arming our enemies' enemy is never a long term fix - editorial
The decision to arm the Rafah-centered militia may have been procedurally flawed, and reflects a long-standing Israeli doctrine.
Will arming Gazan militias against Hamas harm Israel in the long run? - analysis
Relying on a tribal militia or clan in Gaza may work in the short term. However, in the long term it is unlikely to achieve success.
Beware misinformation on Ethiopia's Fano militias and situation in Amhara - opinion
Let’s be clear: there is no existential threat posed by the Federal Government of Ethiopia against the Amhara people, writes the author.
How Iraqi militias siphoned billions from Visa and Mastercard for Iran - WSJ
US and Iraqi authorities revealed a complex scheme involving prepaid cards that funneled illicit funds to Iranian-backed terror militias.
Authorities declare state of emergency in Tripoli, Libya after powerful militia leader assassinated
Clashes erupted between the 444th Brigade and the Stability Support Apparatus, two of the most powerful Tripoli militias.
Yemen gov't announces new PM as most of the country remains out of their control
Yemen's former Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak steps down and will be replaced by former Finance Minister, Salem Saleh Bin Braik