Israeli PM Netanyahu stated on Thursday that Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon in the foreseeable future, citing security needs and the "security zone" as a barrier against Hezbollah. Lebanon considers the area occupied territory.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about impunity. Human Rights Watch reports detail alleged UAE support for RSF, including Chinese drones and Colombian mercenaries, while the UAE denies these claims. The conflict has led to a massive humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and hunger.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about general amnesty. Meanwhile, the UAE faces renewed accusations of supplying drones and recruiting Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, while the UN warns of 'hallmarks of genocide' in El Fasher and a severe humanitarian crisis.
An investigation by Global Witness alleges that major brands like Amazon, Ericsson, and Sony may have unknowingly sourced coltan linked to the M23 militia, which controls mines in the DRC and is accused of widespread human rights abuses. The minerals are smuggled to Rwanda and then exported, with traceability systems reportedly failing to detect the conflict sourcing.
Elements of a militia, formerly part of the Popular Mobilization Forces, gathered at the Samarra Operations Command headquarters and symbolically lowered their flag to join state forces.
Fierce clashes between government troops and opposition-aligned militias have erupted in Mogadishu following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's unilateral one-year term extension. Property damage and civilian displacement are reported, with heavy weapons used in densely populated areas.
Clashes erupted in Mogadishu between government troops and opposition-allied militias ahead of planned protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's extended term. The violence damaged property, injured civilians, and forced some to flee.
Over 30 people have been killed in rebel attacks by the ADF militia around Beni, a center of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The violence complicates efforts to contain the disease, with fears of spread and mistrust towards response teams.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, announced by the Trump administration, contingent on Hezbollah halting hostilities and withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The US seeks to leverage this to advance peace talks with Iran, though Tehran links the conflicts.
Organized crime groups like PCC, Comando Vermelho, and militias are increasingly financing candidates, impacting election security and voter choice. In Rio de Janeiro, 53 polling stations were relocated in 2024 to protect voters from threats and coercion, with more planned for 2026. Cases in Rio and Santa Catarina reveal vote-buying schemes involving cash and drugs, linked to candidates and state agents.
Iraq's Prime Minister met with leaders of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq and Imam Ali Brigades to discuss disengagement from Hashd al-Shaabi and consolidate arms within the state. A joint committee was formed to implement these measures within two days.
Hezbollah's disarmament is contingent on Iran's involvement in conflict resolution, according to Middle East analyst Naji Malaeb. He stated that Iran supplies Hezbollah's arsenal and holds the decision-making power over its future use. Malaeb suggested potential integration of Shiite militias into the Lebanese army.
A Syrian militiaman, accused of murder and rape in Yarmouk, Damascus, now lives in Sweden. He allegedly engaged in kidnapping and extortion before arriving in 2015. He has participated in integration programs and was convicted of biting a police officer.
Iran's state-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported that Iran will stop communicating with the U.S. through intermediaries and will fully close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for ongoing ceasefire violations, particularly Israel's military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This announcement led to a more than 7% surge in oil prices.
Investigation reveals UK security services, including former PSNI chief George Hamilton, were involved in formulating the controversial Legacy Act, which offered amnesty to soldiers and paramilitaries, sparking outrage among victims' groups in Northern Ireland.
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes despite a ceasefire, while US-Iran negotiations for a peace deal continue. Oil prices dropped on optimism, but Iran and the US offered conflicting views on the deal's proximity. Mexico will host Iran for the World Cup.
President Lula's comment that an Alerj-indicated representative would be a "militiaman" has drawn strong criticism from Rio de Janeiro politicians, including the president of Alerj, Douglas Ruas, and the mayor of Belford Roxo, Márcio Canella, who called the remarks a generalization and disrespectful to the institution.
A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened fears of regional escalation. Analysts suggest it's a warning from Iran-backed militias, aiming to pressure Gulf states and the US.
Anwar Gargash, UAE presidential diplomatic advisor, stated that Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi is a 'dangerous sign' of the threat facing the region, linking it to the absence of a national state and violations of international law.
The UAE stated that drones which attacked its only nuclear power plant last week were launched from Iraq, implicating Tehran-backed groups and marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former militia commander accused of murder, rape, and torture in Libyan detention centers, has appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is the first case to reach a courtroom from the ICC's investigation into crimes in Libya post-Gaddafi, marking a significant step towards justice for refugees.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former Libyan militia commander, faces a landmark hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is the first case from the ICC's Libya investigation to reach a courtroom, stemming from alleged abuses in detention centres.
US authorities arrested alleged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, accused of orchestrating 18 terror attacks in the UK, Europe, and Canada, including firebombings and shootings, linked to Iran's IRGC.
US authorities arrested alleged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, accused of orchestrating 18 terror attacks across the UK, Europe, and Canada, including firebombings and shootings, allegedly on behalf of Iran's IRGC.
