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Russian incursions in eastern Syria hinder fight against 'Islamic State'

2020-01-16

Russian incursions in eastern Syria hinder fight against 'Islamic State'

The presence of Russian troops in the area is providing IS elements with the ability to move around, secure logistical supplies and carry out sporadic terrorist attacks.
Kyrgyzstan eyes stricter oversight of financial remittances

2020-01-15

Kyrgyzstan eyes stricter oversight of financial remittances

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan wants more information about the senders of financial remittances as part of ongoing efforts against money laundering and terror financing.
Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

2020-01-14

Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

The need for Iranian leaders to go to such lengths to exaggerate the regime's capabilities and the timidity of the military's 'terrible vengeance' have exposed major cracks in the facade.
Kremlin narrative of alleged IS threat to Central Asia debunked

2020-01-13

Kremlin narrative of alleged IS threat to Central Asia debunked

The so-called 'Islamic State' threat is merely a way for Russia to solidify its military presence in the region, say Central Asian observers.
US donates vehicles to Tajik Defence Ministry for mountain operations

2020-01-10

US donates vehicles to Tajik Defence Ministry for mountain operations

The vehicles will enable Tajikistan's mobile forces to operate in a wide variety of terrain, said the US embassy.
Tehran stonewalls amid mounting evidence it shot down Ukrainian airliner

2020-01-10

Tehran stonewalls amid mounting evidence it shot down Ukrainian airliner

Videos, photos and circumstantial evidence clearly suggest the plane was struck by a surface-to-air missile, but Iranian officials continue to deny the possibility.
Tensions ease after Iran’s retaliation on US military fails to inflict casualties

2020-01-08

Tensions ease after Iran’s retaliation on US military fails to inflict casualties

Leaders described Tehran's missile attacks as dangerous and urged dialogue to prevent further escalation.
Russia, China refuse to condemn Iranian attack on US embassy in Baghdad

2020-01-07

Russia, China refuse to condemn Iranian attack on US embassy in Baghdad

All member nations had repeated their long-standing concerns about Iran's destabilising activities in the Middle East, said NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.
Iran abandons nuclear commitments as European powers back United States

2020-01-06

Iran abandons nuclear commitments as European powers back United States

Britain, France and Germany are backing the United States in its growing confrontation with Tehran, as new details have emerged about Gen. Qasem Soleimani's plots to kill Americans.
Russian scaremongering over IS draws ire of Turkmen border officials

2020-01-06

Russian scaremongering over IS draws ire of Turkmen border officials

Turkmenistan is perfectly capable of protecting its borders from any IS terrorists seeking to cross the border from Afghanistan, say officials.