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Manchester Arena attack: Judge issues new arrest warrant for brother of bomber

Ismail Abedi fled the country last year after being called to give evidence at the bombing inquiry

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Ayman Al-Zawahiri: From Cairo Physician to Al-Qaeda Leader

Ayman al-Zawahiri succeeded Osama bin Laden as al-Qaeda leader after years as its main organizer and strategist, but his lack of charisma and competition from rival militants ISIS hobbled his ability to inspire sizeable attacks on the West. Zawahiri, 71, was killed in a US drone strike, US President Joe…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022

What’s Driving the Power Struggle in Iraq?

A power struggle in Iraq between the influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and Iran-backed Shiite rivals has escalated with his supporters breaking into parliament and beginning an open-ended sit-in protest. The tussle over who gets to form the next government has deepened a fissure in the Shiite community that has…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 31, 2022

Cost of living crisis: Leo Varadkar says government 'can't just do targeted measures' if it is to help middle income families

Speaking on Virgin Media's The Tonight Show, the Tánaiste said having only targeted measures would not benefit middle income families who are also "feeling the squeeze"

Irish Mirror · Jul 25, 2022

Syria: what is Turkey’s grand plan?

At least 9mn Syrians now fall under the responsibility of Ankara, offering it a bridgehead to fight Kurdish forces

Financial Times · Jul 25, 2022

Why is Tunisia’s new proposed constitution so controversial?

Tunisians are voting on a new constitution put forward by the president which many people in the country are opposed to.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2022

Biological weapons could target DNA, food supply, two U.S. lawmakers say

“There are now weapons under development, and developed, that are designed to target specific people."

Axios · Jul 24, 2022

Jailed ISIS bride Lisa Smith will eat and exercise alone in prison after conviction for being a member of the terrorist group

The 40-year-old, jailed for 15 months at the Special Criminal Court on Friday, is the first person to be convicted in an Irish court of membership in another country of an Islamic terrorist organisation

Irish Mirror · Jul 24, 2022

Chinese Movie Production Team Takes over Syria’s Hajar al-Aswad

Bustling noise is heard in the far northeast of Syria's town of Hajar al-Aswad, which was a major stronghold for ISIS. The racket is made by a Chinese film crew shooting a Jackie Chan-produced action movie, called “Home Operation.” Hajar al-Aswad, which means “black rock” in Arabic, was once a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022

Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith jailed for 15 months for ISIS membership

Smith's lawyers have asked the court to permit Ms Smith to be released on bail pending an appeal

Irish Mirror · Jul 22, 2022