Militias

The UAE received over $100 million in stolen gold bullion from Sudan’s central bank and state refinery, according to an investigation. Sudan’s civil war has driven a surge in gold trade, with the UAE reportedly facilitating over $1 billion in 2025, while militias use profits to acquire advanced military equipment.

Recent attacks across the Middle East include U.S. and Saudi Arabia bombing militias in Iraq and drones setting ships on fire in Egypt. New fronts appear to be emerging amid these incidents.

Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday. The U.S. military also reported intercepting an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces in the Middle East, while Saudi Arabia launched strikes against militias in Iraq.

Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran. The U.S. military also shot down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces in the Middle East, followed by U.S. and Saudi strikes against militias in Iraq.

Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, according to its military. The U.S. military also reported knocking down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces, while Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conducted strikes against militias in Iraq.

Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, according to its military. The U.S. military also reported knocking down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces, while Saudi Arabia and the U.S. struck militias in Iraq.

Jordan's military intercepted five missiles launched from Iran. The US and Saudi Arabia launched strikes against militias in Iraq.

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Virginia regarding the state's authority to control armed forces, a topic that was contested by the Founders and remains a flashpoint today.

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi aims to secure business deals with Trump during his White House visit, coinciding with the resumption of US air shipments of Iraq's oil income. However, the visit faces complications due to the influence of militias in Iraq.

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeks business deals with Trump during a White House visit, including agreements with Chevron and US firms for oil and gas projects. However, his efforts to strengthen US ties are complicated by militia groups linked to Iran that have attacked US forces.

White nationalists and militias often arrive in areas hit by natural disasters, offering help while also attempting to recruit and improve their image. Their presence can be problematic, as they may have ulterior motives. This phenomenon has been observed after various natural disasters.

The article discusses how groups like conspiracists, militias, and white supremacist organizations exploit natural disaster zones to gain followers and undermine government credibility, often under the guise of offering aid. These groups are termed 'disaster tourists' for their opportunistic behavior.