A new wave of protests in Iran reveals a fundamental change: the collapse of belief in reforming the Islamic Republic. Analysis by Ali Siadatan explores the deep societal and cultural awakening driving the unrest.
As Iran faces historic protests, analysts ask if 2026 will be its 1989 moment of liberation or repression. A look at the pivotal forces shaping the outcome.
Analysis: Qatar faces accusations of financing the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, as the U.S. and allies designate branches as terrorist organizations. Explore the geopolitical implications.
Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who has dominated the nation for 35 years, is navigating what analysts call his most significant challenge yet amid ongoing protests and internal crises. Explore the details of his enduring but shaky rule.
After 47 years, Iran's regime nears collapse amid a brutal crackdown on protesters. As death tolls soar, global powers remain divided. Explore the crisis and its implications.
As Iran's crackdown on protesters reportedly claims up to 12,000 lives, voices in Canada and the U.S. call for decisive international intervention. Read the latest on the unfolding crisis.
Massive anti-government protests in Iran create a historic opportunity to end the regime's nuclear threat and regional destabilization. A former political prisoner calls for international action under the Responsibility to Protect doctrine.
Iran's regime faces existential threats from water scarcity, economic collapse, and public rage, mirroring the 1979 revolution. Analysis of corruption and mismanagement.
The U.S. military conducted large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, retaliating for a deadly ambush last month. Details on Operation Hawkeye Strike and the evolving coalition.
Iranian-born former Ontario politician Goldie Ghamari, with 800k podcast followers, emerges as a key supporter of the protest movement seeking to overthrow Iran's regime. Read her exclusive interview.
A new report from the Eurasia Group warns Canada is uniquely vulnerable to political upheaval in the United States. Former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy analyzes the key areas of risk.
The fall of Nicolás Maduro highlights Venezuela's tragic decline from prosperity to poverty under socialist rule. Explore the economic data and human cost of collectivist policies.
British and French forces carried out joint airstrikes against an ISIS facility in Syria on January 3, 2026, aiming to prevent the extremist group's resurgence. Read the full details.
British and French military aircraft have carried out a targeted strike against a suspected Islamic State weapons depot in Syria. Get the latest details on the operation.
Syrian authorities reveal Islamic State plans for coordinated attacks on churches during New Year's Eve celebrations. Details on the foiled plot and regional security implications.
Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist group, citing 'reciprocity' for Canada's 2024 listing of the IRGC. Details on the escalating diplomatic feud.
Turkish authorities have detained 357 individuals in nationwide operations targeting the Islamic State group. Get the latest details on this significant security crackdown.
A Texas man faces international terrorism charges for allegedly attempting to aid the Islamic State group. Read the latest on the case and its implications.
U.S. airstrikes targeted Islamic State militants in Nigeria's northwest, a crucial boost for the overstretched military. Experts warn the crisis is rooted in governance. Read the full analysis.
Turkish authorities have detained 115 individuals suspected of ties to the Islamic State. The operation marks a significant security move. Read the latest details on the crackdown.
Two men found guilty of a UK terror plot targeting hundreds of Jewish people. The case highlights growing security concerns linked to Islamic State ideology. Read the full details.
Jordan confirms its air force participated in U.S.-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria on December 20, 2025. Details on the joint operation.
Following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter in Syria, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a renewed military effort to eliminate Islamic State fighters. Details on the response.
Pakistan has detained a key Islamic State affiliate spokesman labelled a terrorist by the U.S., a significant move in global counterterrorism efforts. Get the latest details.
Reports suggest a potential shift in Iran's strict hijab enforcement. We examine the evidence, historical context, and what it could mean for women's rights. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of Australian PM Anthony Albanese's response to the Bondi Beach ISIS attack that killed 15 Jews. Why did his 5,022-word speech avoid mentioning Islamic extremism?
The surviving Bondi Beach gunman has regained consciousness as police reveal the attackers' travel to an ISIS-linked region in the Philippines and deeper terror connections. Read the latest developments.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese states the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 was driven by Islamic State ideology. Authorities probe the attackers' radicalization and movements.
A U.S. military operation in Syria in October 2025 allegedly resulted in the death of an undercover agent, not a senior Islamic State official as intended. The incident raises serious questions about intelligence and operational failures.
UN confirms Islamic State-backed rebels killed 89 people in multiple attacks in eastern Congo. Latest violence highlights ongoing security crisis in the region.