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Homeland insecurity? 5,600 ISIS fighters travelled to 33 countries from Syria and IraqHomeland insecurity? 5,600 ISIS fighters travelled to 33 countries from Syria and Iraq

Homeland insecurity? 5,600 ISIS fighters travelled to 33 countries from Syria and Iraq

At least 5,600 individuals who fought for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, have returned home to 33 countries.

Anna Varfolomeeva
Russia and the Philippines sign military cooperation agreementRussia and the Philippines sign military cooperation agreement

Russia and the Philippines sign military cooperation agreement

Russia and the Philippines signed a military cooperation agreement at the ASEAN defense minister's meeting, the Russian Ministry of Defence said

Joanne Stocker
U.S. Air Force to deploy F-35A stealth fighters to Japan in NovemberU.S. Air Force to deploy F-35A stealth fighters to Japan in November

U.S. Air Force to deploy F-35A stealth fighters to Japan in November

Twelve F-35A aircraft will deploy to Japan in November, the first in-theater deployment of the U.S. Air Force variant of…

Fergus Kelly
UK deploys more medics to Iraq’s Al Asad airbase, troops to move forward from baseUK deploys more medics to Iraq’s Al Asad airbase, troops to move forward from base

UK deploys more medics to Iraq’s Al Asad airbase, troops to move forward from base

The UK defence ministry said additional medical personnel will be deployed to Al Asad Air Base in Iraq and forces…

Fergus Kelly
$575 million UH-1Y utility helicopter sale to Czech Republic approved by US State Dept$575 million UH-1Y utility helicopter sale to Czech Republic approved by US State Dept

$575 million UH-1Y utility helicopter sale to Czech Republic approved by US State Dept

The U.S. State Dept approved the estimated $575 million sale to the Czech Republic of 12 UH-1Y utility helicopters, including onboard…

Fergus Kelly
Iraq continues to deploy US military equipment to Kurdistan Region: Security CouncilIraq continues to deploy US military equipment to Kurdistan Region: Security Council

Iraq continues to deploy US military equipment to Kurdistan Region: Security Council

Iraq has continued to deploy U.S. military equipment to the Kurdistan Region over the last 48 hours, the Kurdistan Region…

Joanne Stocker
Diplomats apologise after top Indonesian general denied entry to USDiplomats apologise after top Indonesian general denied entry to US

Diplomats apologise after top Indonesian general denied entry to US

US diplomats apologised after Indonesian armed forces chief General Gatot Nurmantyo was denied entry to the US for a conference…

Fergus Kelly
Over 150 Afghans went absent without leave while in US for training – WatchdogOver 150 Afghans went absent without leave while in US for training – Watchdog

Over 150 Afghans went absent without leave while in US for training – Watchdog

Since 2005, some 152 Afghans went absent without leave while in military training in the United States, according to a report released…

Anna Varfolomeeva
The greatest threat to people returning to war-ravaged Raqqa: ISIS minesThe greatest threat to people returning to war-ravaged Raqqa: ISIS mines

The greatest threat to people returning to war-ravaged Raqqa: ISIS mines

Mines left by ISIS now pose the biggest danger to people returning to the Syrian city of Raqqa

Wladimir Van Wilgenburg
Uptick in Coalition strikes against ISIS on both sides of Syria-Iraq borderUptick in Coalition strikes against ISIS on both sides of Syria-Iraq border

Uptick in Coalition strikes against ISIS on both sides of Syria-Iraq border

U.S.-led Coalition strikes against Islamic State targets on both sides of the Iraq-Syria border increased on Wednesday

Staff Writer With AFP