Persian Gulf countries have expressed concern that Iran could activate 'sleeper weapons' through militant groups, fearing these proxies could destabilize their regimes and escalate the Middle East conflict.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas is reportedly "walking on a knife's edge" as it balances its ties with allies like Iran and Qatar during the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The IDF chief reportedly warned the Israeli government months ago that Hezbollah was rearming faster than anticipated, raising concerns about the militant group's capabilities.

Kuwaiti authorities have detained 16 individuals who are allegedly linked to the Hezbollah militant group.

More than 100 children have been killed in Lebanon due to Israeli attacks since the latest conflict began between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah. This tragic toll highlights the severe impact of the conflict on civilian lives.

Syria has accused the militant group Hezbollah of shelling its territory, with the Syrian army warning that it will not tolerate any aggression against its sovereignty, even as Hezbollah primarily targets Israel in broader retaliation.

Ugandan and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) troops have reportedly killed 28 fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militant group.

Israel orders area of hundreds of thousands of people cleared as war rages with militant group Hizbollah

Turkey said on Thursday that it was closely following the actions of the Iranian Kurdish PJAK militant group, which it said threatened Iran’s security and regional stability, amid reports of discussions between Iranian Kurdish militias and Washington about the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. On Tuesday, sources told Reuters that the Iranian Kurdish groups […]

A drone struck an arms depot in an attack on the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in the town of Dekala in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on Wednesday, wounding two fighters, security sources said. Iran has long accused Iraq’s autonomous northern Kurdish region of sheltering militant groups involved in attacks against the Islamic Republic, […]

Hezbollah declares readiness for "open war" and fires rockets into northern Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation as the militant group escalates involvement.

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is designated a foreign terrorist organisation by most Western nations, but it wields significant influence in Lebanon and the Middle East.

Authorities fear the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could become involved in the conflict

Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war". It comes after months of tit-for-tat clashes, with Islamabad accusing Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies. France 24’s Douglas Herbert takes a closer look at the causes of the conflict.

Besides wars, disease, and violent militant groups, few forces have undermined law-based states in recent times as profoundly as corruption. Nowhere is its human cost more visible than in Nigeria.

Palestinian militant group Hamas has reportedly regained control over several areas of Gaza from which the Israeli army withdrew, re-establishing its police presence and working to revive basic services.

Hamas is cementing its hold over Gaza by placing loyalists in key government roles, collecting taxes and paying salaries, according to an Israeli military assessment and sources in the Palestinian enclave. Hamas’ continuing influence over key Gaza power structures has fuelled widespread scepticism about the prospects of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, which requires the militant group to give up its weapons in exchange for an Israeli military withdrawal from the territory. Trump’s...

Lebanon's Premier has stated the government's continued efforts to disarm the militant group Hezbollah, a long-standing point of contention.

A cleric, a lawyer, and four other individuals have been arrested under the UAPA act in a Ghaziabad village for their alleged connections to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant group.

A fire erupted at a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport after a strike, with a pro-Iranian militant group claiming responsibility.

Western countries fear Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon aims to force them to act on disarming Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, increasing tensions and urgency for a diplomatic solution.

The African Union Chief has issued a warning that the militant group Boko Haram continues to pose a significant threat to the stability and security of the African continent.

For decades, Iran has protected itself with a network of well-funded, heavily armed and deeply radicalized militant groups.

Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) and Somalia troops have successfully captured a second town from the Al-Shabaab militant group.

Turkey is closely monitoring the actions of the Iranian Kurdish militant organization PJAK, stating it threatens Iran's security and regional stability.

Turkey says it is closely following actions of Iranian Kurdish PJAK militant group  Reuters

The militant group Hezbollah has expressed anger over the Lebanese government's decision to ban its military activities for the first time.

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran's spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year.

Washington has raised concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme, ballistic missiles and allied militant groups

Nigeria's government has rejected a media report alleging that it paid a "huge" ransom to Islamist militant group Boko Haram to secure the release of more than 200 pupils and staff abducted from a Catholic boarding school in November.

Somalia has renewed its US-backed fight against the al-Shabab militant group, with implications for regional stability.

Israel has bombed at least five of the six principal bridges across a river dividing southern Lebanon, as it engages in heated battles with the pro-Iran militant group Hezbollah in border villages.

Hamas is reportedly considering a disarmament proposal from Trump's "Board of Peace," which outlines a phased process for the militant group to surrender weapons in exchange for Israeli troop withdrawal. A response is expected soon.

The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has denied allegations of having any members, cells, or networks in Kuwait, calling the claims 'baseless' following the arrest of 16 alleged affiliates.

Iraq's capital, Baghdad, experienced drone and rocket attacks on Monday evening and Tuesday morning. It is currently unclear whether Iran or a militant group was responsible for the strikes.

Cypriot authorities have apprehended a suspected member of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, who is wanted by Germany on suspicion of procuring weapons and ammunition.

On March 6, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a wave of strikes targeting Israeli forces, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon the day before. It also warned Israel residents to evacuate from area within 5km of the border. Just south of it, most Israelis are determined to stay put.

Fifteen soldiers were killed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Benin, as West Africa continues to suffer a surge in attacks by various militant groups.

Israel's attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday, after Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and conducted air strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

The French president said he also spoke with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, stressing the need for the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to immediately cease its attacks against Israel and beyond.'

The Lebanese leadership has decided to postpone parliamentary elections due to the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, as well as rising tensions in Iran and the region.

The government in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, took the unprecedented step on Monday of banning Hezbollah's military and security activities, which prompted the militant group...

Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah on Sunday vowed to resist the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's main backer, Iran.

The worst outbreak of fighting in decades comes as Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militant groups. Without a clear path towards reconciliation, the threat of protracted violence looms.

Various militant groups who participated in a rally marking the 40th year of the Edsa People Power Revolution demanded the release of two activists arrested by police for alleged assault, resistance, and disobedience.

Lebanon has set a four-month deadline for the second phase of Hezbollah's disarmament, indicating ongoing efforts to address the militant group's military capabilities.