Syria

Middle East 6 hours ago

ISIS fighters break free from Syrian jail amid chaotic government handover

U.S. military boosts regional presence with F-15 fighter jets and USS Abraham Lincoln deployment as ISIS prison break highlights security risks amid Syria's political realignment.

Syria 1 day ago

Top GOP senator says Syria ceasefire welcome but actions must match words

Syria reaches fragile ceasefire with Kurdish forces as U.S. senator warns about reported crimes by government troops during military operation against SDF.

MILITARY 2 days ago

US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative connected to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans in Syria

U.S. forces killed an al Qaeda-affiliated leader allegedly linked to an ISIS attack that killed three Americans in Syria, as CENTCOM launched counterterrorism operations Jan. 16.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics 2 days ago

US troops pull out of major Iraq airbase amid ongoing regional consolidation effort, progress against ISIS

The U.S. withdrawal of troops from Ain al-Asad Airbase was completed by Friday as part of regional consolidation following progress on ISIS as CENTCOM calls for "teamwork."

Syria 4 days ago

Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS

Syria conflict escalates as Turkey warns Damascus may use force against Kurdish SDF fighters after deadly clashes near Aleppo reportedly killed 23.

World Religions Christianity 5 days ago

Nigeria named epicenter of global killings of Christians over faith in 2025, report says

Christians killed in Nigeria reaches alarming levels as Open Doors reports 3,490 of 4,849 Christians murdered worldwide for their faith occurred in Nigeria.

Syria 6 days ago

Republican senator condemns alleged Syrian army abuses as ceasefire follows Aleppo fighting

US Senator demands accountability after alleged human rights violations by Syrian forces against Kurdish civilians in Aleppo amid ongoing conflict.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics January 10

US military launches airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, officials say

U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News Saturday that the U.S. military has launched airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria.

Israel January 6

Israel and Syria resume diplomatic dialogue after months of silence under US mediation

Israel and Syria reportedly resume diplomatic talks with U.S. backing under Trump's Middle East peace vision, focusing on border security and regional stability.

Syria January 4

UK confirms joint airstrike targeting suspected ISIS weapons facility in Syria

British and French aircraft struck an underground ISIS facility in Syria believed to be used for weapons storage. RAF Typhoon jets targeted the site north of Palmyra.