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Trump plans to deport Iranians to violence-plagued central African nation in new deal

June 11, 2026

Trump plans to deport Iranians to violence-plagued central African nation in new deal

Trump administration plans to deport Iranian asylum-seekers and other migrants to Central African Republic under a new third-country deal, reports say.

Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions

May 31, 2026

Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions

President Trump expands Tom Barrack's role to special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq amid high-stakes Middle East diplomacy with Iran.

ISIS terror leader at large after US strike kills top commander amid rising Africa threat: analyst

May 17, 2026

ISIS terror leader at large after US strike kills top commander amid rising Africa threat: analyst

Human intelligence penetrated deep local networks to kill ISIS West Africa commander al-Minuki, described as the group's biggest loss in years.

Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation

May 16, 2026

Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation

President Trump announced U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.

Iran regime power players may eye Russia in Assad-style escape as US talks falter: expert

May 11, 2026

Iran regime power players may eye Russia in Assad-style escape as US talks falter: expert

An expert warns Iran's IRGC leadership may flee to Russia amid regime instability after high-stakes U.S. negotiations collapsed and military fractures deepen.

Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa's vision for Syria

May 4, 2026

Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa's vision for Syria

Critics warn new restrictions could signal a shift toward more bans under President Ahmed al-Sharaa given his previous ties to jihadist terror groups.

IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike

April 6, 2026

IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike

Israel announces IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in a precision strike that also took out Quds Force special operations commander Bagheri.

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

April 1, 2026

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies report alleges Turkey under Erdogan has shifted toward Islamist movements, raising NATO alliance concerns ahead of a July summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first

March 18, 2026

Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first

Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison chief, was found guilty of torture and immigration fraud charges, becoming the first Assad-era official convicted in a U.S. court.

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to end temporary protected status for Syrian migrants

February 26, 2026

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to end temporary protected status for Syrian migrants

In a new filing, the Trump administration is requesting that the Supreme Court intervene so that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem can end TPS for Syrians.