Middle East January 22 ISIS fighters still at large after Syrian prison break, contributing to volatile security situation ISIS prisoners escaped from a northeastern Syria prison, and some remain unaccounted for after chaos made tracking impossible, according to Syria analyst Nanar Hawach.
ISIS News & Updates January 21 US begins transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid security transition U.S. forces moved 150 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq as CENTCOM began a transfer operation involving up to 7,000 radical prisoners.
Africa January 21 Nigeria admits more than 160 Christians kidnapped as Trump calls for coordinated terror fight Nigerian authorities have admitted that more than 160 Christians were kidnapped during worship services Sunday after initially denying the simultaneous attacks on three churches.
Afghanistan January 20 ISIS takes credit for Kabul suicide bombing at Chinese restaurant ISIS-K claims responsibility for deadly suicide blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul, killing seven people, including one Chinese national.
Syria January 19 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 January 17 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 January 17 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 January 15 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.
Al Qaeda in the US January 13 US launches wave of strikes in Somalia targeting ISIS, al-Shabab terror threats U.S. Africa Command General Michael E. Langley warns of jihadi threat to homeland as airstrikes against al-Shabab and ISIS-Somalia intensify under Trump administration.
VIDEO January 11 Iran regime change 'inevitable' amid growing protests: National security expert Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward discusses U.S. airstrikes on ISIS in Syria after the killings of two Iowa National Guardsmen and an interpreter, and reports President Donald Trump is weighing strike options on Iran amid growing protests.
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.
