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Syrian militiaman shows off what he claims to be severed Kurdish fighter's braid as Damascus asserts control

January 25, 2026

Syrian militiaman shows off what he claims to be severed Kurdish fighter's braid as Damascus asserts control

A video of a Syrian fighter holding a braid he claims was taken from a Kurdish woman in Raqqa sparked outrage and protests as Damascus expands control amid a fragile ceasefire.

Lindsey Graham says there's 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory

January 24, 2026

Lindsey Graham says there's 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory

Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warn of dire threats to Syrian Kurds as Syrian forces attack Kurdish-controlled territory in northern Syria.

Chaos in Syria sparks fears of ISIS prison breaks as US rushes detainees to Iraq

January 23, 2026

Chaos in Syria sparks fears of ISIS prison breaks as US rushes detainees to Iraq

Syria chaos sparks ISIS security crisis as 150 detainees relocated to Iraq amid prison breaks. Kurdish forces withdraw from detention facilities.

ISIS fighters still at large after Syrian prison break, contributing to volatile security situation

January 22, 2026

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.

US begins transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid security transition

January 21, 2026

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.

Nigeria admits more than 160 Christians kidnapped as Trump calls for coordinated terror fight

January 21, 2026

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.

ISIS takes credit for Kabul suicide bombing at Chinese restaurant

January 20, 2026

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.

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

January 19, 2026

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.

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

January 17, 2026

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.

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

January 17, 2026

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."