February 16, 2026 100 US troops land in Nigeria as Islamic militants threaten West Africa regional security Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.
February 13, 2026 Trump’s $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is ‘one crisis away’ Trump's $12 billion "Project Vault" aims to break Chinese dominance in rare earth elements, creating America's first critical mineral stockpile for national security.
February 12, 2026 US forces complete withdrawal from strategic al-Tanf Garrison in Syria The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from al-Tanf Garrison in southern Syria, handing over control to government forces.
February 8, 2026 Pirro warns terrorists 'we're coming for you' after alleged Benghazi attack leader finally arrested Benghazi attack suspect arrested 12 years later as federal officials vow justice for Americans killed in 2012 Libya terror assault that left four dead.
February 5, 2026 US forces kill two suspected narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific lethal strike operation U.S. forces kill two suspected narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific strike on vessel allegedly operated by designated terrorist organization in latest operation.
February 4, 2026 Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Noa Marciano eliminated in Gaza IDF Cpl. Noa Marciano, 19, was abducted during Oct. 7 massacre and murdered by Hamas terrorist Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, who was killed in an Israeli strike.
February 4, 2026 US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman U.S. military buildup escalates across Middle East as nuclear talks with Iran move to Oman
January 29, 2026 Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.
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.
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.