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.
Middle East January 20 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 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.
World Religions Christianity January 14 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 January 13 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 Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ 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.