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.
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.
January 20, 2026 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.
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.
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.
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."
January 15, 2026 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.
January 14, 2026 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.
January 13, 2026 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.
January 10, 2026 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.