World Religions Christianity January 19, 2026 Gunmen abduct dozens of worshippers from multiple Nigerian churches using sophisticated weapons Gunmen allegedly abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, with security forces deployed to track the captors.
Syria 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.
VIDEO January 17, 2026 Marc Thiessen: I predict Trump will visit a 'free Iran, a free Havana and a free Caracas' before he leaves office ӣƵ contributor Marc Thiessen describes Iran's government and the possibility of Cuba's freedom before President Donald Trump leaves office on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'
MILITARY 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.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics 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."
Politics January 16, 2026 UNRWA officials lobby congressional staffers against Trump terrorist designation threat UNRWA officials briefed congressional staffers on potential Trump administration plans to designate the U.N. agency as a terrorist organization.
Iran January 16, 2026 Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
Venezuelan Political Crisis January 15, 2026 Latin America rebel groups urged to form 'super guerrilla' alliance against Trump Nestor Gregorio Vera urges rival factions to unite against U.S. intervention after Venezuela strongman's capture.
Syria 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.
Iran January 14, 2026 Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports Turkey's intelligence agency, MIT, warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard about Kurdish fighters trying to cross the Iran-Iraq border during ongoing government crackdowns.