Middle East

Iraq forms security committee to oversee transfer of ISIS detainees from Syrian prisons to Iraqi facilities

Iraq forms security committee to oversee transfer of ISIS detainees from Syrian prisons to Iraqi facilities

National Security Ministerial Council stresses that transfer of ISIS members is ‘a purely security decision aimed at protecting Iraq’

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Syrian Army downs SDF drones targeting civilian homes in northern Aleppo
26.01.2026

Syrian Army downs SDF drones targeting civilian homes in northern Aleppo

YPG/SDF terror group attempted ‘to target roads and residents’ homes in vicinity of Ayn al-Arab in Aleppo countryside,’ says Defense Ministry

Turkish foreign minister meets Hamas delegation over Gaza peace plan, humanitarian situation
26.01.2026

Turkish foreign minister meets Hamas delegation over Gaza peace plan, humanitarian situation

Talks focus on 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan, humanitarian aid delivery, and Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to defend Palestinians’ rights

Over 37,000 Palestinians displaced last year in occupied West Bank in all-time high: UN
26.01.2026

Over 37,000 Palestinians displaced last year in occupied West Bank in all-time high: UN

UN cites record settler violence, operations in refugee camps as key drivers of displacement, marking highest annual figure on record

UN voices concern over US carrier deployment to Middle East, rising military tensions
26.01.2026

UN voices concern over US carrier deployment to Middle East, rising military tensions

'We are very concerned about increased military activities and rhetoric,' says spokesperson

US deploys carrier strike group to Middle East, strengthening military presence in region
26.01.2026

US deploys carrier strike group to Middle East, strengthening military presence in region

USS Abraham Lincoln enters region 'to promote regional security and stability,' says US Central Command