Middle East

Iraq says over 4,500 ISIS members transferred from Syria in coordination with US-led coalition

Iraq says over 4,500 ISIS members transferred from Syria in coordination with US-led coalition

Military spokesman says transfer aims to prevent ISIS members from escaping from Syrian prisons

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Israeli fire kills Palestinian, wounds 7 others in Gaza despite ongoing ceasefire
12.02.2026

Israeli fire kills Palestinian, wounds 7 others in Gaza despite ongoing ceasefire

At least 591 Palestinians killed, over 1,578 others injured in Israeli attacks since ceasefire, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry

Israel completes upgraded tests of David’s Sling air defense system
12.02.2026

Israel completes upgraded tests of David’s Sling air defense system

Tests simulated complex scenarios and emerging threats, says Israeli Defense Ministry

Syrian government takes control of strategic al-Tanf base vacated by US
12.02.2026

Syrian government takes control of strategic al-Tanf base vacated by US

US forces relocate to Jordan’s Tower 22 facility after nearly a decade at border base used to monitor Iran-backed groups and ISIS activity

At least 21 people killed when ferry capsizes in Nile River in Sudan
12.02.2026

At least 21 people killed when ferry capsizes in Nile River in Sudan

Boat carrying more than 27 people capsized as it was sailing between Taiba Al-Khawad and Deim Al-Qarray areas in the Shendi locality, local media says

New political action committee launches to back pro-Palestine candidates in 2026 US midterm elections
12.02.2026

New political action committee launches to back pro-Palestine candidates in 2026 US midterm elections

PAL PAC makes its debut amid criticism over pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC’s political spending, endorses four Democratic Congress members