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ISIS

Australia refuses to help repatriate its citizens in Syria camp

Members of Australian families believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants wait to leave Roj camp near Derik, Syria.
Members of Australian families believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants wait to leave Roj camp near Derik, Syria.

US teens reject charges over ISIS-linked bomb plot in New York

Prosecutors said that Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat discussed plans to kill up to 60 people.
Prosecutors said that Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat discussed plans to kill up to 60 people.

French court jails Lafarge ex-CEO for funding IS in Syria

Lafarge paid protection money to the Islamic State group and other jihadists to maintain its business in war-torn Syria.
Lafarge paid protection money to the Islamic State group and other jihadists to maintain its business in war-torn Syria.

Teen charged in Switzerland with planning ISIS-linked ‘terrorist attack’

The Office of the Attorney-General of Switzerland (OAG) said it had charged a Swiss national with “planning a terrorist attack using a knife”.
The Office of the Attorney-General of Switzerland (OAG) said it had charged a Swiss national with “planning a terrorist attack using a knife”.

Syria confirms mass escape of jihadist relatives from Al-Hol camp

After the Kurdish forces withdrew, thousands of women and children fled the camp to parts unknown.
After the Kurdish forces withdrew, thousands of women and children fled the camp to parts unknown.

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

People gather to attend a funeral for victims following the suicide explosion at a Shi'ite mosque in Islamabad, on Feb 7.
People gather to attend a funeral for victims following the suicide explosion at a Shi'ite mosque in Islamabad, on Feb 7.

Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of ISIS militants from Syrian camp

The 34 women and children were released on Feb 16 from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detention centre due to technical reasons.
The 34 women and children were released on Feb 16 from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detention centre due to technical reasons.

Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations

FILE PHOTO: Military personnel in a vehicle at the crossing connecting the two banks of the Euphrates River, as they attempt to cross to the other side after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from Deir al-Zor province and the Syrian army took full control over the area, in Deir al-Zor, Syria, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Military personnel in a vehicle at the crossing connecting the two banks of the Euphrates River, as they attempt to cross to the other side after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from Deir al-Zor province and the Syrian army took full control over the area, in Deir al-Zor, Syria, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

ISIS urges members to fight Syria’s new government

A Syrian government soldier stands outside SDF controlled Al Aktan prison which holds ISIS detainees.
A Syrian government soldier stands outside SDF controlled Al Aktan prison which holds ISIS detainees.

US pulls forces from Syria as new government exerts control, says source

The US is reportedly in the process of withdrawing all of the estimated 1,000 troops it maintains in Syria.
The US is reportedly in the process of withdrawing all of the estimated 1,000 troops it maintains in Syria.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.