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Syria says it has taken over another base from US forces

The announcement of Syria's takeover of the Al-Shaddadi base on Feb 15 follows its takeover of Al-Tanf base days earlier.
The announcement of Syria's takeover of the Al-Shaddadi base on Feb 15 follows its takeover of Al-Tanf base days earlier.

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The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, with at least 40 fighter jets on its deck, off the coast of Saint Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands.
The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, with at least 40 fighter jets on its deck, off the coast of Saint Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands.

Two men jailed for life in Britain over ISIS-inspired gun plot to kill Jews

A police surveillance image shows Amar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui.
A police surveillance image shows Amar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui.

US military says it completed Syria mission to transfer ISIS members to Iraq

U.S. military vehicles escort buses transporting Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman
U.S. military vehicles escort buses transporting Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

US forces withdraw from Syria’s Al-Tanf base: Syrian military sources

US military vehicles moving ahead of buses transporting Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, on Feb 8, 2026.
US military vehicles moving ahead of buses transporting Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, on Feb 8, 2026.

Israeli President Herzog begins Australia trip at site of Bondi Beach attack

Israel's President Isaac Herzog will be seeking to console Australia’s Jewish community in the wake of the anti-semitic gun attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last December.
Israel's President Isaac Herzog will be seeking to console Australia’s Jewish community in the wake of the anti-semitic gun attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last December.

Iraq says it will prosecute Islamic State detainees transferred from Syria

Members of the Syrian government security forces gather after they took control of al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
Members of the Syrian government security forces gather after they took control of al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

US military starts transferring Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Syrian government security forces gather after they took control of al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Members of the Syrian government security forces gather after they took control of al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

US kills al Qaeda affiliate leader tied to December attack in Syria, Centcom says

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The US launched air strikes in Syria against ISIS targets, in its latest response to the killing of three Americans on Dec 13.
The US launched air strikes in Syria against ISIS targets, in its latest response to the killing of three Americans on Dec 13.

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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.