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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.

Some US troops departing Syria, official says

FILE PHOTO: A U.S. military vehicle moves on a road on the day of a meeting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leaders and U.S. military leaders, in Deir Hafer, Syria. January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A U.S. military vehicle moves on a road on the day of a meeting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leaders and U.S. military leaders, in Deir Hafer, Syria. January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman/ File Photo

Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid tensions with US

A satellite image shows un‑buried tunnel entrances at Isfahan nuclear complex, in Isfahan, Iran, November 11, 2024.  Vantor/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image shows un‑buried tunnel entrances at Isfahan nuclear complex, in Isfahan, Iran, November 11, 2024.  Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Australia rules out repatriating citizens from Syrian camp holding ISIS-affiliated families

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking during a memorial service for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney on Jan 22, 2026.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking during a memorial service for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney on Jan 22, 2026.

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack

Taylor Swift posing at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, USA on Feb 2, 2025.
Taylor Swift posing at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, USA on Feb 2, 2025.

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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.