Iraq, Syria step up efforts to evacuate al-Hol camp

Iraq, Syria step up efforts to evacuate al-Hol camp

2025-10-23

). Since 2021, the Iraqi government has evacuated its citizens from al-Hol and moved them to the al-Amal


Indiscriminate attack on US forces in Syria adds to years of wrongful civilian casualties

Indiscriminate attack on US forces in Syria adds to years of wrongful civilian casualties

2023-12-29

that they had not been cleared of the remnants of war and that the militias were there to maintain security


With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

2024-07-19

"to reconstruction efforts, humanitarian projects, tackling ISIS propaganda and removing the last ISIS remnants from


UN efforts bring renewed hope to Gaza amid flooding, crisis

UN efforts bring renewed hope to Gaza amid flooding, crisis

2025-12-11

vulnerable populations, especially children, whose safety remains a top priority. Rebuilding


Iraqi government confronts Iran-backed militia after deadly attack on state building

Iraqi government confronts Iran-backed militia after deadly attack on state building

2025-08-07

Department July 27, in a deadly assault that challenged Iraqi state authority and prompted swift government


US intensifies military, diplomatic efforts to deter Iranian proxies

US intensifies military, diplomatic efforts to deter Iranian proxies

2023-11-08

in regional posture amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. [US military] One of the primary


Confusion, disarray among ISIS rank-and-file following top deputy's death

Confusion, disarray among ISIS rank-and-file following top deputy's death

2025-03-24

top deputy Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai in Iraq's Anbar province, followed by a joint US-Iraqi


Top Hizbullah official's unprecedented criticism reveals 'deep internal rifts'

Top Hizbullah official's unprecedented criticism reveals 'deep internal rifts'

2025-03-19

that resulted in the loss of top leadership has broken the party's messaging discipline and exposed deep


India's government proactive in preventing ISIS from putting down roots

India's government proactive in preventing ISIS from putting down roots

2025-04-12

in an effort to expunge the group's violent extremist ideology and deny it safe harbor. In January


CENTCOM highlights civil-military coordination role in Gaza stabilization effort

CENTCOM highlights civil-military coordination role in Gaza stabilization effort

2025-11-24

supports long-term goals including improved humanitarian access, governance development and regional


Syrian transit boom offers economic lifeline amid regional waterway crises

Syrian transit boom offers economic lifeline amid regional waterway crises

2026-06-17

] A devastating regional war blocking global shipping lanes has unexpectedly handed war-torn Syria a critical


Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

2024-10-25

killed nine "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) commanders, including the group's top figure


Search teams enter Gaza to recover bodies amid ceasefire efforts

Search teams enter Gaza to recover bodies amid ceasefire efforts

2025-10-29

Egyptian and Red Cross search teams entered Gaza this week to recover remains from the Israel-Hamas war


Women lead anti-regime protest movement in Sweida

Women lead anti-regime protest movement in Sweida

2023-10-18

on August 25, in support of anti-regime protests in the southern city of Sweida. [Abdulaziz Ketaz/AFP


Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iraqi Ambassador

Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iraqi Ambassador

2026-05-04

Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud al-Sati hands over the protest memorandum to Iraq's