Syria detains Kurds in Aleppo, US hits ISIS
Syrian government forces detain 300 Kurds and evacuate 400 fighters after Aleppo clashes, as US-led coalition launches large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets in response to Palmyra attack.
Syrian government forces detain 300 Kurds and evacuate 400 fighters after Aleppo clashes, as US-led coalition launches large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets in response to Palmyra attack.
US and allied forces conducted large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria in response to a December attack that killed three Americans. Read the latest developments.
Who is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince galvanising protests against Iran's theocracy? We explore his past, his decades in exile, and his vision for Iran's future. Read the full analysis.
Millions unite against Ayatollah Khamenei as Iran's regime faces a critical dilemma: crackdown risks US strike, but concessions could spell its end. Follow the latest analysis.
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Aleppo after three days of fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish militants displaced over 140,000. The US has welcomed the pause, but its longevity is uncertain.
Young Iranians in Tehran speak out on shattered livelihoods, mass protests, and their visions for the future. Discover their stories of resilience and despair.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
The 2026 US elections will feature critical Secretary of State races in battleground states, with candidates' stances on election integrity taking centre stage. Discover the key contests.
A year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian businesses like the Jarjour winery face an uncertain future amid cultural flux and unclear laws on alcohol sales. Explore the challenges of Syria's new era.
Edward Ahmed Mitchell of CAIR warns that Republican governors' moves to label his group as 'terrorist' set a dangerous precedent for all advocacy organisations. Read his full interview.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, supported by a Voyager tanker, have bombed a former Islamic State weapons stockpile in Syria. The joint UK-France operation targeted access tunnels north of Palmyra to prevent a Daesh resurgence.
British and French fighter jets have destroyed a major underground Islamic State weapons facility in Syria. Defence Secretary John Healey vows to 'stamp out' any terror resurgence.
The FBI has revealed it thwarted a planned New Year's Eve terrorist attack in North Carolina, allegedly inspired by the Islamic State. An 18-year-old faces charges.
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% increase in payments from April 2026, adding up to £575 annually for some. Find out how the Triple Lock affects your pension.
Police reveal the Bondi Beach attackers were not part of a terror cell and did not train in the Philippines, as Sydney ramps up security for New Year's Eve. Read the latest updates.
Six militants also dead after Turkish police storm house in Yalova. Interior Minister details nationwide crackdown following the fatal shoot-out. Read the latest.
Revisit a powerful 2025 Audio Long Read exploring Syria's brutal sectarian violence through the story of two friends. Listen to the podcast and support in-depth journalism.
A senior US Republican defends recent military strikes in Nigeria and Syria as a continuation of the policy to combat Islamic State extremism, amid claims of a new Trump-era approach.
Analysis of the complex Nigerian response to US airstrikes on IS targets in Sokoto. While welcomed for security gains, the 'Christian genocide' framing risks fuelling insurgent narratives. Read the full report.
US Christmas Day military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been celebrated by key Trump allies as a decisive move to protect Christians. Read the full reaction.
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with officials warning of further action. Nigerian authorities confirm joint operations and intelligence sharing. Read the latest.
The US carried out precision airstrikes against Islamic State militants in north-west Nigeria on Christmas Day. President Trump confirmed the action, citing the group's targeting of Christians. Read the full report.
Donald Trump announces US military strikes on Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. The operation, coordinated with Nigerian authorities, follows accusations of attacks on Christian communities.
The United States has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. President Trump called the targets 'scum' for targeting Christians. Read the latest developments.
The US has launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria's Soboto state at the request of Nigerian authorities. President Trump announced the 'powerful and deadly' strikes on Truth Social.
A surging Islamic State-linked insurgency in northern Mozambique has forced over 300,000 to flee since July. With foreign aid dwindling, civilians face a deepening humanitarian crisis.
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
A former jihadi questions reports that the alleged Bondi terrorists met with Islamic State in the Philippines, calling their travel 'haphazard'. Read the latest on the international investigation.