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Iranian regime faces pressure as Kurds, US strengthen cooperation - opinion
Kurdish forces and US military presence may shape the future of Iran’s opposition and regime stability.
Iraq becomes new battleground as Iranian proxies intensify nationwide strikes - analysis
Two brothers in France held over suspected deadly ISIS-inspired antisemitic attack plan
Old Dominion shooting victim identified as US Army veteran Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
Iraq moves to reclaim Ain al-Assad as US-led coalition ends mission
Assad's base was one of the few places the US remained, until Iran targeted the base with ballistic missiles in 2020 in response to the US killing Soleimani.
Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans
Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.
Facebook lagging on removing posts celebrating Bondi Beach massacre, CST claims
The social media site was also accused of allowing content praising the Islamic State terror group to remain online.
US, partner forces kill or capture 25 ISIS operatives in Syria during December ops
At least seven ISIS members were killed, while the rest were captured. The operations also led to the destruction of four ISIS weapons caches.
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after three police officers killed
Eight police officers and another security force member were wounded in the raid on the property, which was one of more than 100 addresses targeted by authorities on Monday.
Bondi Beach massacre gunmen acted alone, not tied to ISIS, Australian police commissioner says
The Australian Federal Police Commissioner added that the findings were from an initial assessment, and authorities in Australia and the Philippines were continuing their investigation.
Three policemen, six Islamic State terrorists killed in northwest Turkey clashes
Turkish police last week detained 115 suspected Islamic State members, they said, who were planning to carry out attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.
Jordan carries out airstrikes in Syria, signaling frustration over border security - analysis
Two rounds of Jordanian airstrikes hit smuggling targets in southern Syria, underscoring Amman’s demand for stronger action against drug gangs operating near its border.
US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria raise questions over strategy - analysis
US airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day in what officials said was a joint operation, raising questions over whether further action will follow.
Sharaa's Syria stands at political impasse as Aleppo violence reflects deep divisions
BEHIND THE LINES: The Turkish foreign minister said, “We see that the SDF has no real intention of making significant progress in the negotiations on integration with the Damascus administration.”
