
Syria announced the complete withdrawal of US troops, with military sites handed over. This ends a decade-long presence, though US confirmation is pending.
The UN warns ISIS remains active, targeting President al‑Sharaa and ministers, as over 25,000 detainees, many children, stay in camps.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a recent attack on Niamey airport, raising concerns about escalating jihadist threats in Niger.

Following a deadly attack on U.S. forces, President Trump authorized retaliatory strikes in Syria, escalating tensions in the region.

Following a deadly ambush in Palmyra, the US and Jordan retaliate with strikes against ISIS targets, escalating tensions in the region.