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US Transfers ISIS Prisoners From Syria to Iraq, as Terrorists Are Freed During Unrest
The de facto Syrian government has said dozens of ISIS suspects have gone free from prison camps in recent days, as government forces have clashed with the SDF.
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Trump Responds to Iran’s Threats Against Him
The president promised harsh repercussions against the Islamic Republic, as the war of words between Washington and Tehran continues.
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US Envoy Urges Kurdish-Led Forces to Integrate With Syrian Government Amid Ongoing Clashes
The call for the SDF to integrate came amid armed clashes and reported prisoner escapes at ISIS detention camps in northeastern Syria on Jan. 19 and 20.
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Israel Moves Against UNRWA Site in East Jerusalem
Israeli laws passed in 2024 bar UNRWA from operating in Israel and restrict official contact.
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Putin Invited to Join Gaza Board of Peace, Kremlin Says
The board will oversee the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza led by former Palestinian Authority official Ali Abdel Hamid Sha'ath.
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Iran Protest Death Toll Nears 4,000, Human Rights Group Says
Unrest has gripped the Islamic Republic for weeks, resulting in a harsh clampdown from the regime in Tehran.
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Several Countries Confirm Receiving US Invite to Join Gaza Board of Peace
Trump said in his letters to the countries that the board would seek to ‘solidify peace in the Middle East.’
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Iran Says Executions May Proceed, Warns Any Attack on Leader Signals ‘All-Out War’
The number of confirmed deaths since protests began late last month has now surpassed 3,900, with nearly 4,400 more still under investigation.
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As Missionary Era Comes to an End in Turkey, Protestants Look to West for Protection
Shortly after pastor Brunson’s release in 2018, Turkish authorities began deporting or effectively banning foreigners connected to the Protestant church.
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Trump Calls for New Leadership in Iran
Trump made the statement as the country’s leader admitted that thousands have been killed during mass protests against the Islamist regime.
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US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops
The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two U.S. service members and an interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Trump Warns Iran Against Targeting US Bases
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia urged Americans in the region to take additional precautions and avoid non-essential travel to U.S. military installations.
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Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 3,000 as Clerics Demand Executions
Residents reported no new protests after a sweeping clampdown, as arrests mounted nationwide and hard-liners said protesters should be put to death.
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Trump Appoints Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner, and Blair to Gaza Board of Peace
The White House said each of the members will be tasked with managing key areas vital to the Gaza Strip’s stability and long-term success.
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Exiled Iranian Prince Lays Out Plan to Retake Country
As civil unrest mounts in Iran, the exiled royal said he’s uniquely positioned to guide the country though a leadership change.
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US Transfers ISIS Prisoners From Syria to Iraq, as Terrorists Are Freed During Unrest
The de facto Syrian government has said dozens of ISIS suspects have gone free from prison camps in recent days, as government forces have clashed with the SDF.
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Trump Responds to Iran’s Threats Against Him
The president promised harsh repercussions against the Islamic Republic, as the war of words between Washington and Tehran continues.
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US Envoy Urges Kurdish-Led Forces to Integrate With Syrian Government Amid Ongoing Clashes
The call for the SDF to integrate came amid armed clashes and reported prisoner escapes at ISIS detention camps in northeastern Syria on Jan. 19 and 20.
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Israel Moves Against UNRWA Site in East Jerusalem
Israeli laws passed in 2024 bar UNRWA from operating in Israel and restrict official contact.
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Putin Invited to Join Gaza Board of Peace, Kremlin Says
The board will oversee the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza led by former Palestinian Authority official Ali Abdel Hamid Sha'ath.
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Iran Protest Death Toll Nears 4,000, Human Rights Group Says
Unrest has gripped the Islamic Republic for weeks, resulting in a harsh clampdown from the regime in Tehran.
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Several Countries Confirm Receiving US Invite to Join Gaza Board of Peace
Trump said in his letters to the countries that the board would seek to ‘solidify peace in the Middle East.’
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Iran Says Executions May Proceed, Warns Any Attack on Leader Signals ‘All-Out War’
The number of confirmed deaths since protests began late last month has now surpassed 3,900, with nearly 4,400 more still under investigation.
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As Missionary Era Comes to an End in Turkey, Protestants Look to West for Protection
Shortly after pastor Brunson’s release in 2018, Turkish authorities began deporting or effectively banning foreigners connected to the Protestant church.
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Trump Calls for New Leadership in Iran
Trump made the statement as the country’s leader admitted that thousands have been killed during mass protests against the Islamist regime.
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US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops
The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two U.S. service members and an interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Trump Warns Iran Against Targeting US Bases
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia urged Americans in the region to take additional precautions and avoid non-essential travel to U.S. military installations.
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Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 3,000 as Clerics Demand Executions
Residents reported no new protests after a sweeping clampdown, as arrests mounted nationwide and hard-liners said protesters should be put to death.
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Trump Appoints Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner, and Blair to Gaza Board of Peace
The White House said each of the members will be tasked with managing key areas vital to the Gaza Strip’s stability and long-term success.
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Exiled Iranian Prince Lays Out Plan to Retake Country
As civil unrest mounts in Iran, the exiled royal said he’s uniquely positioned to guide the country though a leadership change.
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