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Nigerian intelligence agencies helped the United States eliminate the second-in-command of ISIS globally, a major victory that barely made headlines. Now security experts say it's time to celebrate the quiet heroes keeping millions safe.
After more than a decade of operations, the United States is bringing home approximately 1,000 troops from Syria, marking the end of a mission that helped defeat one of the world's most dangerous terrorist organizations. The withdrawal signals confidence that the region can now maintain its own security.
After a French cement giant was convicted of bribing ISIS, nearly 1,000 military families are fighting to access the $777 million the company paid to the Justice Department in 2022.
Nearly 1,000 American military families are seeking access to $777 million that a French cement company paid to the U.S. government after pleading guilty to funding ISIS. The money has sat unused since 2022 while families of fallen and wounded service members wait for compensation.
After years stranded in Syria, the final Australian woman linked to Islamic State will return home under intensive government monitoring. Security agencies say they're prepared to manage the risk while reuniting an Australian citizen with her homeland.
Over 1,500 women who fought ISIS are requesting positions in Syria's new security structure. The all-women YPJ unit wants to preserve its combat role as Damascus works to integrate armed groups under state control.
Twenty-four trucks carrying food, fuel, and emergency supplies reached the Syrian town of Kobane on Sunday, bringing relief to thousands displaced by recent conflict. The successful delivery marks a hopeful turning point for the historic Kurdish town that once symbolized victory against ISIS.
Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a ceasefire agreement after weekend clashes threatened to spiral into civil war. The deal marks a crucial step toward integrating Kurdish fighters into the new Syrian state and rebuilding a unified country.
Six Christians who faced persecution in China, Nigeria, Cuba, and other nations gathered at the White House following the National Prayer Breakfast. Their stories of survival and faith highlight global religious freedom challenges and America's renewed focus on protecting believers worldwide.
A small Australian city is using hockey to help refugees rebuild their lives after unimaginable trauma. The program has transformed 140 newcomers into confident community members since 2023.
After years of tension and days of intense fighting, Syria's interim government reached a peace agreement with Kurdish-led forces backed by the US. The deal marks a crucial step toward unifying the country after decades of conflict.
After years of fighting for autonomy, Syria's Kurdish community has fully integrated into the national government, ending a long chapter of separation. The peaceful transition, called "historic" by the United States, marks a new era of unity for the war-torn nation.
Twenty-four trucks carrying food, fuel, and supplies broke through to reach 400,000 people in northern Syria who've been without electricity and water for days. The delivery came after tense negotiations produced a ceasefire agreement allowing humanitarian access.
A former jihadist who deradicalised after 9/11 now rescues young people from extremism, finding antisemitism connects nearly every case. His journey from Taliban admirer to peace builder shows that even the deepest hate can transform.
A new dawn running tour in Rome combines ancient history with the city's famous feline residents. Art historian Isabella Calidonna leads runners through six kilometers of Roman ruins where cat colonies have made their homes.
After years of fighting, Syria's government and Kurdish forces signed a historic ceasefire agreement that reunifies the country. The deal ends violence but requires Kurdish forces to give up their dream of independence.
Thousands of displaced civilians in the Kurdish town of Kobane are receiving food, water, and winter supplies after Syria opened humanitarian corridors following a ceasefire extension. UN trucks carrying life-saving aid are now reaching people who had been cut off from essentials for weeks.
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholic journalists to spotlight stories of reconciliation and give voice to those working for peace in a divided world. His message, delivered at a global gathering in Lourdes, honored a priest killed by terrorists as a model for bridging differences.
Egypt just brought home 13 ancient artifacts that were illegally smuggled to America, spanning thousands of years of history. The recovered treasures include everything from perfume jars shaped like cats to a statue blending Egyptian and Greek gods.
Egyptian archaeologists just discovered 10 ancient wooden coffins hidden for over 3,500 years in Luxor, including one belonging to a temple singer named Merit. The find also revealed new titles and positions never before seen in historical records, adding fresh chapters to our understanding of ancient Egyptian society.
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