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Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
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West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying
How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
Syria confirms ‘mass escape’ from camp housing relatives of ISIL fighters
Official says relatives of ISIL escaped from al-Hol following the SDF’s withdrawal from the camp last month.
Syria faces twin battles as Assad loyalists and ISIL attack in west, east
A shadowy armed group linked to regime remnants launched an attack on security positions in Latakia.
Syria moves out last residents of ISIL-linked desert camp
Official Fadi al-Qassem says all residents have left al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of alleged ISIL members.
Gunmen on motorcycles kill at least 50 in northwest Nigeria: Report
Nigerian lawmaker reports ‘at least 50 people dead’ after attack as list of missing is still being compiled.
From: NewsFeed
What happened to ISIL?
At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.
Published On 19 Feb 2026
US is withdrawing all 1,000 troops from Syria: WSJ report
The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months.
From: Inside Story
Is ISIL on the verge of becoming a regional threat once again?
The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq.
Published On 18 Feb 2026
From: NewsFeed
Australia refuses to repatriate ISIL relatives from Syrian camp
Australia is refusing to repatriate 34 women and children held in a camp in northern Syria.
Published On 17 Feb 2026
Exodus of ISIL-linked detainees from Syria camp sparks security concerns
The al-Hol camp population is reported to have dropped by thousands after SDF’s chaotic handover to Syrian government.
