US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troopsThe departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.By Tara Copp, AP and Beth Sullivan3 weeks ago
Russia reduces prison sentence for US soldier convicted of theftStaff Sgt. Gordon Black flew to Russia to see his girlfriend and was arrested in May 2024 after she accused him of stealing from her.5 weeks ago
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq saysAl-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.8 weeks ago
US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in SomaliaIt marks the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.By Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
US troops need to stay in Syria to counter ISIS, Pentagon chief saysU.S forces are still needed in Syria to prevent ISIS from reconstituting as a major threat following Assad's ouster, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.By Tara Copp, AP4 months ago
US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon saysThe surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.By Noah Robertson5 months ago