Iraq Preparations intensify for Mosul offensive in Iraq French fighter jets have taken off from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier on a mission targeting the so-called Islamic State in its Iraqi stronghold of… 30/09/2016
Syria Four medical workers killed in Syria airstrike Four medical workers from the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations were killed overnight by an airstrike in Syria. 21/09/2016
Syria Turkey vows to push back PYD fighters from Syrian border Turkey’s Defence Minister says its armed forces are hoping to push the Syrian Kurdish PYD fighters further east in Jarablus within a week. 25/08/2016
Syria Turkish-backed rebels enter ISIL-held Jarablus in Syria Turkish tanks have been in action inside Syria, taking part in an offensive to try to drive the self-proclaimed Islamic State from the border area. 24/08/2016
Syria Erdogan wants to contain Syria's Kurdish rebels at all costs In a joint operation with the US military Turkey has launched its largest incursion into Syria yet, with the aim of taking control of the border town of Jarablus away from… 24/08/2016
France France destroy's ISIL weapons storage facility in Raqqa France has carried out airstrikes against an ISIL target in the Syrian city of Raqqa. 22/08/2016
Russia Why has Iran let Russia use its bases for bombing Syria? Images of Russian jets bombing Syria have become commonplace since Russia decided to enter the war in support of the Assad regime last September. 17/08/2016
Yemen Coalition airstrikes kill 20 in Sanaa after four-month respite At least 20 people, mostly young women, have been killed following Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen. 09/08/2016
Georgia Georgia marks anniversary of 5-day war Georgia commemorated the eighth anniversary of its five-day war with Russia on Monday (August 8). 08/08/2016
Libya In Libya, hope for more US airstrikes to retake ISIL-held Sirte The US is launching precision air strikes against ISIL targets in the coastal city. 05/08/2016
USA Obama warns defeating ISIL militarily 'will not be enough' President Barack Obama has hailed the progress he says the United States and its allies have made in the military campaign against ISIL. 05/08/2016
Syria Jihadist rebels begin major assault on government-held areas of Aleppo. Syrian rebel fighters, linked to jihadists, have begun a major assault on government-held areas of Aleppo. 01/08/2016
Iraq Turkey bombs PKK in northern Iraq for first time since failed coup For the first time since last Friday's failed coup, state media says Turkish warplanes have carried out air strikes against the PKK in northern Iraq. 20/07/2016
world news Belgium deploys F16s in fight against ISIL For the first time, six Belgian F16s are to be used in strikes against ISIL positions over Syrian Territory. 28/06/2016
Syria Battle for Manbij - US-backed forces enter key ISIL bastion in Syria US backed Kurdish and Arab militias in Syria have reportedly advanced into the strategically important ISIL stronghold of Manbij. 23/06/2016
Syria Syria: US diplomats urge anti-Assad military strikes As US-led air power pounds ISIL in Syria, dozens of State Department officials want the Assad regime to feel the force of American military might. 17/06/2016
Iraq Civilians flee Fallujah as battle for besieged Iraqi city intensifies In Iraq, civilians trapped inside Fallujah have continued to flee over the weekend. 04/06/2016
Syria Palmyra recaptured from ISIL, military source "After heavy fighting during the night, the army is in full control of Palmyra -- both the ancient site and the residential neighbourhoods," a military source said. 27/03/2016
