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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

The politics of no sympathy for 'IS families' | Back to Back Barries podcast

The podcast analyzes the political discourse surrounding the fate of Australian families associated with ISIS and discusses broader political themes including capital gains tax and polling.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Albanese's caucus unity comes at a price

Australian Prime Minister Albanese's efforts to maintain caucus unity are leading to a public silence among Labor's left faction, particularly regarding controversial issues like the repatriation of ISIS brides.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Poland has discovered secret underground tunnels on the border with Belarus

Poland's border guards have discovered four tunnels, suspected to be built by Middle Eastern specialists linked to Kurdish fighters, ISIS terrorists, or Iranian-supported groups, including one used by illegal migrants.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Children of 'ISIS brides' become a political hot potato

The debate over the repatriation of children of 'ISIS brides' in Australia has become highly politicized amidst broader national security concerns.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

In a Syrian refugee camp, children dream of tasting ice cream in Australia

Children in a Syrian refugee camp express their desire to return to Australia and enjoy simple pleasures like ice cream, despite their current hardships.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Relatives of jihadists flee en masse from the Holas camp

Relatives of ISIS fighters have fled in large numbers from the Holas camp in northeastern Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Childhood in the Caliphate: In the Acid Bath of Fanaticism

Abbas Khider's new novel depicts the destruction of childhood under the rule of ISIS, revealing the terror and horror associated with their regime and its paternalistic aspects.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

A new phase: in just a few days, ISIS carries out a dozen attacks in Syria

ISIS has initiated a new phase of violence in Syria, with attacks targeting security forces following a rare message from the group's spokesperson.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

From Belarus โ€“ secret tunnels: Putin and Lukashenko have prepared a new punishment for Europe

Polish officials reported that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, under Russian guidance, is constructing secret tunnels potentially involving operatives linked to ISIS and Iran to facilitate illegal migration into Europe.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Syria admits that thousands of jihadists have fled

Syria has confirmed that thousands of families of ISIS terrorists have escaped from the al-Hol camp amid a chaotic withdrawal by Kurdish-led SDF forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Syria confirmed that many jihadist relatives escaped from the al-Hol camp

Syria has confirmed that numerous relatives of jihadists have escaped from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces managing the facility.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escapes of ISIS jihadists' family members from the Al-Hol camp

Syria's Interior Ministry has confirmed that there were mass escapes of ISIS family members from the Al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escape from the IS camp al-Hol

Syria's interior ministry has confirmed a mass escape of relatives of suspected jihadists from the al-Hol camp, which occurred following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces that were overseeing the facility.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Exclusive: the Australian children of IS families speak to the Guardian - podcast

Australian children of IS families discuss their circumstances in a podcast interview with the Guardian.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Syria: After the Kurdish Withdrawal from the al-Hol Camp, the Interior Ministry Confirms 'Mass Escapes' of Relatives of Jihadists

The Syrian Interior Ministry reports mass escapes from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces, raising concerns about the implications for regional security.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escape from the al-Hol camp

Syria has confirmed a mass escape from the al-Hol camp following a lapse in security by Kurdish forces during a government offensive.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Telegraph: Middle Eastern terrorist groups suspected of building secret tunnel from Belarus to Poland

Polish authorities are investigating a mysterious secret tunnel that was used by migrants crossing from Belarus, with experts suspecting involvement from groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, or ISIS.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Damascus confirms mass escape from al-Hol camp and pursues ISIS organization

The Syrian Interior Ministry acknowledged a mass escape from the al-Hol camp, where families of suspected ISIS members resided, and reported the arrest of an ISIS member involved in a military killing in Deir Ezzor.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

IS-linked families will return 'one way or the other', doctor helping them says

Dr. Jamal Rifi believes that families associated with Islamic State in Syria will eventually return to Australia despite recent setbacks in their repatriation efforts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Sister of 'ISIS bride' says she was 14 when she married a terrorist

The sister of an Australian woman stuck in a Syrian refugee camp claims that her sibling was groomed into marrying an Islamic State fighter at the age of 14.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'You wanna be gay?': Sydney teens bashed on camera in IS-inspired attacks

Sydney teenagers who identify as gay or bisexual have been violently attacked on camera, connected to ISIS-inspired violence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Recent Attacks in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor Spark Outrage on Social Media

Recent attacks in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor have heightened security challenges for the Syrian government, particularly from ISIS sleeper cells.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Escalation of ISIS in Syria: The Followed Approach and the Significance of Timing

ISIS has intensified its attacks against Syrian government forces in Raqqa Province, coupled with a media campaign portraying the government as secular and apostate.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrians: Where Was the Islamic State When Raqqa Was Under SDF Control?

The article discusses the recent attacks in eastern Syria that resulted in the deaths of Syrian soldiers and security personnel, prompting discussions about the potential involvement of the Islamic State and the implications of these incidents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

The US will complete military withdrawal from Syria in the near future

The US plans to withdraw its troops from Syria, with reports indicating it will be completed within a month amid increased Syrian government control in the region.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The notorious al-Hol camp has been closed โ€“ unclear where the women and children with connections to Sweden are

The al-Hol camp in Syria, which held thousands of IS women and their children, has closed, raising concerns about the whereabouts of Swedish-linked individuals.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Ex-Navy SEAL puts 'deranged' Mexican drug cartel on notice after violent weekend: 'More like ISIS'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw advocates for enhanced U.S.-Mexico cooperation against drug cartels following the death of their leader, claiming they pose a significant threat akin to ISIS.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

IS Attack in Northern Syria: Four Security Officers of the Interim Government Killed, State Media Reports

An attack by ISIS in northern Syria resulted in the deaths of four security officers from the interim government, according to Syrian state media.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Syria dismantles the largest camp for ISIS women after a massive escape

Syria has dismantled the Al Hol camp, allowing the escape of at least 16,000 jihadists and their children amidst control changes between Damascus troops and Kurdish militias.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Source: US forces began withdrawing from a major Kurdish-controlled base in Syria

US forces have started withdrawing from a significant base controlled by Kurdish forces in Syria, according to a Kurdish official speaking anonymously to AFP.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Dismantling the Al-Hol camp: Have the consequences of the crisis ended?

The dismantling of the Al-Hol camp in Syria raises questions about the responsibilities of countries regarding their citizens linked to ISIS.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"The Evening" discusses the American-Iranian crisis and Abu Ghait's response to Huckabee's statements

Al Jazeera's "The Evening" program covers the ongoing American-Iranian crisis and features a response from Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit regarding U.S. ambassador's controversial comments.

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

What does the evacuation of the Al-Hol camp mean politically and security-wise for Damascus?

The evacuation of the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria signifies a shift in control from the Syrian Democratic Forces to the Syrian government, raising new political and security concerns.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Coalition calls to criminalise help to ISIS-linked Australians seeking return

The Coalition is advocating for a new law to criminalize assistance to Australians with ISIS connections who wish to return home.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iraq: We are working to return ISIS prisoners to their countries

Iraq's National Security Advisor announced plans to repatriate ISIS prisoners held in the country, which come from over 67 nations.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian Controversy Over the Timing of ISIS Attacks and the Parties Behind Them

A debate has erupted in Syria following ISIS's claim of responsibility for attacks against the Syrian army, raising questions about the timing and support for the organization.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why did Pakistan attack in Afghanistan? Inside Story of Airstrikes on TTP-ISIS

Pakistan conducted significant airstrikes in areas bordering Afghanistan, targeting locations believed to be used by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for attacks in Pakistan.

Feb 22 โ€ข 03:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Pakistan says they have attacked militants near the border with Afghanistan

Pakistan has announced military strikes against militant hideouts near the Afghan border, targeting camps associated with the Pakistani Taliban and affiliated groups, including an ISIS-linked faction.

Feb 21 โ€ข 22:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: productivity roundtable urges Chalmers to be bold in May budget; federal police seize 28kg of cocaine hidden in luxury bus

Australian authorities are facing challenges regarding the repatriation of women and children from Syria, while the federal police have made a significant drug bust involving cocaine.

Feb 21 โ€ข 22:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

ISIS vows to carry out attacks in Syria

ISIS has promised to launch new attacks in Syria in a recent audio message from its spokesperson, the first such message in two years.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Syria: the Islamic State calls on its members to fight the Syrian authorities

The Islamic State has issued a call for its fighters to resist the new Syrian authorities, marking its first audio message in two years.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Al-Hol Refugee Camp Empties โ€“ No One Knows Where They Went

Thousands of people have fled from the Al-Hol refugee camp in northeastern Syria amidst chaos, and their current whereabouts are uncertain.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

IS Camp Al-Hol: Unexpected End of a Syrian Tragedy

The Al-Hol camp for families of ISIS extremists in Syria is being dismantled, leading to thousands of uncontrolled escapes.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Families of ISIS fighters leave the al-Hol camp, this is how radicalization is prevented in Finland

Efforts to prevent radicalization in Finland continue as families of ISIS fighters are reportedly leaving the al-Hol camp amid concerns about children's involvement in extremist groups.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

journalist working for German media arrested in Turkey

Alican Uludag, a journalist for Deutsche Welle, was arrested in Ankara on charges related to social media posts critical of the Turkish government.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Fox News: Washington thwarted the escape of 6,000 ISIS members from Syria

A Fox News report reveals that the U.S. successfully prevented a mass escape of around 6,000 ISIS members held in northeastern Syria, a move described as averting a potential catastrophe.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

The names of the 11 'ISIS brides' trying to leave Syria to come to Australia

Eleven Australian women with connections to ISIS are attempting to return to Australia after living in camps in Syria since the fall of the caliphate.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Thousands of prisoners have disappeared from the IS camp

Almost all 24,000 IS prisoners have vanished from the al-Hol camp following a security breach.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A Spanish jihadist among the 5,704 prisoners transferred by the United States from Syria to Iraq

A Spanish jihadist is confirmed to be among thousands of prisoners transferred by the U.S. from Syria to Iraq.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria: One security officer dead and another injured in ISIS attack in Raghib

ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed a Syrian government security officer and injured another in eastern Syria, indicating an escalation in its operations against the country's new leadership.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:30 UTC

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