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How the Islamic State seeks to exploit Syria's fault lines

The fall of the SDF and mass escapes from Al-Hol have emboldened the Islamic State, and even in its diminished position, the extremist group remains dangerous

Paul Iddon
04 March, 2026
Interior Minister Anas Khattab
Syria
MENA
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Syria says will continue to pursue IS after cell dismantled

The New Arab Staff
25 February, 2026
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein gives a press conference during the official visit of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Baghdad on February 5, 2026.
Iraq
MENA
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Iraq: Turkey to repatriate IS detainees from Syria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 February, 2026
An aerial photograph shows parts of the Syrian northeastern city of Raqa, once the Islamic State group's de facto capital in Syria, on January 21, 2026.
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MENA
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Islamic State kills four security personnel in Syria: agency

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 February, 2026
A young girl disembarks a bus that transferred hundreds of people from Al Hol camp in Hasaka Governorate,
al-Hol camp
MENA
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Iraqis repatriated from al-Hol leaving camp 'practically empty'

The New Arab Staff
21 February, 2026
Damaged interior of a Chinese restaurant is pictured following an explosion in the Shahr-e Naw area of Kabul
Kabul
MENA
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Beijing urges Afghanistan to protect citizens after bombing

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 January, 2026
A division is in progress in the House of Representatives at Parliament House
Australia
World
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Australia passes gun control laws over Bondi mass shooting

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 January, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday August 27th, 2025
Australia
World
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Australian parliament holds moment of silence after Bondi attack

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 January, 2026
Police officers of Turkish Special Forces Command carry out an operation against suspects, who were allegedly operated in Syria in behalf of Daesh, in Adana
Turkey
MENA
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Turkey detains 125 IS suspects in nationwide sweep

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 December, 2025
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett speaks to the media at Parliament Houseon
Australia
World
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Australian police find Bondi Beach attackers acted alone

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 December, 2025
Police officers of Turkish Special Forces Command carry out an operation against suspects, who were allegedly operated in Syria in behalf of Daesh, in Adana
Turkey
MENA
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Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after clash

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 December, 2025
A special operation police holds an AK-47 during simultaneous anti-drug operations to 100 locations in Sarigol, Gaziosmanpasa district of Istanbul
Turkey
MENA
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Turkish police raid sees six IS militants, three police killed

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 December, 2025
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Islamic State

Graphic Truth

ISIS, Footman of Foreign Intervention

Emad Hajjaj
29 December, 2025
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Nigeria
World
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US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 December, 2025
Gendarmerie Special Operations continue their operations despite the freezing cold to maintain the security environment in Bitlis, Turkiye on March 2, 2025.
Islamic State
MENA
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Turkey says captured senior IS figure on Afghan-Pakistan border

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 December, 2025
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Islamic State
Analysis
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Can the Islamic State still become a spoiler in the new Syria?

Paul Iddon
22 December, 2025
A view of a Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft before the airdrop operation of aid over Gaza on August 14, 2025
Syria
MENA
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Jordan says it joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 December, 2025
Controversial US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the start of the 'vengeance' operation [Getty]
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MENA
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US announces operation to 'eliminate' IS fighters in Syria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 December, 2025
There was an increase in attacks targeting Australia's Muslim community even before the Bondi Beach massacre [Getty]
Australia
World
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Pig heads hurled into Sydney Muslim cemetery after Bondi attack

The New Arab Staff
16 December, 2025
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Syria
MENA
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IS claims responsibility for attack on Syria security personnel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 December, 2025
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Syria
MENA
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US forces carry out arrests after killing of three Americans

The New Arab Staff
14 December, 2025