Warring sides reach truce south of Damascus

Opposition fighters from three main factions will leave towns south of Damascus for areas in the north under an agreement with the regime.

Volunteers rebuild 25 homes in western Mosul

A further 50 houses are slated for grassroots reconstruction work as part of a campaign that has an overall goal of rebuilding 1,000 homes.

Burgeoning Russia-Iran alliance inflames sectarian tensions across Muslim world

The Kremlin is backing Tehran's sectarian agenda in an attempt to claw its way back into relevancy in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Central Asia and beyond.

Anbar's Lake Habbaniyah tourist city reopens

The resort has reopened to tourists from across Iraq after a four-year shutdown during the ISIS era, during which it housed displaced civilians.

Civilians in Homs, Hama caught between warring sides

Residents of rural Homs and Hama provinces must either flee for regime-controlled areas or remain and contend with ongoing battles.

Iraqi, tribal forces pursue al-Shirqat attackers

An operation was launched last week to hunt down the perpetrators of recent deadly attacks on the Salaheddine village of Sudaira.

Iraq raid on ISIS targets in Syria killed senior leaders

An airstrike last week hit a large gathering of ISIS leaders in the Syrian city of Hajin, killing several of them, the Iraqi air force commander told Diyaruna.

Yarmouk camp comes under heavy regime fire

The Syrian regime and its allies have turned their fire on armed opposition and extremist groups in and around Yarmouk refugee camp.

Iraq closes camps as IDPs return home

The Iraqi government has closed 20 displacement camps and plans are in the works to close five more and consolidate several others.

Medics, athletes join Idlib protests against Tahrir al-Sham

Medical personnel and athletes have joined the ranks of a growing number of protesters who oppose the alliance's actions in Idlib province.

Joint forces secure Iraqi cities from ISIS infiltration

Police, army and tribal forces have been establishing security belts around cities liberated from ISIS to block extremist infiltration attempts.

Iraqi warplanes strike ISIS targets in Syria

The strike aims to put an end to the danger ISIS poses to Iraq and the region, a statement from Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's office said.

Iraq takes steps to rehabilitate prison inmates

A prison in Dhi Qar province has been working to steer inmates away from extremist thought through education and guidance.

Iraqi forces secure 4 Upper Euphrates villages

The villages of Muhairja, Abu al-Hayal, al-Sukhairat and al-Futaihat have been secured as part of an operation targeting ISIS remnants.

Coalition seeks to safeguard Syria's civilians

The international coalition has sought to keep civilians out of harm's way during the battle to oust ISIS and to help them return to their homes.

Syrian opposition hands over al-Dumayr in Eastern Qalamoun

Opposition factions affiliated with the Free Syrian Army's Southern Front have accepted the truce in order to spare civilian lives, an activist says.

Kurdish region hands ISIS prisoners to Iraqi government

Under a bilateral agreement, ISIS prisoners have been transferred out of Iraq's Kurdish region and into the custody of the federal government.

Onslaught of airstrikes puts ISIS in 'turmoil' throughout Afghanistan

Intensified military operations carried out by Afghan and coalition forces against ISIS in Jawzjan Province have fractured the group, according to Afghan officials.

Tahrir al-Sham storms Maarat al-Numan, breaking truce

Residents of the Idlib province city are united in their refusal to submit to the rule of the extremist alliance, which pressed an assault on Sunday.

Chemical arms probe stalled from entering Douma

Inspectors from the global chemical watchdog have so far failed to gain access to the site of an alleged chemical attack in the Syrian city.

French instructors train Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service

The Iraqi military outfit was key in the war against ISIS and is now tasked with protecting the border from the group's remnants.

World leaders, locals welcome Syria strikes

The joint strikes led by the US, France and Britain targeted sites linked to chemical weapons development in the country.

US, allies launch retaliatory strikes on Syria

The strikes were conducted in response to an April 7th chemical attack that left more than 40 dead in Douma.

French trainers enhance Iraqi army's capacity

French military instructors have been training members of the Iraqi army's 6th Infantry Division, who will go on to train their peers.

Death of al-Baghdadi's 'right-hand man' blow to ISIS: experts

Iraqi forces killed Abu Waleed al-Shishani and four of his aides on Monday in a major blow to the terror group, Iraqi experts say.

ISIS in Yarmouk prepares for Syrian regime onslaught

The group has been reinforcing its positions inside Yarmouk camp in south Damascus in anticipation of a Syrian regime onslaught.

Mine-clearing efforts make progress in Mosul

Mine removal teams have cleared thousands of explosives from the streets of the Ninawa province city, but much work remains, officials say.

Syrian opposition gives up Ghouta as top leader leaves enclave

After a blistering assault which allegedly included the regime's use of chemical weapons, Jaish al-Islam fighters surrendered their heavy weapons on Wednesday.

Death of ISIS leader sparks infighting between rival factions in Afghanistan

The replacement of Qari Hikmatullah with another Uzbek suggests the group is having difficulty replacing its leaders and is being forced to depend on foreign fighters with fluctuating loyalties.

Iraqi forces track down ISIS remnants near Syria border

Iraqi forces have been sweeping the desert around the border town of al-Qaim to prevent ISIS from establishing a foothold in the area.

Jaish al-Islam convoy from Douma arrives in northern Syria

Jaish al-Islam elements and their families arrived in Aleppo on Monday as part of a ceasefire deal that also saw the release of their detainees.

UN chief calls for unfettered probe of Syria attack

The alleged poison gas attack on the town of Douma in Eastern Ghouta has sparked global outrage and calls for unhindered access for international investigators.

Javad Ghaffari 'architect' of Iran's plan for Syria

The IRGC officer oversees militias operating in Syria independently of the Syrian regime and works to further Iran's expansionist agenda.

4 ISIS suicide bombers, 2 policemen killed in attack in Haditha

Iraqi forces in the Anbar city of Haditha killed three of the attackers before the fourth managed to blow himself up.

Chemical arms watchdog probes Douma attack

The global chemical weapons watchdog has opened an investigation into an alleged chemical attack in the Eastern Ghouta city of Douma.

'Nothing has changed' in US mission in Syria: Pentagon

The US remains committed to eradicating the remaining pockets of ISIS fighters in the country, military officials say.

French graft trial looms for uncle of Syria's al-Assad

French customs authorities are winding up a four-year probe into the European assets of the Syrian president's uncle, Rifaat al-Assad.

Security campaigns net ISIS bases in Diyala

A week-long operation has so far succeeded in uncovering several hidden ISIS bases in remote areas of the province, a local official told Diyaruna.

New civilian group brokers Idlib ceasefire

A new group comprised of local clerics and dignitaries has persuaded Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian Liberation Front to stop fighting.

Ninawa Plains implements peaceful co-existence covenant

Local leaders committed to restoring social ties frayed during the ISIS era by signing an agreement to actively promote peace.

Ninawa police block ISIS weapons smuggling

Police in the province have apprehended large quantities of weapons being smuggled to ISIS remnants from across the border in Syria.

Clashes break relative calm in Syrian city of Daraa

Fighting has broken out between the Syrian regime and its allies and the Free Syrian Army in and around the southern city of Daraa.

Arab countries seek warmer ties with Iraq

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have taken steps to enhance ties between their nations and the people of Iraq by investing in several key projects.

Joint forces rout ISIS remnants in Anbar desert

The threat from ISIS remnants hiding in the Anbar desert has been greatly reduced by Iraqi and international coalition operations.

Tahrir al-Sham rounds up activists in rural Idlib

Tahrir al-Sham has deployed its elements at checkpoints in rural Idlib and has been searching out activists critical of the alliance.

Anbar reopens agencies offering civil, legal services for residents

Most of the agencies associated with the Ministry of Justice, including the Directorate of Real Estate and Land Registration, have been rehabilitated and services have returned to normal.

Syrian survivors of sarin attack grieve one year on

Family and friends of the more than 80 people killed in Khan Sheikhun mourn their loved ones on the first anniversary of the deadly attack.

Iraqi police secure villages on Kirkuk-Baghdad highway

ISIS elements had been setting up ambushes to target travelers, particularly in eastern Salaheddine and north-western Diyala, police said.

Opposition fighters begin leaving last pocket of Ghouta

Civilians and fighters from the Failaq al-Rahman and Jaish al-Islam factions and their families are heading for Idlib and Jarablus in Aleppo.