ISIS elements turn against each other online

The group's supporters and sympathisers have been feuding online, trading accusations of betrayal and collaboration on social media.

IRGC-allied militias further Iran's goals in Syria

Militias formed, trained and funded by the Iranian regime will ensure the Islamic Republic's continued presence and influence in Syria after the war ends.

Iraq takes steps to prevent power line sabotage

The Ministry of Electricity has ramped up security measures to prevent acts of sabotage, which are responsible for a number of outages.

Anbar province reinstates mukhtar system

Under the mukhtar system, community elders monitor designated areas and have the authority to conduct certain administrative transactions.

Iraqi forces arrest 4 accused of smuggling food to ISIS

The group's remnants in al-Sharqat are facing major pressure as they are constantly being pursued by Iraqi forces.

Hizbullah, Syrian regime clash in Deir Ezzor

The flare-up is a continuation of clashes that began last month over the control of land and river crossings and the revenue they generate.

ISIS kidnappings in decline, Iraqi officials say

The number of abductions has dwindled in recent months, Iraqi officials say, pointing to improved local intelligence and stronger deterrence.

Iraqi forces kill 10 ISIS militants in Mosul cave

The militants, who were hiding in a remote naturally-occurring cave, were targeted in a surprise attack by Iraqi forces.

Al-Baghdadi audio shows ISIS in tailspin: experts

In his first message in almost a year, the shadowy ISIS leader attempts to rally his scattered followers and reassert his leadership.

Iraq supports team investigating ISIS crimes

The international team has begun collecting evidence of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

Iraq fortifies border against ISIS infiltration

New defence technology will complement traditional border security measures such as fences, earth berms and surveillance activities.

Salaheddine province welcomes back thousands of returning families

The Rapid Response Division has secured the return of around 6,000 displaced families to their original areas in eastern Salaheddine.

Western trio warns Syria over chemical weapons use

In a joint statement, the US, France and Britain voiced concern at the potential for further use of chemical weapons, and resolved to act.

ISIS 'cubs' pose a present and future threat

The group is still attempting to recruit children, experts say, warning that the ill effects of these efforts could put future generations at risk.

Iraqi, tribal forces boost security in Ninawa's al-Baaj

ISIS remnants have been targeting local residents in al-Baaj district, recently killing a six-year old boy and his mother.

Syria regime accused of tampering with gas attack site

An activist claims the Syrian regime has been removing evidence from the scene of a 2013 sarin attack on a town in Eastern Ghouta.

Al-Qaim sees improved security, return of displaced families

Despite its proximity to the Syrian border, the western Anbar city has been witnessing calm, stability and a return of its displaced population.

Manbij marks 2nd anniversary of its liberation

The Aleppo province city has seen improved security and the restoration of most public services since ISIS was driven out of the area.

Iraqi forces nab ISIS element involved in 2014 Sinjar attacks

Mustafa Hamza Mustafa Abd Al Mala participated in the killing of Yazidis and the enslavement of Yazidi women, according to Ninawa police.

Iraqi strike destroys ISIS operations room in Syria

A cross-border strike targeting a gathering of ISIS leaders in Albu Kamal destroyed an operations room and killed top commanders.

ISIS calls on foreign fighters to flee Iraq, Syria

The group has been instructing its foreign fighters to return to their countries of origin or to areas that are experiencing instability.

IRGC-affiliated institutes seek influence in Syria

Through a network of affiliated institutions, Iran's IRGC has been encouraging loyalty to the Guardian of the Jurist, Ayatollah Khamenei.

Ninawa's Tal Afar on road to recovery: mayor

A year after ISIS was ousted, public services are improving and displaced families are returning, with rehabilitation work well under way.

Senior ISIS leaders killed on Iraqi-Syrian border

A strike on a gathering of ISIS leaders in the border area has killed a number of the group's first- and second-tier leaders, including Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's father-in-law, an Iraqi official said.

Iraqi forces hit ISIS hideout near Syria border

Iraqi and coalition forces conducted a massive assault on an ISIS hideout in the Anbar district of Anah, killing around 20 leaders and fighters.

Activists seek to hold Syrian regime to account for chemical attacks

Syrian human rights organisations have put forward reports on the regime's alleged use of chemical weapons in 70 attacks in Syria.

Syrian regime renews rural Idlib bombardment

Many civilians have been forced to flee to safer areas in the centre of the province after coming under renewed aerial bombardment.

Daeshgram: Iraqi hackers attacking ISIS online

A group of young Iraqi hackers calling themselves 'Daeshgram' have been targeting the group's online social media accounts to cause confusion among its followers.

Al-Rutba immune to ISIS infiltration: mayor

The western Anbar city is experiencing improved security and has not seen a major security breach in two years, al-Rutba mayor told Diyaruna.

Death toll rises after blast in Syria's Sarmada

The explosion at the city entrance flattened two apartment buildings and left at least 52 civilians and 17 members of Tahrir al-Sham dead.

On the backfoot, ISIS uses old tactics to recoup losses

The grisly tactics of kidnapping minorities and executions have long been a part of ISIS's modus operandi.

70% of Anah's displaced residents return home

The western Anbar city, which was liberated from ISIS last year, is seeing a surge in the number of returning families as security and services improve.

SDF provide medical care to civilians in Hajin

Areas surrounding the Deir Ezzor town, which is ISIS's last pocket in Syria, are seeing serious relief efforts by the coalition and the SDF.

France helps Iraqi, Syrian civilians restore normal life post-ISIS

France has been contributing aid towards de-mining efforts and the rehabilitation of public services in areas liberated from ISIS.

Fallujah train station reopens with first journey from Baghdad

The train station was closed for five years after ISIS destroyed the Anbar railway network.

Syrian troops shell Idlib ahead of assault

Regime reinforcements including equipment, soldiers, vehicles and ammunition have been arriving to areas around Idlib since Tuesday, a monitor said.

Protests against Tahrir al-Sham in rural Idlib

Tahrir al-Sham has detained the head of Hazareen's Military Council for refusing to hand over 17 women who had protested against the extremist alliance.

Iraq addresses legal, humanitarian issue of ISIS children

Society must embrace Iraqi children with fathers involved with ISIS 'so they do not become easy prey for terrorists, criminals and human traffickers', analysts say.

Car bombs, suicide attacks in decline in Iraq

The improved security situation can be attributed to enhanced intelligence and strong co-operation between local residents and security forces.

Security campaign in Diyala's Khanaqin uncovers 3 ISIS rest houses

A new operation aims to crack down on ISIS cells in remote and rugged areas of northeast Diyala to prevent them from carrying out attacks in the province.

Iraqi forces cut off ISIS remnants from Samarra

The administrative borders of the Salaheddine province city and its entrances are secure from all sides, Samarra's mayor tells Diyaruna.

Fears abound in Sweida after ISIS kills hostage

The extremist group killed a 19-year-old male student, one of dozens of people abducted during its July 25th rampage in the Syrian city.

Iraq to hold major investment fair in December

The fair will bring together Iraqi and foreign investment companies to explore ways to facilitate investment in the country and stimulate reconstruction.

Syrian activists document torture, deaths of detainees in regime prisons

The campaigns come at a time when the regime has started issuing death notices for political detainees at an unprecedented rate.

Anbar's desert no longer a safe haven for ISIS

Tribesmen and security forces have prevented ISIS militants from regrouping and planning attacks from the desert after being forced out of Anbar's cities and towns.

Fallujah polishes image tarnished by ISIS

The city is shaking off the stereotype of being an ISIS stronghold with its persistent stability and the residents' improved relationship with security forces since the group's ouster.

Hundreds of schools rehabilitated in Ninawa

The Iraqi Ministry of Education has rehabilitated 1,740 schools in Mosul and other Ninawa province cities over the past year.

ISIS affiliate evacuates elements from Syria's Yarmouk basin

The area in western Daraa province has almost completely fallen to regime forces, with 300 ISIS elements and their families evacuating to the Badiya region on Wednesday.