Monday, 23 February, 2026 , 15:53 AFP — Four Syrian security personnel were killed in an Islamic State (IS) group attack in the northern city of Raqa, which was recently taken by Damascus from Kurdish forces, state media reported on Monday.

Monday, 23 February, 2026 , 10:59 AFP — US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as they began leaving a major base.

Monday, 23 February, 2026 , 09:55 AFP — US forces that led the anti-jihadist coalition in Syria started leaving a major base in the northeast on Monday and should complete their withdrawal from the country within a month, sources told AFP.

Monday, 23 February, 2026 , 09:17 AFP — US forces that led the anti-jihadist coalition in Syria will complete their withdrawal from the country within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday.

Monday, 23 February, 2026 , 08:48 AFP — The United States began withdrawing on Monday from a major base in Syria still under the control of Kurdish forces, a Kurdish official who requested anonymity told AFP.

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Monday, 23 February, 2026 , 02:18 AFP — The Netherlands will swear in a new government on Monday under centrist prime minister Rob Jetten.

Sunday, 22 February, 2026 , 20:21 AFP — Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to forestall fresh conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on Thursday, despite a huge build-up of American military might in the Middle East.

Sunday, 22 February, 2026 , 19:41 AFP — Several Iraq-based Kurdish-Iranian groups announced on Sunday a political coalition to seek the overthrow of Iran's Islamic republic and ultimately to secure Kurdish self-determination.

Sunday, 22 February, 2026 , 17:32 AFP — Several Iraq-based Kurdish-Iranian groups announced on Sunday a political coalition to seek the overthrow of Iran's Islamic republic and ultimately to secure Kurdish self-determination.