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.

Sunday, 22 February, 2026 , 17:00 AFP — Syrian authorities have closed Al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of suspected Islamic State group fighters, after emptying the formerly Kurdish-controlled facility, a camp official told AFP on Sunday.

Saturday, 21 February, 2026 , 22:03 AFP — "Yellow Letters", directed by German filmmaker Ilker Catak, won the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear for best film Saturday, at a ceremony reflecting the controversy over Gaza that has dogged this year's edition.