December 14, 2025
ISIS Gunman Kills 3 Americans, Wounds 3 US Troops in Syria Ambush Near Palmyra
A lone ISIS attacker ambushed US forces near Palmyra in central Syria on Saturday. Two US service members and one civilian were killed. Three US troops were hurt. The attacker was killed. This is the first US casualty incident in Syria since Bashar Assad's fall.
December 13, 2025
Israel Kills Top Hamas Commander Raed Saed in Gaza Strike
Israel’s military said it killed senior Hamas leader Raed Saed in a Gaza car strike. Four died, 25 wounded. Saed was key in the October 7 attack on Israel. Tensions flare despite ceasefire.
Two US Soldiers, Interpreter Killed by Islamic State Gunman in Syria Attack
Two US soldiers and a US interpreter were killed in Syria in a fierce attack by an Islamic State gunman. Three more were hurt, and the attacker was killed by US forces instantly.
Israel Kills Senior Hamas Commander Raed Saad in Deadly Gaza Strike
Israel struck a key Hamas commander, Raed Saad, in Gaza, killing four people and injuring others. This hits the top militant as peace talks advance.
Belarus Frees 123 Prisoners as US Lifts Sanctions Including Key Opposition Activist
Belarus released 123 prisoners, including major opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, after the US agreed to lift sanctions on the country. This move marks a step towards better relations between Belarus and the US.
Jan 17, 2026