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US Slows Transfers of Islamic State Detainees to Iraq Amid Repatriation Concerns

Baghdad – The transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq by the United States has slowed significantly this

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Paushali Lass January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 counterterrorism strategy, democratic alliances, Erdogan foreign policy, geopolitical analysis, global terrorism threat, India Israel relations, intelligence sharing, international security policy, ISIS digital recruitment, ISIS resurgence, Islamist extremism, Israel India UAE alliance, Kurdish autonomy, Kurdish crisis, Middle East Asia corridor, Middle East security, minority protection, moral responsibility in geopolitics, Northern Syria conflict, Pakistan jihadist networks, Paushali Lass, pluralism in the Middle East, radicalization online, regional stability, Rojava, Saudi Arabia regional politics, SMDA alliance, Syrian civil war, trilateral cooperation, Turkey Kurdish conflict, Turkish-backed militias, UAE strategic partnerships, women’s rights in Kurdistan

The Kurdish Frontline: A Moral and Strategic Call for Trilateral Action

The Kurdish struggle matters because it is on the front line against the same extremist ideologies that threaten these countries.

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 ceasefire extension talks, conflict resolution Syria, geopolitics Syria, humanitarian risks Syria, Iraq Syria security, Islamic State detainees, Kurdish autonomy Syria, Kurdish forces Syria, Middle East security, northern Syria front lines, Qamishli tensions, regional diplomacy Middle East, SDF integration talks, Syria ceasefire deadline, Syria military buildup, Syrian army advance, Syrian conflict update, Syrian political transition, Turkey Syria role, US mediation Syria

Syrian troops and Kurdish forces face tense standoff as ceasefire deadline nears

Qamishli – Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces are positioned along opposing front lines in northern Syria, creating a fragile

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 anti Daesh strategy, counterterrorism Iraq, Daesh foreign fighters, Daesh prisoners transfer, Daesh senior leaders, extremist detainees Iraq, international terrorism cases, Iraq Daesh detainees, Iraq national security, Iraq Syria relations, Iraq Syria security, Iraqi judiciary terrorism, Islamic State detainees, Middle East security, militant prosecution Iraq, regional stability Middle East, security operations Iraq, Syria prison transfers, terrorism law Iraq, terrorism trials Iraq

Iraq to Prosecute Daesh Detainees Transferred From Syria Amid Rising Security Concerns

Baghdad – Iraq has announced it will begin formal legal proceedings against Daesh detainees transferred from Syria, describing the move

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 19, 2026 Ahmed al-Sharaa leadership, counterterrorism risks, Deir al-Zor oil fields, IS detention camps, Islamic State prisoners escape, Kurdish forces pullback, Middle East security, post war Syria stability, Raqqa security situation, regional power balance, SDF withdrawal deal, Syria conflict aftermath, Syria Kurdish withdrawal, Syria territorial shift, Syrian army control, Syrian ceasefire tensions, Syrian government troops, Syrian military deployment, Turkey Syria relations, US role in Syria

Syria tightens control after Kurdish withdrawal as IS prisoners escape

Raqqa – Syrian government forces have expanded their control across large parts of northern and eastern Syria following a sudden

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 18, 2026 Gulf regional stability, Iran domestic crisis, Iran nuclear issue, Iran protests analysis, Iran protests unrest, Iran regime pressure, Middle East anticipation, Middle East Diplomacy, Middle East security, regional geopolitical tensions, regional security outlook, Saudi Arabia Iran stance, Saudi US relations, US deterrence strategy, US foreign policy Iran, US Iran tensions, US military presence Middle East, US options on Iran, USS Abraham Lincoln deployment, Washington Tehran relations

As US weighs options on Iran, Middle East watches closely

RIyadh – The United States continues to weigh its strategic options toward Iran as regional tensions rise and global attention

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 geopolitical mediation Russia, international mediation efforts, Iran nuclear issue, Iran protests crackdown, Iran unrest news, Israel Iran tensions, Kremlin mediation efforts, Middle East conflict prevention, Middle East Diplomacy, Middle East security, Putin foreign policy, Putin mediation Middle East, Putin Netanyahu call, Putin peace talks, Putin Pezeshkian talks, Russia diplomatic role, Russia Iran relations, Russia Israel Iran talks, Russia Israel relations, Russia regional stability

Putin offers mediation as Russia engages Israel and Iran amid rising regional tensions

Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 advanced technology Saudi Arabia, bilateral diplomacy Middle East, conflict resolution initiatives, Crown Prince Mohammed leadership, cybersecurity innovation Saudi, Gaza humanitarian aid, Hexagon government data center, investment attraction Saudi Arabia, King Salman initiatives, Middle East security, national economic competitiveness, Palestinian relief programs, regional peace efforts, Riyadh dialogue conference, Saudi Arabia Yemen stability, Saudi digital ecosystem, Saudi international relations, Saudi technology hub, Saudi Vision 2030 technology, Yemeni southern issue

Saudi Cabinet Reviews Efforts to Strengthen Yemen Stability and Advance Digital Innovation

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet convened to discuss ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing security and stability in Yemen and fostering

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US expert warns against including Pakistan in Gaza Stabilisation Force

New York – In a recent episode of the podcast Remembering Mumbai 26/11: The Truth Behind Pakistan‑Sponsored Terror and a

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Trump to Host Saudi Crown Prince With Focus on Defense Sales and Major Business Deals

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, in

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