The U.S.-led international coalition to fight the Islamic State group has welcomed Syria in the fight against the extremists, saying that the priorities include the swift transfer of IS detainees to Iraq and third-country repatriation of families linked to IS held in two camps in Syria.

10 Feb 2026 15:27 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance's eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine, a senior European intelligence official said.

10 Feb 2026 14:37 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The U.S. military struck its 39th suspected drug-smuggling vessel on Monday, killing two people and leaving one survivor.

10 Feb 2026 14:05 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Two Palestinians on bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Tuesday, hospital officials said, marking the latest deaths since an October ceasefire that hasn't halted deadly attacks in the Gaza Strip.

10 Feb 2026 14:03 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

A top Iranian security official traveled on Tuesday to Oman, the Mideast sultanate now mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program aimed at halting a possible American strike.

10 Feb 2026 13:50 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Indonesia says it plans to send up to 8,000 troops to support an international peacekeeping force in Gaza under the U.S.-backed peace plan.

10 Feb 2026 13:47 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday visited a memorial to the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed by Ottoman Turks in the early 20th century.

10 Feb 2026 13:37 ✍️ RSS THE WASHINGTON TIMES