Security

US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford (L) is pictured docked at Souda Bay in the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete, on Feb. 24, 2026. (AFP)

Middle East

USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Crete Amid U.S. Naval Buildup in Middle East

People stand at a makeshift memorial to fallen soldiers in Independence Square in Kyiv on February 23, 2026. (AFP)

Europe

Human Cost of Ukraine War Remains Severe After Four Years of Conflict

The new Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz (L) is pictured at the formal inauguration ceremony.

Europe

New Dutch Defense Minister Yeşilgöz Takes Office, Pledges Stronger Armed Forces

A symbolic illumination entitled "Rays of Memory" is projected over the graves of Ukrainian soldiers who died in the war with Russia, on Feb. 23, 2026, ahead of the 4th anniversary of war. (AFP)

Europe

Zelensky Says Putin Failed to Achieve War Goals as Ukraine Marks Fourth Anniversary

The B-21 Raider. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

USA

U.S. Air Force Expands B-21 Raider Production Capacity Under $4.5 Billion Agreement

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Feb. 2, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

World

U.S. War Secretary Promotes Space Dominance and Industrial Reform in Colorado Speeches

U.S. President Donald Trump pumps his fist after speaking at an Angel Families remembrance ceremony held in the East Room at the White House, in Washington, DC. Feb. 23, 2026. (AFP)

USA

Trump Denies Reports of Military Dissent Over Iran, Says Decision Rests Solely With Him

Raqqa city. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Syria

ISIS Attack Kills Four Security Personnel in Raqqa, Syrian Authorities Say

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. (Photo: INA)

Iraq

Iraqi FM Urges Countries to Repatriate Terror Suspects Amid Ongoing Security Efforts

The photo shows the second U.S. Convoy leaving the Qasrak Base. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Syria

Second U.S. Convoy Begins Withdrawal From Qasrak Base in Northeastern Syria

Sheikhmous Ahmed, head of Refugee and Displaced Affairs in Northern and Eastern Syria. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Syria

Autonomous Administration Official Warns ISIS Cells Reactivating Across Syria Amid Camp Security Concerns

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, the leader of the powerful CJNG Cartel (R), Scenes showing the extent of the security breakdown in Mexico (L). (Photo: Social Media)

World

Mexico Kills Notorious Drug Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho,’ Triggering Wave of Violence Across Multiple States

In this March 31, 2019 photo, a woman poses for a portrait at Al-Hol camp. (AP)

Syria

Syrian Authorities Close Al-Hol Camp, Emptying Facility That Housed Thousands of ISIS-Linked Families

The photo shows Journalist Ala Mohammad who was found dead in Latakia Province. (Photo: Social Media)

Syria

Syrian Journalist Found Dead Hours After Posting Criticism of Government

Kurdistan Region Interior Minister Reber Ahmed. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

KRG Interior Minister Warns ISIS Remains Significant Threat Across Iraq and Syria

Afghan men search for victims after an overnight Pakistani air strike hit a residential area in the Girdi Kas village of Bihsud district, Nangarhar province on February 22, 2026. (AFP)

Middle East

Pakistan Launches Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan; Kabul Reports Civilian Casualties