Vue lecture

Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government

The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group that has lost territory and authority in recent months, will integrate with the country’s military.

© Delil Souleiman/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led militia that was long seen as a key American ally in Syria in the fight against the Islamic State.
  •  

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say

The Lebanese health ministry said children were among those killed. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Hezbollah had struck first, injuring three Israeli soldiers.

© Abbas Fakih/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

The aftermath of an Israeli strike in Deir al-Zahrani, a town in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.
  •  

Who Are the Houthis, Iran-Backed Militia Entering Mideast War?

Amid relentless war in the Middle East, the Iran-backed militants seem poised to renew their conflict with Yemen’s Saudi-backed government.

© Yahya Arhab/EPA, via Shutterstock

Newly recruited Houthi fighters marching past an image of their leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, in 2023.
  •  

A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover

In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.

Gunmen swept into southern Syria last year, setting off one of the deadliest bouts of sectarian violence in years.
  •  
❌