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• International · 2026-10-26

  Jordan arrests wounded gunmen after Karak church attack and retaliates with Syria airstrikes

  Jordanian security forces arrested three gunmen responsible for a mass shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak Governorate following a shootout at an abandoned building where they had sought refuge. In response, Jordan's armed forces carried out airstrikes against armed groups in southern Syria that they claimed were linked to the attackers, though the strikes also killed several civilians. The dual operation reflects the gravity with which Amman has responded to one of the deadliest attacks on a religious site in Jordan in recent years.

• International · 2026-09-30

  United States Completes Military Withdrawal From Iraq

  The United States has finished withdrawing all military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion and included a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State. According to Reuters, the withdrawal could strengthen Iran-aligned proxy groups and remaining Islamic State elements still operating in Iraq.