( BBC )- The jagged ruins of Sukhna, rising in the midst of an infinite expanse of desert sand, can feel like the middle of nowhere. But this strategic crossroads in eastern Syria, surrounded by gas fields, is a major prize for Syria's army in its offensive against the last remains of...

Somali forces supported by U.S. troops shot dead 10 Somalis, including three children, in a village near the capital of Mogadishu on Friday, a witness and local officials told Reuters. The involvement of U.S. troops was confirmed by U.S. Africa Command, which offered no further details....

 (Zaman Al Wasl)- Seven rebel factions operating under Elite Forces in northeastern Syria have joined the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, according to a statement issued on Friday.   The factions which mostly formed by tribesmen have defected from the Saudi-backed group...

U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces will launch an offensive to oust Daesh (ISIS) from Deir al-Zor province "very, very soon", an official from the alliance told Reuters Friday. Ahmed Abu Khawla, head of the Deir al-Zor military council which fights under the SDF, said the assault might...