Russia, U.S. Allies Exchange Blame Over Deaths In Syria

Russia and U.S.-allied forces in Syria exchanged accusations that deaths within their ranks were caused by fire from the other side, adding to tensions as they wage separate campaigns within close proximity of one another.

Vote Count Under Way After Large Turnout For Kurdish Independence Referendum

After Labor Unrest, Azarab CEO Detained

Russian Foreign Ministry Official Blames U.S. For Death Of Russian General

A top Russian Foreign Ministry official has asserted the United States is to blame for the death of a Russian general killed in eastern Syria over the weekend.

Iran Smuggling Increases By More Than Half

U.S.-Backed Militia Says Russian Jets Struck Its Fighters In East Syria

U.S.-backed Syrian militias said Russian warplanes struck their positions in Deir al-Zor province on Monday, near a major natural gas field they seized from Islamic State in recent days.

Iraqi Kurds Voting On Independence Despite Threats From Baghdad

Voters in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region have begun casting ballots in an independence referendum, despite threats from Baghdad that it would fight to retain Iraq’s unity, including cutting off vital oil revenues.

Trump's New Travel Ban Targets Iran; Adds North Korea, Venezuela

President Donald Trump has issued new restrictions on people trying to enter the United States from eight nations -- adding North Korea and Venezuela to a list that also includes Iran -- to replace his expiring travel ban.

Iraq’s Kurdish Leader Says Referendum To Go Ahead, Despite International Opposition

The leader of Iraq's Kurdish autonomous region says a controversial vote on independence will go ahead as planned on September 25, despite mounting pressure to call off the referendum.

Russian General Killed In Syria Fighting, Defense Ministry Says

The Russian Defense Ministry says one of its generals, who was serving as an adviser to Syrian government troops, has been killed near the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zour, according to state news agency TASS.

Iran Launches Military Exercises Near Iraqi Kurdish Region Ahead of Independence Vote

Iranian military forces on September 24 launched military exercises in an area near the border with Iraq's Kurdish autonomous region, a day before a controversial independence referendum in the northern Iraq region.