Islamic State loses last major stronghold in Syria
The Syrian Army has recaptured the eastern city of Deir ez-Zor, Islamic State's last major stronghold in the war-torn country, the state media reported. The campaign to liberate the city, most of which was under ISIS control since 2014, began last month. Nearly 3.5 lakh civilians in the Deir ez-Zor province were forced to flee their homes during the campaign.