The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for two attacks in southern Syria, including one on government forces, marking the first such attack since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The attacks resulted in casualties among soldiers and civilians. The IS group continues to pose a threat despite being defeated in 2019, with sleeper cells conducting attacks. Recent diplomatic efforts involve US President Trump discussing sanctions with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, while the EU lifted some sanctions but imposed new ones on individuals involved in violence. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)