The Islamic State group’s “caliphate” has shrunk to less than one per cent of its original size, the US-led coalition said Thursday, as a final onslaught in eastern Syria loomed. Kurdish-led forces spearheading the offensive have paused operations but US President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that a final declaration of victory would come next week. … Continue reading IS ‘caliphate’ down to 1 per cent as final assault nears