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US launches strikes against ISIS in Syria
The United States has conducted military strikes targeting Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria as a response to threats directed towards U.S. warfighters deployed to the region....
US launches operation to ‘eliminate’ ISIS fighters in Syria: Hegseth
A U.S. official states that a military operation has been carried out against ISIS targets in Syria using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft, and AH-64 Apache helicopters....
U.S. Central Command and Allies Launch Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) led coalition strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in Syria. This military operation was conducted with support from allied nation...
US Launches Multiple Strikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
The United States has conducted multiple strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets within Syria. The operations were part of the ongoing efforts by the US-led coalition to combat ...
US launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria
The United States has initiated retaliatory military operations against ISIS targets in Syria after an ambush last month which resulted in the deaths of two U.S. service members and one American civil...
US Launches Multiple Strikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
The United States has conducted multiple military strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets within Syria. The operations aim to weaken the terrorist organization's presence in the...
US Launches Multiple Strikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
The United States has conducted multiple military strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria. The operation aims at weakening the terrorist group's capabilities and maintaining security sta...
A Year of Strikes: US Military Operations Surge Under Trump
The article summarizes an increase in US military operations during President Donald Trump's tenure, highlighting numerous strikes and air raids across various conflict zones such as Syria and Iraq. T...
Indian Army Led Full Operational Planning: New Details On Operation Sindoor Emerges
The Indian Army has revealed new details about Operation Sindoor, which took place in May 2025 and targeted terrorist infrastructure based in Pakistan. This operation highlights the army's successful ...
Pahalgam Terror Kingpin Confesses: India Destroyed Camps In Operation Sindoor; Makes Empty Threats
India has conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terrorism, which top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) official Saifullah Kasuri admits resulted in the destruction of terrorist camps. Kasuri is the d...
US vows to launch more strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria
The United States has announced its intention to conduct additional airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets within Nigeria. This decision follows the group's activities and threatens regional ...
American warship launches missiles at targets in Africa
A U.S. Navy destroyer launched Tomahawk missiles into northwest Nigeria as directed by President Donald Trump against ISIS-linked militants....
NSG's NIDMS: India's Central Weapon Against IED Terror
India has developed the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) through its National Security Guard and National Bomb Data Centre to centralize data on improvised explosive devices and bomb blasts...
Pakistan Army’s 2025 Counter-Terrorism Report Card
According to the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) annual report from Islamabad, 2025 was recorded as a particularly deadly year for terrorist factions in Pakistan. The militant fataliti...
US Launches Multiple Strikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
The United States has conducted multiple military strikes against targets associated with ISIS in Syria. These operations aim at weakening and degrading the terrorist group's capabilities within the r...
Operation Sindoor Redefines Military Tactics, Signals India's Firm Kinetic Retaliation Against Cross-Border Terrorism: Experts
India carried out Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, striking against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK on May 7. Experts commend it for demonstrating India's mil...
US Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
The US conducted military operations against Islamic State (IS) targets in eastern Syria. The Pentagon stated that these strikes were part of long-standing efforts to degrade and defeat IS remnants in...
Indian Army Ramps Up Counter-Terror Drive in Kishtwar, Doda: 30-35 Militants Tracked
The Indian Army has intensified counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar and Doda districts due to intelligence indicating the presence of 30-35 militants from groups like Lashkar-e-T...
J&K Police Unveils AI-Enabled Security Grid to Counter Terrorism and Enhance Border Defence
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has introduced an advanced artificial intelligence-enabled security system aimed at countering terrorism and strengthening border defense in response to ongoing threats fr...
Nigeria Open to More Strikes Like US Attack That Killed Boko Haram Leader
Following the United States' recent military action against Boko Haram militants that resulted in the death of one of their leaders, Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its willingness for...
Nigeria open to coordinating new attacks with US
The Nigerian government signaled its willingness to coordinate further military operations and potential airstrikes against militant groups with U.S. forces....
The D Brief: US hits 70 ISIS targets; Another tanker seized; Army seeks common C-UAS controller; More firms cleared for Golden Dome work; And a bit more.
Highlights include U.S. military targeting 70 ISIS positions, a new tanker seizure in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Army's development of a universal Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) controller...
France, UK conduct joint strikes against IS in Syria
On Sunday, Britain and France announced joint military strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The objective was to prevent a resurgence of Islamist ...
J&K Police Conduct Extensive Mock Drills to Counter Terrorist Suicide Attacks in Kathua District
The Jammu and Kashmir police conducted mock drills to counter potential 'fidayeen' (suicide) attacks by terrorists at multiple locations across the Kathua district on Saturday....
Joint Security Forces Apprehend Militant Associate and Recover Arms in Wuyan Khrew Area of Pulwama District
On Monday, joint security forces including the Awantipora police and 185 battalion arrested a militant associate along with weapons and ammunition in the Wuyan Khrew area of Pulwama district, Jammu an...
US Announces Carried Out Precision Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has announced that precision strikes were carried out against ISIS targets in Syria. The operation was conducted as part of ongoing efforts to degrade and defeat the terrorist organi...
J&K Police Launches AI-Enabled Security Grid To Strengthen Internal Security
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched an advanced AI-enabled security grid designed to enhance surveillance and intelligence operations against terrorism sponsored by Pakistan. This system aims to...
U.S. Confirms Nigerian Role in Christmas Day Terrorist Attack
The United States has acknowledged that Nigeria contributed significantly to thwarting a terrorist attack on Christmas Day. The confirmation underscores cooperative efforts between the U.S. and Nigeri...
UK, France Airstrikes Hit Underground ISIS Arms Bunker in Syria
A joint military operation involving UK and French forces conducted airstrikes against an underground arms bunker used by the Islamic State in eastern Syria. The strike aimed to disrupt the terrorist ...
1 Dead in U.S. Strike on Suspected Narco Semi-submersible
U.S. forces conducted an operation against suspected drug traffickers operating a semi-submersible vessel in the Eastern Pacific according to U.S. Southern Command's statement. Joint Task Force Southe...
Terrorists take unusual winter risk in J&K, agencies flag shift in pattern
The Indian Army has been engaged in significant operations over the past week aimed at apprehending approximately 30-35 terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation is noted as one of the mos...
Explosive Device Dropped on Nigerian City in US Operation Zone
An explosive device has reportedly fallen onto a city in Niger State, Nigeria, which is currently under the operational scope of United States military activity as part of counterterrorism missions....
Trump announces US military strike against terrorists in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump announced a military strike by U.S. forces targeting terrorists in Nigeria. While specific details about the identities of those targeted and the scale of the operation were ...
France and Britain Strike ISIS Weapons Depot in Syria
France and Britain have conducted an airstrike on an Islamic State weapons depot in Syria....
Police in J&K's Poonch attach property of Pak-based terror handler
The police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have attached an immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler and launch commander named Rafiq Nai. The action aims to disrupt the ...
Jammu-Kashmir: Forces Launch Search Ops In Kishtwar, Poonch Over Reports of Possible Terrorist Movement
Security forces initiated cordon and search operations in Poonch and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir following intelligence indicating possible terrorist activity. The actions reflect a proact...
Army Launches Operation To Pin Down Jaish Terrorist Commander, Aide In J&K: Sources
The Indian Army has initiated an operation targeting key members of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), focusing on local commander Saifullah and his aide Adil in the Kishtwar hills of Jammu and Kashmir. These in...