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US launches attack against ISIS in Nigeria on order of Trump
The United States has undertaken an airstrike operation targeting Islamic State (ISIS) militants operating within Nigeria. This action was ordered by President Donald Trump as part of ongoing efforts ...
Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting
Following a terror attack that killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach over a week ago, Christmas celebrations were subdued on December 25th as police maintained heightened security along the beachfr...
Two men found guilty of U.K. plot to kill hundreds of Jews as IS fears grow
A verdict was reached against two individuals convicted for their involvement in a plot targeting the Jewish community in the United Kingdom, which aimed to cause significant casualties. The convictio...
Warning of Bombing at Defense Ministry Just Miles from Presidential Office
The South Korean Defense Ministry received a threat that a bomb will be detonated at 6 PM on the 23rd. The presidential office is located only a few hundred meters away....
Suspect takes own life after killing three in Taipei metro attacks
Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai characterized the recent attacks at Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan Station as deliberate acts without an immediately clear motive. The attacker killed three people be...
Is Terrorism Getting Worse?
The article discusses the perception that terrorism has become more lethal and widespread in recent times, citing recent events with high death tolls as evidence....
US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab world
The United States has designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. This action aligns with demands from Arab allies and conservative US group...
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...
A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump
President Donald Trump has overseen an increase in U.S. military activities abroad since taking office. This includes numerous strikes and operations aimed at countering threats from terrorist organiz...
Trump orders military offensive in Nigeria, US launches lethal attack against Islamic State
The article reports on two separate military actions: one involves President Trump ordering a military operation in Nigeria; the other is a US-led strike targeting the Islamic State. Details about bot...
The Bondi Attack, the Islamic State, and the Price of Strategic Shortsightedness
The alleged connection between attackers in Bondi and IS-affiliated groups in the Philippines may be weak, but it highlights the need to consider the broader strategic implications of such attacks. Th...
Two men found guilty of UK plot to kill hundreds of Jews as IS fears grow
A British court found two men guilty of plotting an Islamic State-inspired attack on the Jewish community in England. The planned assault aimed to kill hundreds using firearms and demonstrated the con...
Indian Army Chief Asserts Nations That Stay Prepared Prevail Citing Success of Operation Sindoor Against Terror
On Tuesday, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that India feels satisfied with the security progress made in 2025. He specifically highlighted the success of military operation 'Sindoor'...
Drone Attack in Voronezh Kills One, Wounds Three
A recent drone attack on Voronezh, Russia resulted in one fatality and three injuries. The incident represents another escalation of drone-based attacks which have been increasingly targeting Russian ...
United States Conducts Strikes Against Daech Terror Network in Syria
The United States has conducted military strikes against terrorist targets affiliated with Daech (ISIS) in Syria....
US and Jordanian Air Forces Strike ISIS Positions in Syria
The US and Jordanian air forces conducted strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) positions in Syria, according to recent news updates....
Zakharova Accuses Kiev Sponsors of Terrorist Attack in Kherson Region
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, has accused unspecified sponsors from Ukraine as responsible for a recent terrorist attack that occurred in the Kherson region. The details ...
Bangladesh terror groups HuJI, JMB adopt proxy play to hit India
The Bangladeshi terror groups Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HuJI) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) are now opting to use proxy entities for their activities targeting India. This change might be a ...
Modi concerned over Putin's Residence Attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the recent attempted attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in St Petersburg. The incident highlights increased security ...
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....
Pakistan's CDF Asim Munir Issues Ultimatum To Taliban: Pick TTP Or Pakistan
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, has issued an ultimatum to the Afghan Taliban at a National Ulema Conference in Islamabad on December 10, 2025. He demanded...
Moscow Car Blast Kills Russian General
A Russian general, who heads training at the General Staff, was killed by a car bomb explosion in Moscow. Authorities suspect that special forces from Kyiv may be involved....
Bondi shooter Sajid Akram visited Philippine gun shop before attack, police say
Australian police report that one of the Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects, Sajid Akram, visited a firearms store in the Philippines before carrying out the attack. The investigation by Australian co...
Op Sindoor Delivered Calibrated, Decisive Blow To Enemies; Sent Unambiguous Message To World: Government
The Indian government celebrated Operation Sindoor as a successful response to terrorist activities in the country. Carried out on May 7th, this precise military operation involved missile strikes aga...
Ten Injured from VSU Terror Attack Remain in Hospitals in Khortsy
According to reports, ten injured individuals from a reported terror attack perpetrated by VSV (likely referring to Ukrainian Armed Forces units) remain under treatment in medical facilities located i...
Italian Navy discloses Maritime Counter-Terrorism Training and more SF activities
The Italian Navy has disclosed increased training activities and operations by its special forces unit, Gruppo Operativo Incursori (GOI), in response to growing maritime security concerns including te...
Shopian Police detains three OGWs under Public Safety Act for threatening regional peace and security
The Shopian district police in Jammu and Kashmir have detained three overground workers (OGWs) associated with terrorists under the Public Safety Act. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to mainta...
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...
Israel: Palestinian held over deadly car‑ramming, stabbing
Following fatal car-ramming and stabbing incidents in northern Israel, authorities launched a military operation targeting the alleged attacker's West Bank hometown....
Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say
A Palestinian attacker conducted a vehicle ramming and stabbing incident in northern Israel on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two people. The assailant was subsequently shot by a civilian bystande...
Two Police Killed in Explosion in Moscow
A bombing incident occurred in Moscow near the site of an earlier attack where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed on Monday by a car bomb. This new explosion resulted in the deaths of two po...
Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London, campaign group says
Greta Thunberg was arrested by British police during a pro-Palestinian protest in London on December 23rd, as reported by the Defend Our Juries campaign group. She was taken into custody under the Ter...
20s Man Arrested in Gwangju for Leaving Bomb Threat Note Targeting Defense Ministry at Internet Cafe
A 20-year-old individual has been apprehended in Gwangju after leaving a bomb threat note targeting the South Korean Defense Ministry at an internet cafe. More details are not provided about the motiv...
National Memorial Events Held One Week After Bondi Attack
The article reports on national memorial events organized across Australia to commemorate victims of the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach one week after its occurrence....
Knife attacker kills 3 after smoke bombing Taiwan metro
On Friday evening, an attacker set off smoke bombs and stabbed passengers at Taipei's Ximen Station on the metro subway system in Taiwan, resulting in three deaths and several injuries before committi...
Is Philippines being unfairly targeted in Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting?
Two suspects in the recent deadly shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach reportedly visited the Philippines before the incident, raising concerns about potential links to extremist movements there. However,...
Consul-General Revach Calls India, Israel 'Strategic Allies, Partners' In Fighting Terrorism
Israel's Consul-General in Mumbai, Yaniv Revach, described India and Israel as strategic allies and partners against terrorism during a speech in Nagpur on December 30, 2025. He highlighted the shared...
9 held in Italy over US$8.2 million charity scam linked to Hamas
Italian prosecutors have arrested nine individuals associated with multiple charitable organizations suspected of raising and transferring approximately €7 million ($8.2 million) to Hamas-linked entit...
Kneejerk responses won’t stop the next Bondi attack
The prevention of another attack like the one in Bondi necessitates more thorough and methodical efforts to combat extremism and terrorism rather than immediate and reactive measures....
France Grapples With How to Combat Terrorism
Following the Nice terror attack, there has been criticism within France's political elite over inadequate security measures during Bastille Day celebrations....
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...
Singaporean man charged with making fake terrorist threat after church bomb hoax
A 26-year-old Singaporean man named Kokulananthan Mohan was arrested and charged after a suspicious item was discovered at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah. The suspect allegedly placed three cardboa...
How the Bondi Beach attack became a flashpoint for global disinformation and AI-driven hate
Adam Hadley of Tech Against Terrorism warns that divisive rhetoric and AI-driven misinformation are hindering international cooperation following the Bondi Beach attack. Populist agendas and commercia...
Three people killed in US military strike on drug terrorists' ship
The article reports that three individuals have died as a result of an attack conducted by the United States military against a vessel believed to be associated with drug terrorism....
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 ...
Srinagar Bolsters Security Amid Intelligence On Potential Terror Attack; Frisking, Vehicle Checks Ramp Up
Security forces have intensified measures around Srinagar due to intelligence about potential terrorist attacks. Police and paramilitary units are setting up checkpoints for thorough vehicle and perso...
US Launches Attacks Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has conducted military operations against Islamic State targets in Syria....
UAE cuts student funding for UK universities over Muslim Brotherhood fears
The United Arab Emirates has reduced financial support for UK universities due to concerns over the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood. While the group is not classified as a terrorist organization ...
2 Terror Groups Claim Responsibility For Blast In Himachal’s Nalagarh
Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Punjab Sovereignty Alliance (PSA) have claimed responsibility for an explosion that occurred near the local police station in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh. The blas...
Suicide Attack in Western Libya: Two Dead, Two Wounded
A suicide attack has occurred in western Libya, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries....
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