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Reports indicate that several terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, Islamic State, and Boko Haram, are leveraging artificial intelligence tools to facilitate the planning of attacks and the creation of explosives.
An explainer provides background on Islamic State, the extremist group that has been linked to this week's bombings in Damascus. The article aims to clarify the nature and activities of the organization.
A 32-year-old man, who is currently in pre-trial detention, has been indicted for allegedly fighting for the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist militia.
Kosovo prosecutors allege suspects used coercion and fraud to steal money, and then relied on Telegram and cryptocurrencies to finance Islamic State terrorism and evade detection.
An army claims to have intercepted four Afghan drones, while the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported 'airstrikes' in areas that caused casualties among Islamic State fighters.
Seventy-six commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered as the military intensifies its offensive against the group. Photos show the top commanders surrendering to authorities.
Former Islamist Yaqoub Ali has written a handbook offering a frightening insight into parallel societies and how Islamists operate to achieve an Islamic state.
An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State group has been authorized to return to Australia from a Syrian camp, with the home affairs minister stating the permit 'has to be issued' following agency and legal advice.
Turkish police fatally shot a man suspected of ties to the Islamic State group during a shootout south of Ankara, with his partner subsequently arrested in connection to the incident.
The US government has imposed sanctions on a French national suspected of involvement in transferring funds to the Islamic State jihadist organization.
Somalila is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the Islamic State, vowing to find them wherever they hide.
A court in Antwerp, Belgium, has sentenced seven men to up to 15 years in prison for financing the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS). The main suspect, who is still at large, received the longest sentence.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the killing of two people in Israel, marking the second rampage in the region within a week.
An Australian woman linked to Islamic State has been accused in court of living with a teenage slave who was repeatedly raped. The allegations were made during her bail application in Melbourne.
Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries, including Türkiye and Arab nations, have collectively condemned recent Israeli incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They called for an immediate halt to these actions, specifically citing the entry of Israeli settlers into the holy site.
An Australian woman accused of joining the Islamic State group has renounced jihad, according to her lawyer.
An Australian woman has been charged after returning to Australia from Lebanon, eight months after she allegedly traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State.
The repatriation of families connected to the Islamic State group to Australia is causing significant concern, with many women undergoing extensive investigations and facing serious charges.
The Islamic State's military operations in the Sahel region of West Africa are expanding in scope and accelerating in pace, according to a report.
A second group of Australian women who have been linked to the Islamic State has returned to Australia from Syria.
Several Arab-Islamic states, including Pakistan and Türkiye, have condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his actions against Gaza aid flotilla activists. France has also banned Ben-Gvir from entering the country, citing his 'reprehensible' and 'unspeakable' behavior towards the detained activists, some of whom have since returned to their home countries.
Six young French nationals have been convicted in Paris for their plans to travel to Mozambique and join the al-Shabab jihadist group, which is affiliated with the Islamic State and active in the Cabo Delgado province.
The Nigerian army has announced that it 'eliminated' 175 Islamic State militants in a joint operation with U.S. forces.
Turkish anti-terror police have arrested 110 individuals suspected of having links to the Islamic State (ISIS) in a new nationwide raid.
Iran has delivered a revised peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan, aiming to resolve regional tensions. The move comes as negotiations continue, with some reports suggesting a potential suspension of US oil sanctions.
The US Central Command has described Pakistan as a “critical counter-terrorism partner” essential to the fight against the militant Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in South Asia.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that American forces, under his direction, killed the Islamic State's second-in-command, with Nigeria also claiming involvement.
A senior leader of the Islamic State, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by President Donald Trump as "the most active terrorist in the world," was killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces.
Turkish authorities have detained 324 suspects in extensive anti-ISIS raids conducted across 47 provinces. The operation targeted individuals allegedly linked to the Islamic State group.
Two Australian women, who had traveled to Syria and were linked to the Islamic State, have been charged with crimes against humanity, including slavery. The charges were filed upon their return to Australia, with one case involving a mother and daughter appearing in a Melbourne court.
Three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group have been arrested in Australia upon their return from Syria.
Australia is preparing for the return of women and children with alleged ISIS ties from detention camps in Syria. Authorities state these individuals will face arrests and investigations upon their arrival in Australia.
Emilie K., now 34, is being re-tried in Paris for joining the Islamic State group in Syria between 2014 and 2016, stating she wanted to join her husband, an ISIS fighter.
Bamako, the capital of Mali, is struggling to cope with ongoing violence from groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, which has led to curfews and the cancellation of public events like "The Grand Ball of Bamako."
The attack occurred late Sunday in Gujaku, a village in the Gombi local government area of Adamawa State, according to the state governor.
An Austrian man has admitted to planning a terror attack on a Taylor Swift concert scheduled for 2024 in Vienna, with his trial now underway. He is accused of having ties to the Islamic State.
The organization Islamic State claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in the Gujba community in northeastern Nigeria. Armed men invaded Gujba on Sunday afternoon...
Shah Rahman, a Bangladeshi national previously sentenced for terrorist acts, has been permitted to remain in the UK despite his wife being banned for supporting Islamic State.
More than 200 individuals have been successfully rescued from an Islamic State-linked group operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The operation freed captives from the militant organization.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its fifth supplementary chargesheet in a case related to the Islamic State (IS) from 2014.
The Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM have engaged in direct clashes for the first time within Niger, marking an expansion of their conflict beyond the traditional tri-border area with Mali and Burkina Faso. The confrontation signals a new phase in the rivalry between the two jihadist groups in West Africa.
Tareena Shakil, who once fled the UK to join Islamic State with her toddler, is now reportedly giving dating advice on TikTok, marking a significant transformation in her public life.
Two teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, have been accused of attempting a bombing at Gracie Mansion in New York, the official residence of the mayor. Alleged Islamic State supporters, they reportedly openly discussed their plans to kill.
Several Muslim nations, along with some European states, have expressed strong concerns and condemned Israel's recently proposed death penalty law.
An investigation has failed to determine the origin of drones observed around Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's flight to Dublin. Ireland's Minister for Justice also expressed concern about Islamic State-inspired terrorism in Dublin.
Australian counterterrorism experts have found that the Bondi beach terror attack took place amidst a global increase in foiled plots inspired by the Islamic State, which has been urging followers to act independently.
The French judiciary has recognized the Yazidi genocide for the first time, sentencing jihadist Sabri Essid to life imprisonment for 'genocide,' following examples set by Germany, Sweden, and Belgium in acknowledging the Islamic State's plan to destroy the minority.
A Yazidi woman has testified in a French court, recounting her harrowing experiences of rape, slavery, and eventual escape from the Islamic State, as part of an ongoing genocide trial where a French jihadist's ex-wife also previously testified about his transformation into a slave owner.
The death toll of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters neutralised during a failed attack on Nigerian troops in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, has risen to…
Fighters from Boko Haram and rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria. The post Nigerian troops repel first attack in…
The ADF has been accused of massacres and pillaging in Ituri and the neighboring province of North Kivu. 'This attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State group, left multiple people dead, facilities burnt and civilian populations displaced,' the government said on Sunday.
Iraq has issued a warning that recent attacks near Baghdad's airport are jeopardizing the security of a prison where Islamic State members are held.
Morocco is reportedly developing plans to repatriate its citizens who fought for the Islamic State in Syria and are currently detained in Iraq, according to a senior security official.
A former US National Guard member who shot dead a man at a university in the state of Virginia was previously jailed for attempting to aid the Islamic State group, authorities have said.
Două persoane au fost rănite într-un atac armat joi într-o clădire academică a Universității Old Dominion din Virginia, SUA, iar atacatorul a fost ucis, conform anunțului făcut de instituția de…
Israel has charged six Palestinians with ties to the Islamic State group, indicating ongoing efforts to counter extremist affiliations within the region.
Two Men Charged With Islamic State-Inspired Terrorism Act at New York Protest WSJ
Two men have been charged with an Islamic State-inspired terrorism act that occurred at a New York protest, highlighting concerns about extremist influence in public demonstrations.
Shazad Ali has been jailed after posting hundreds of videos online in an attempt to promote the banned Islamic State organization and recruit a child.
An attack by Islamic State militants on a military base and a camp for internally displaced persons in Nigeria has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 200 kidnappings.
A 20-year-old Islamic State supporter has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for stabbing a Spanish tourist in the neck at the Berlin Holocaust memorial.
Opposition leader suggests 23 children and 11 women attempting to leave al-Roj are ‘ISIS sympathisers’ Angus Taylor has suggested the Australian children remaining in a Syrian detention camp are “ISIS sympathisers” as the Liberal party ramps up its rhetoric against the families of dead or jailed Islamic State fighters. The opposition leader also chided a member of the press for attempting to force his response on why the group of 23 children and 11 women should be another country’s responsibi...
Australia has declined to repatriate its citizens with alleged links to the Islamic State from Syria, raising questions about national responsibility for those who joined the group overseas.
A previously convicted 17-year-old girl has been found guilty for a third time of distributing Islamic State propaganda online, claiming she did not understand some of the content.
The Islamic State group has committed a dozen attacks targeting Syrian security forces in recent days, following a rare message published by its spokesman.
Cyprus, holding the EU Council presidency, warned member states that a mass escape from a Syrian detention camp housing relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters could be exploited by terrorist groups for recruitment.
Tensions have escalated following a Syrian army offensive, leading Kurdish forces to abandon prisons and some Islamic State terrorists to flee into Iraq. Turkey has pledged to repatriate its citizens linked to ISIS who were detained in Iraq after being transferred from Syrian prisons.
Syrian authorities have accused the Islamic State (ISIS) of being responsible for recent attacks in Damascus and announced the discovery of a hideout containing explosives. This discovery links ISIS to the bombings in the capital.
July 14, 2016, marked the deadliest attack in Nice's history, claimed by the Islamic State group, when a truck plowed into crowds on the Promenade des Anglais during Bastille Day fireworks. A decade later, the city continues to grieve and remember the victims.
Four men, aged 30 to 41, have been sentenced to 19 to 20 years in prison in Réunion for their involvement in several jihadist groups, including the Islamic State (EI) and Jabhat al-Nosra.
The Philippine military used a helicopter to drop leaflets in remote areas of Maguindanao del Sur, urging Islamic State-aligned militants to surrender and residents to support peace efforts.
Afghanistan's Taliban forces conducted strikes in Pakistan's Balochistan province, targeting alleged Islamic State bases, days after Pakistan's own airstrikes in Afghanistan.
This article reflects on the significant event in June 2014 when the jihadist group Islamic State (ISIS) declared the establishment of a caliphate in territories it controlled in Iraq and Syria, and its subsequent disappearance.
Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed how seven commanders from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were apprehended at Katsina Airport. The arrests occurred last week as the commanders were returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces killed a senior Islamic State group leader, Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi, in an airstrike in northwest Syria. This operation targeted a high-ranking figure within the terrorist organization.
An alleged ISIS member was killed in a shootout with police in Ankara during operations to arrest suspected Islamic State members ahead of an upcoming NATO summit.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for another attack in Syria.
Several high-profile commanders and an IED specialist from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Yobe. This comes as military operations continue to pressure the insurgent group in the Northeast.
A United Nations expert on religious freedom is touring Nigeria, a country that has seen troops deployed and a renewed focus on combating Islamic State-linked militants.
French courts are increasingly stringent on women who joined the Islamic State in Syria, with 18 of 23 terrorism trials scheduled for 2026 involving such women, who are now judged on equal footing with men.
Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinics Rebel attacks around a town that is one of the centres of the Ebola outbreak in…
A court in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, has convicted a young man who swore allegiance to the Islamic State for spreading jihadist propaganda online, including creating Hungarian subtitles for the content.
This article examines how Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, as Islamic states, have adhered to Islamic principles of efficiency, equity, and social justice. It provides an analytical perspective on their governance.
The Rostov Military Court has delivered two sentences against individuals from Daghestan on terrorism charges, including a woman accused of transferring money to the Islamic State.
Australian authorities have charged a woman who recently returned from Syria with joining the Islamic State, following the return of several groups of women and children from Syrian camps in recent months.
A second group of 19 Australian women and children, who had been linked to the Islamic State group, have been repatriated from Syria and have landed in Australia. Their return has sparked controversy and potential legal action.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of preparing an attack for the Islamic State. Authorities believe he was actively planning an act of terrorism.
US-led airstrikes in Nigeria have reportedly weakened the Islamic State terror group, indicating an expanding US military role in the region, though analysts warn of limited long-term impact.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with an intensifying Ebola outbreak, characterized by a rare and rapidly spreading strain, a lack of medical supplies, and a rising number of suspected cases and deaths. International health organizations are concerned about the outbreak's growth and its impact, particularly on children.
The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly missed its first-quarter tax revenue target by a significant N2.2 trillion. This shortfall highlights challenges in the nation's fiscal performance for the period.
A joint military operation between the United States and Nigeria, involving coordinated airstrikes, has resulted in the death of a senior ISIS leader and over 20 militants in Nigeria. AFRICOM released video footage confirming the strikes against the Islamic State group fighters.
US President Trump announced the death of the second-in-command of the Islamic State group.
A three-story building collapsed in Abuja, Nigeria, killing five people and hospitalizing eleven others. Rescue operations are ongoing, with at least ten individuals pulled from the rubble, including one survivor after nine hours.
The United States and Nigeria have announced the killing of a high-ranking Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint military operation. Both nations confirmed the successful strike, which has prompted discussions on its strategic implications and the broader anti-terror strategy.
Turkey has conducted nationwide raids, resulting in the detention of over 300 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State group.
Two Australian women, Kawsar Ahmad and Zeinab Ahmad, have appeared in a Melbourne court accused of slavery offenses committed in Islamic State territory in Syria. Neither woman applied for bail during the brief hearing.
Reports that Islamic State-linked rebels kill 36 people in DR Congo africanews.com
Several Australian women with alleged links to ISIS have been arrested upon their return to Australia from Syria. They face charges including slavery offences after being repatriated.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet in a case involving a conspiracy to use ricin, a potent biological toxin, to carry out an agenda for the Islamic State.
While some Albanian women returning from Islamic State camps in Syria are welcomed by families, officials warn that the broader repatriation and reintegration process, especially for those with radical beliefs, will be difficult.
Islamic State-linked insurgents have reportedly left a town in Mali as the army attempts to reassert control over the area.
Islamic State militants launched an attack on a village in northeast Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 people. The assault highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.
At least 29 people were killed in a coordinated attack in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa State, for which the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility. The assault reportedly targeted Christians and involved the burning of a church.
German authorities have acquired detailed membership lists from the Islamic State terror group, revealing that some suspected terrorists may still be residing in Germany.
Nigeria is grappling with a range of issues, including charges related to an alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu, ongoing political maneuvering for future elections, and efforts to address economic challenges and security incidents.
Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for recent deadly attacks on security forces in Nigeria and Niger, releasing a propaganda video to publicize their actions.
French cement company Lafarge has been convicted of paying protection money to Islamic State terrorists. Its former CEO, Bruno Lafont, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement.
Three Frenchmen, who were taken to Syria as children by their jihadist parents and forced to work for the Islamic State group, are now jailed in Iraq and seeking repatriation to France, according to their lawyer.
More than 20 citizens from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who joined various militant groups including the Islamic State in Syria since 2012, are now reportedly held in Kurdish and other prisons following ISIS's defeat.
Under the law passed by Israel's parliament late on Monday, Palestinians convicted by military courts of carrying out deadly attacks classified as "acts of terrorism" will face the death penalty. The post Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law appeared first on Vanguard News.
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Eindhoven, Netherlands, as part of a terrorism investigation into possible links with the Islamic State group.
Three Islamic State suspects have been arrested in a joint security operation between Morocco and Spain, with initial investigations indicating their involvement in financing and providing logistical support to ISIS fighters in the Sahel and Somalia.
Leaders of the United Arab Emirates have received Eid Al-Fitr greetings from various heads of Arab and Islamic states, marking the end of Ramadan.
The militants, suspected members of Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa Province, were supported by multiple armed drones when they attacked the base in Mallam Fatori in the State of Borno
A narrow majority in the Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favor of a PVV motion to ban the Muslim Brotherhood and 'affiliated organizations' in the Netherlands, citing fears of infiltration and the formation of an Islamic state.
A French court has commenced a landmark trial examining the Islamic State (IS) group’s campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in northern Iraq, marking the first time France has prosecuted a suspect for genocide linked to these attacks.
A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.
Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Islamic State group suspects recently brought from Syria.
The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University as an act of terrorism, identifying the shooter as a convicted ISIS supporter who was subdued by students. One person was killed and two others were injured in the incident.
A convicted Islamic State supporter opened fire in a Virginia university classroom, killing one person and injuring two others before he was killed, while in Michigan a Lebanon-born U.S.
The gunman responsible for a fatal shooting at a Virginia university has been identified as a supporter of the Islamic State (IS).
The detainees are suspected of preparing a possible "selective attack" against the Longuenesse prison and of having contacts with prisoners inside. Read
The incident occurred amid an anti-Islam demonstration by conservative influencer Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion
Two Men Charged With Islamic State-Inspired Terrorism Act at New York Protest WSJ
SEBERANG PERAI, March 7 — Islamic State (IS)-linked extremist activities in Malaysia are under control due to the...
The Islamic State group has released 270 of the 400 civilians it abducted in eastern Syria.
BIRN went inside the Roj camp in northeastern Syria, where thousands of women and children who lived under the Islamic State are being held in indefinite detention - meeting Serbian and Bosnian women who seemed to have no way out.
A field commander and a medic of a faction of the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were arrested in Tupi, South Cotabato.
A minor has been arrested in Norway on suspicion of planning a terror attack against a NATO site in Stavanger, reportedly inspired by the Islamic State group.
China has placed its nationals on high alert following a series of rebel attacks targeting the US$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline and an Islamic State raid on the Nigerien capital’s international airport on January 29. On Monday, the Chinese embassy in Niamey urged citizens to avoid high-risk areas and instructed firms to implement emergency response plans as insurgent groups increasingly target Chinese-managed infrastructure. The warning follows recent attacks on the pipeline and a pred...
Syria's interior ministry confirmed that thousands of women and children related to suspected Islamic State members escaped from the al-Hol detention camp last month.
Islamic State terrorists killed four Syrian government security personnel at a checkpoint west of Raqqa city, highlighting an escalation in attacks by the jihadist group against President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
The Islamic State's recent claims of responsibility for two attacks on the Syrian army in northern and eastern Syria signal a resurgence, adding another geopolitical challenge for the White House amidst a volatile Middle East.
Syrian authorities have arrested individuals linked to ISIS, accusing them of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, an event that also saw France return 23 Syrian treasures.
Six fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and their families have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno, marking a success in ongoing military operations against terrorism in the North-East.
President Trump traveled to Mount Rushmore to deliver a speech as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary. The event was part of nationwide celebrations marking the milestone.
The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers missing, labeling them as 'absconders' or 'deserters,' following an overnight attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents on their base on June 5.
Four men are on trial in Réunion for their alleged membership in several jihadist groups, including the Islamic State (EI) and Jabhat al-Nosra. Only one accused is present in court, as the other three are presumed dead.
Several top leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and 76 foot soldiers, along with their families, have surrendered to Nigerian troops in the North-East region, attributed to sustained military pressure.
The US military announced that Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, a leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, was killed in an airstrike last week in northwestern Syria.
The US Central Command (Centcom) announced that an airstrike ordered by Washington on June 19 killed Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, identified as one of the leaders of the Islamic State.
Nigerian troops have successfully rescued 47 individuals who were held captive by ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) in an enclave in Borno State. The captives were freed from a village in the region.
Five individuals have been charged with terrorism offenses linked to the Islamic State. Two of them are in custody or under house arrest, while three are already serving prison sentences for terrorism.
Europol announced that seven members of an international network involved in financing the Islamic State terrorist organization have been sentenced to prison terms of five to 15 years in Belgium, along with significant fines.
A Dutch court in The Hague has sentenced a woman to seven years in prison for recruiting her son to become a child soldier for the Islamic State.
A Yazidi woman has given testimony in an Australian court, recounting her experience of being enslaved and raped by Islamic State members in a home in Syria.
Qatar and seven other countries have urged an end to Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that repeated violations threaten regional stability and peace efforts.
An Australian woman accused of joining the Islamic State group has reportedly renounced jihad, according to her lawyer.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for its first attacks in North-west Nigeria, publishing the claims in its weekly propaganda magazine, Al-Naba.
An Australian woman has been charged with terrorism offenses, including joining Islamic State, months after returning from a Syrian refugee camp. She is accused of being linked to the terrorist organization.
Violence perpetrated by Islamic State movements in Africa is on the rise, with cheap drones identified as a contributing factor to their increased capabilities.
Planes carrying 19 Australians reportedly linked to the Islamic State group have landed in Melbourne and Sydney.
Arab and Islamic nations have issued a joint condemnation of an Israeli minister regarding alleged harassment of a Gaza flotilla, demanding accountability for the incident.
Attacks linked to the Islamic State in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, have resulted in 26 deaths over the past two weeks. The violence has also forced more than 13,000 people to abandon their homes, according to a report.
Italian authorities have arrested a 15-year-old in Florence for a second time, accusing him of communicating with Islamic State members and being "ready to strike."
The All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its primary elections in multiple Nigerian states, determining candidates for various offices. While some winners were declared, the primaries faced significant challenges, including rejections of results by aspirants and protests over alleged irregularities.
Former US President Donald Trump announced the death of the second-in-command of the Islamic State group, reportedly in Nigeria.
Al-Minuki, a senior Islamic State leader who was under US sanctions as a "specially designated global terrorist," has died in Nigeria.
Nigerian political parties, including the APC, conducted primaries and announced candidates for upcoming elections, with some members winning tickets while others faced disqualification or defection. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also received a presidential candidate.
Former US President Donald Trump has announced that a leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group in Africa has been eliminated.
Turkish authorities have reportedly arrested hundreds of individuals suspected of having connections to the Islamic State (ISIS) group.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a prominent Shi'ite cleric in Damascus, an event that has reportedly disrupted the city's calm.
Communities are experiencing stress and worry following the return of a cohort linked to the Islamic State from Syria, as people battle with traumatic memories and uneasy feelings.
A court in The Hague has ordered the release of three suspects accused of spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok, imposing a social media ban as a condition of their release.
Amnesty International has accused ADF fighters, who are linked to the Islamic State, of committing war crimes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The human rights organization highlighted grave violations in the conflict-ridden region.
Two individuals have been charged with terrorism following an arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje, North Macedonia. Authorities have linked the incident, which targeted the Jewish community building, to radicals from the Islamic State group.
Syria has stated that Australia will not repatriate families from a camp housing individuals with alleged ties to Islamic State militants.
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack that occurred on a football pitch in an Adamawa community in Nigeria. The assault reportedly resulted in the deaths of dozens of people.
A court in Bengaluru sentenced Mohammed Shariq to 10 years for the 2022 Mangaluru cooker bomb blast, linking him to an Islamic State-inspired module.
German investigators are employing a new method, utilizing secret documents from within the Islamic State militia, to identify and pursue suspected former IS terrorists in Germany, with more arrests e
Samih Taha, a survivor of the 2014 Islamic State massacre in his Yazidi village in northern Iraq, shares his harrowing story as a refugee in France, including his efforts to rescue his mother and sisters from captivity.
Joint forces from Uganda and Congo successfully conducted an operation to liberate approximately 200 individuals who had been held captive by militants affiliated with the Islamic State.
Several US teenagers have rejected charges brought against them in connection with an alleged Islamic State-linked bomb plot targeting New York City. The youths maintain their innocence against the accusations.
More than 380 suspected members of extremist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP, who aim to establish an Islamic state in Nigeria, have been convicted in the country.
The Islamic State group has reportedly made Somalia its new front line in Africa, settling largely undisturbed in a mountainous area of nearly 5,000 square kilometers in the Puntland region after their defeats in Iraq and Syria.
Militants allied with Islamic State have burned down houses and killed at least 43 civilians with machetes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A Swiss court has ruled that the government in Bern must re-examine repatriation requests from members of the Islamic State, potentially paving the way for their return.
The UK has imposed sanctions on two Iraqi nationals, one of whom served as a financial officer for the Islamic State, for their involvement in funding the terrorist organization.
Belgium is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the March 22, 2016, Brussels attacks, which were carried out by Islamic State suicide bombers and killed 32 people, injuring 340. Many victims continue to struggle with the aftermath years later.
A French jihadist received a life sentence for his involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, marking the first such case in France.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a coordinated night attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Mallam Fatori, killing more than 60 insurgents, including key…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several terrorists during coordinated attacks launched by suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province…
Puntland forces, supported by the US, are fighting the Islamic State in the mountains of Somalia, aiming to dislodge the group from its last stronghold which serves as a global hub for IS operations.
French prosecutors state that two brothers have been detained after a loaded gun, hydrochloric acid, and an Islamic State flag were discovered in their car, indicating a potential 'lethal and antisemitic' plot.
When US Secretary of Defence James Mattis addressed the intensification of US combat operations against the Islamic State group in 2017, he assured the American public of his commitment to “get the strategy right” while maintaining “the rules of engagement” to “protect the innocent.” Mattis’ professional tone was a stark contrast to [current US] Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks following the first days of the joint US-Israeli combat operations in Iran. On March 2, 2026, after bragging about t...
The shooter in the Old Dominion attack, who had previous ties to the Islamic State group, was reportedly freed from prison two years before the incident. Law enforcement officials also stated that the serial number on the gun used in the fatal shooting was obliterated.
The individual responsible for a fatal shooting at a Virginia university has been identified as a supporter of the Islamic State.
Morocco is making plans to repatriate its citizens linked to the Islamic State group from Iraq, an official has announced, addressing the issue of foreign fighters and their families.
Two explosive devices were reportedly thrown at New York Mayor Mamdani's residence during an anti-Islam demonstration organized by far-right agitator Jake Lang, causing fear but no injuries.
Two individuals have been charged with an act of Islamic State-inspired terrorism following an incident at a protest in New York.
Amera, who was captured by Islamic State in 2014, has published years of unsent letters to her brother Ali, whom she last saw the day IS arrived at their village in northern Iraq.
Arrested in February across several states, the youths were part of messaging groups that discussed plans to target police stations, government installations and places of worship in Malaysia, said the police chief in revealing the arrests on Friday (Mar 6).
Malaysian police have confirmed the arrest of six youths, including three minors, suspected of involvement in Islamic State-linked extremist activities.
Authorities of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have dismissed what they described as a renewed propaganda campaign by remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), accusing the insurgents of circulating old photographs and recycled media reports to mislead the public about the security situation in the North East. The post Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.
‘Rebranded’ terror group seeks to recruit those alienated by Damascus government’s western pivot On the surface, all that remains of Islamic State in the Syrian town of Baghuz are discarded tubs of whitening cream, spent RPG motors and children’s backpacks, with an old grenade nestled in the frayed pink nylon. It was here nearly seven years ago that IS made its last stand. Its most zealous followers were obliterated along with the blood-soaked caliphate they fought to defend. Their bodies wer...
A Rotterdam juvenile court found five of seven teenagers, aged 15 and older, guilty of Islamic State (ISIS) membership and using TikTok to encourage others to commit terrorism.
Militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State are rapidly increasing their attacks on the borderlands between Niger, Benin and Nigeria, turning remote transit corridors into active conflict zones, according to a crisis monitoring group.
A prison break, with escapees fleeing al-Hol, could potentially allow ISIS to rebuild and create the next generation of Islamic State fighters.
The Islamic State has killed four Syrian security forces in the north, marking the deadliest attack since the overthrow of Assad and an escalation of violence, as the group declares a 'new phase of operations'.