Keywords: Islamic State


Syria Condemns Jordanian Airstrikes After Seven People Are Reported Killed

A Jordanian military operation in southern Syria has killed five members of the same family, including three children, according to Syrian authorities, intensifying tensions between the two neighbouring countries. The strikes, conducted on the evening of October 26, 2026, targeted locations that Jordan......

Tangier: Morocco Arrests 22-Year-Old Suspected of Daesh Allegiance and Terrorist Plotting

Moroccan security services have arrested a 22-year-old man in Tangier on suspicion of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group, also known as Daesh, and preparing terrorist attacks inside the country, according to the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ). The arrest was carried out......

Six French nationals accused of Islamic State links face trial in Iraq

Six French nationals accused of having links to the Islamic State are due to appear before an Iraqi court from Sunday, as Baghdad begins a broader judicial process involving thousands of alleged members of the jihadist organization transferred from detention facilities in northeastern Syria. An Iraqi......

France: Three Men Imprisoned After Jihadist Plot Potentially Targeting Jewish Community

Three men have been charged and placed in provisional detention in France as part of an anti-terrorism investigation. They are suspected of planning to depart for an area controlled by the Islamic State in Africa and of potentially developing a violent action plan targeting the Jewish community. An Investigation......

Iraq moves to repatriate thousands of foreign prisoners, including Moroccans

Iraq has begun diplomatic efforts with 61 countries to facilitate the repatriation of nearly 6,000 foreign prisoners held in Iraqi detention facilities, including Moroccan nationals. According to Iraq’s Ministry of Justice, the process is being coordinated with relevant authorities through diplomatic......

UN warns that ISIS remains a global threat despite counterterrorism gains

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the Islamic State (ISIS) and its affiliated groups continue to pose a significant global security threat despite progress made in international counterterrorism efforts. In a recent report presented to the UN Security Council,......

Niger military launches security sweep after deadly attack kills 16 soldiers

Niger's armed forces have launched extensive security operations following a deadly attack in the country's western region that left 16 soldiers dead and more than 20 others injured, underscoring the persistent security challenges facing the Sahel nation. According to official information released......

Turkey arrests 119 suspects linked to Islamic State in nationwide operation

Turkish authorities have arrested 119 people suspected of links to the Islamic State group (IS, also known as Daesh) during a nationwide security operation, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The operation was carried out by the Turkish gendarmerie across 30 provinces, including major cities......

US reduces military presence in Nigeria while maintaining intelligence cooperation

The United States has scaled back its military presence in Nigeria following the completion of a major counterterrorism operation, while reaffirming its commitment to intelligence cooperation with Nigerian security forces. The announcement signals a shift from direct operational involvement to continued......