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Suicide attack kills police officer in Aleppo

A suicide attacker killed one police officer and wounded two others during a security operation in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, according to an announcement by the Interior Ministry on Wednesday. Officials said the incident occurred at a security checkpoint in the Bab al-Faraj district, where......

U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria targeted jihadist groups

Recent U.S. airstrikes carried out in Nigeria were aimed at jihadist militants operating in coordination with local armed groups, according to Nigerian authorities. The strikes reportedly targeted fighters linked to the Islamic State who had entered the country from the Sahel region to support local......

Turkey arrests 115 ISIS suspects over alleged Christmas attack plots

Turkish authorities have detained 115 individuals suspected of being members of the Islamic State (ISIS), reportedly planning attacks targeting Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office announced. Police intelligence indicated that the suspects were specifically......

Germany: Suspected islamist held after shooting at cars

A suspected supporter of the Islamic State (IS) has been placed in pre-trial detention in southern Germany after allegedly attempting to cause road accidents by shooting at cars with an air rifle, Bavarian police announced on Friday. The suspect reportedly fired at 22 vehicles between September......

Nigeria: Seven soldiers killed in Jihadist ambush in borno state

At least seven Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer, were killed on Friday after jihadist fighters ambushed a military patrol in the country’s northeast, according to an intelligence report reviewed by AFP on Saturday. The attack occurred in a village in the Konduga administrative......

Mali announces release of kidnapped Moroccan truck drivers

The Malian government has confirmed the release of four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped earlier this year near the northeastern border of Burkina Faso with Niger. The drivers, abducted in January, were freed last Sunday and are reported to be "safe and sound." Joint effort leads......

Gradual withdrawal of American troops from Syria

The United States has started reducing its military presence in Syria, decreasing the number of bases from eight to three, with the final goal of maintaining only one base. This announcement was made by the U.S. special envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, during an interview with Turkish TV channel NTV. Barrack......

UK travel advisory flags 69 high-risk destinations, including Algeria

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel advisories for 69 countries, warning citizens against visiting certain regions due to safety concerns. Among the countries flagged are Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, with Algeria receiving heightened attention due to......

Spanish tourist kidnapped in Algeria amid rising security concerns in Sahel region

A Spanish national has been abducted by terrorists in southern Algeria, with the incident highlighting growing security challenges in the region. The kidnapping, which occurred on Wednesday, January 15, was carried out by members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). While Spanish and Sahelian......