Keywords: Islamic State


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......

Ten Turkish Islamic State suspects arrested in Syria in joint intelligence operation

Ten Turkish nationals suspected of links to the Islamic State group have been arrested in Syria during a joint intelligence operation involving Turkish and Syrian security services, according to Turkish state media reports. The individuals were subject to Interpol Red Notices and were located as part......

Islamic State Leader killed in joint U.S.-Nigeria operation, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces carried out a joint military operation that resulted in the death of a senior leader linked to the Islamic State in Nigeria. According to statements released by the U.S. administration, the operation targeted Abu-Bilal al-Minuki,......

France charges Tunisian man over alleged Louvre attack plot

French counterterrorism authorities have charged a 27-year-old Tunisian national suspected of planning a jihadist attack targeting the Louvre Museum and Jewish sites in Paris. Prosecutors confirmed that the suspect, identified as Dhafer M., was formally indicted on May 11 and placed in pretrial detention......

Austria charges suspect over alleged Taylor Swift concert terror plot

Austrian prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against a 21 year old man accused of planning an Islamic State inspired attack targeting Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in August 2024. The indictment comes more than 18 months after security services thwarted the alleged plot, prompting the......

Kurdish authorities release 34 Australians linked to jihadists from Roj camp

Kurdish authorities announced on Monday the release of 34 Australians connected to jihadists from the Islamic State (IS) group who had been detained at the Roj camp, according to the camp’s director. The released individuals belong to 11 families associated with IS fighters. With this action,......

Sydney terror suspect appears in court for first time

The alleged attacker behind the deadly antisemitic assault at Bondi Beach in Sydney appeared in court for the first time on Monday via video link. The hearing marks his first public appearance since the December attack that left 15 people dead, the deadliest act of violence in Australia in three decades. Naveed......

Jordan confirms participation in US-led strikes against Islamic State in Syria

Jordan announced on Sunday that it had taken part in recent airstrikes carried out by the United States against the Islamic State group in Syria, as part of the international coalition fighting the jihadist organization. According to a statement released by the Jordanian Armed Forces, its air force......

France and The United Kingdom carry out joint strikes against islamic state in Syria

France and the United Kingdom have conducted a joint military operation targeting positions linked to the Islamic State group in central Syria, according to official statements released by British defense authorities. The strikes were carried out in a mountainous area north of the ancient city of Palmyra,......