Antics in Alaska Plus: Israeli election results, Warsh might favor raising borrowing costs, and more... Reason · 21h ago
FBI Accused of Grooming Autistic Teen Into ISIS-Linked Plot With Its Own Propaganda After Earlier Case Failed FBI accused of grooming Abdullah Hassan into an ISIS plot with a paid informant and agency-made video; prosecutors dispute the defence's claims. International Business Times UK · 23h ago
Criminal case against alleged Bondi terrorist delayed amid ‘unprecedented’ investigation Naveed Akram, 24, has been charged with 78 offences after allegedly committing a terrorist act. The case has been adjourned until February The Guardian - AU · Oct 28
Rival factions, civil war & shadow of terror: Why Libya is still broken 15 years after Gaddafi's bloody end Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been trapped in a cycle of political strife and disunity. Although a UN-backed agreement was reached with hopes of conducting elections, various administrations maintain control over separate regions. By April 2026, a unified national budget was achieved, yet obstacles to… The Times of India · Oct 22
Convicted IS-inspired NYC terror plotter gets 50 more years in prison for stabbing US prison guards A Canadian man serving a 40-year sentence for plotting terrorist attacks in New York City has been sentenced to another 50 years in prison after stabbing two correctional officers at a federal prison in Pennsylvania, leaving one permanently without his right eye. The Times of India · Oct 20
Trump's ‘mother of all bombs’ hit on Iran could be a fireworks show The US military is contemplating a potential strike against Iran using the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as MOAB. Proposed targets include Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, particularly at Pickaxe Mountain. Despite its destructive capability, the MOAB may not effectively disable deeply buried nuclear facilities, raising questions about… The Economic Times · Oct 15
Tafoya Drops 5-Point Crime Plan on Flanagan and Delivers a Jab at Trump's Minnesota Mess Tafoya's five-point crime plan, a foiled terror plot, and an unwanted Trump endorsement reshape Minnesota's Senate race with three weeks to go. Latin Times · Oct 14
FBI Foils Plot To Attack Mall of America With FBI-Provided AK-47 Remember, it's (almost) always the feds. Reason · Oct 12
Mall of America Terror Plot: How 2 Years of FBI Surveillance Led to 18-Year-Old ISIS Suspect's Arrest An 18-year-old from Minnesota was arrested after buying a disabled AK-47 in an FBI sting he planned to use in an ISIS-inspired attack at the Mall of America. Latin Times · Oct 8
How FBI tracked an ISIS-linked teen, stopped him from carrying out mass shooting An 18-year-old named Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud was arrested after a lengthy investigation by the FBI. Mohamud allegedly planned a mass shooting at the Mall of America and expressed desires to join terrorist organizations. He shared these intentions through various encrypted messaging platforms and social media channels. Investigators reported that he… The Times of India · Oct 8
FBI arrests Minnesota teen who planned ISIS-inspired Mall of America attack Mall of America welcomes over 80,000 visitors every day The Independent UK · Oct 7
FBI foils alleged ISIS-linked attack plot at Mall of America by 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, an 18-year-old, was arrested for planning an attack on the Mall of America. He agreed to buy an AK-47 and ammunition from an undercover FBI agent posing as an ISIS member. Mohamud expressed intentions to kill non-Muslims during a scheduled Hmong arts celebration. US authorities stated that… The Times of India · Oct 7
FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle The FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle The Independent UK · Oct 7
Reason · Oct 2 Salman Rushdie Attempted Murder Case: Court Upholds Jury Verdict … finding defendant was acting under direction of Hezbollah.
The Conversation · Oct 1 From suicide bombers to positions of authority – the changing role of women in jihadi groups Khadra Essa, a Somali-born Dutch citizen operating in Syria under the name Umm Qaqa al-Somali, is a wanted woman.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Delhi High Court grants bail to pro-ISIS group member in UAPA case The Delhi High Court granted bail to Mohd Shahzal Kamal, an alleged member of a pro-ISIS group 'Harkat-ul-Harb-E-Islam,' in a case Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Kamal and the other co-accused entered into a criminal conspiracy to commit terrorist acts and wilfully abetted…
Euronews · Oct 1 US coalition ends Iraq mission as pro-Iran factions refuse to disarm The US-led force has been operating in Iraq for 12 years to dismantle IS terrorist group networks which had threatened to take over the region and plunge it into instability.
The Times of India · Sep 30 US troops finally leave Iraq: 23 years after Saddam’s fall, America closes a long chapter The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq signifies a pivotal change in the nation’s security landscape. As Iraq assumes full control over its safety and counterterrorism strategies, the Kurdistan Region confronts obstacles from diminished American military backing amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, Baghdad aims to strengthen its authority over various…
Latin Times · Sep 30 U.S. Closes Last Major Base in Iraq as Baghdad Struggles to Disarm Iran-Backed Militias The U.S. has closed Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq while Baghdad struggles to disarm Iran-backed militias and curb ISIS threats.
The Guardian - US · Sep 30 Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq Twelve years after US mission against IS began, Trump hails ‘great day for America’ and calls Iraq war ‘a quagmire’
The Times of India · Sep 30 US man who tried to travel to Syria to join and fight for IS sentenced to over 7 years in prison A US man who tried to travel to Syria to fight for the Islamic State (ISIS) has been sentenced to more than seven-and-a-half years in prison, the US Justice Department said.
The Times of India · Sep 30 US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after years of operations The US military concludes its 12-year involvement in Iraq combating ISIS. With the completion of their troop withdrawal from a northern air base, the Iraqi government has welcomed this move, considering it a step towards greater national autonomy. However, concerns linger about the influence of Iranian-backed militias and their continued…
Evening Standard · Sep 26 London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum for Isis 'found to be alive after terror plot arrest' Sharmeena Begum, 27, is understood to have been arrested after investigators linked her to the Berlin Pride attack
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23 UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers