The failure to stop 9/11 was a catastrophe. But even bigger mistakes were made in its aftermath The September 11 2001 terrorist attacks were unlike anything the world had seen before. The Conversation · Sep 6
Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does, and other Mideast news Iran’s president says his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal agreed to with the United States in June so long as Washington follows suit The Independent UK · Sep 1
Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say Gunfire and explosions erupted across Niger's capital on Saturday morning. Mutinous soldiers reportedly attacked the airport and areas near the presidency. State television and radio went offline as security forces mobilized in response. This incident marks a new threat to the rule of Abdourahamane Tiani. Niger, a key uranium producer,… The Economic Times · Aug 29
In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities Syria’s delisting as a state sponsor of terrorism was a long time coming. The Conversation · Aug 27
Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group. Euronews · Aug 26
Syrian Kurdish leader announces SDF dissolution after its integration into army Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the group in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus. The dissolution followed the integration of SDF fighters into the Syrian military, said Abdi, and represented a major victory for… France 24 · Aug 25
Woman Arrested by FBI Over Alleged New York Capitol Attack Said She Wanted To 'Harm the Enemies of God' A woman arrested by the FBI over an alleged attack on New York's Capitol reportedly told an undercover source she wanted to 'harm the enemies of god'. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
FBI arrests woman in alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol A 35-year-old New York woman has been arrested for allegedly plotting an Islamic State-inspired attack on the state Capitol in Albany, with prosecutors accusing her of planning to bomb the building and kill lawmakers. The Times of India · Aug 21
US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol NEW YORK - US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed. Bangkok Post · Aug 20
Woman charged with IS group-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol US authorities charged Jessica Bowie, a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group, with a terrorism offence Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings. France 24 · Aug 20
Finland charges mother with trafficking children to Islamic State-controlled areas of Syria The woman, in her 40s and now residing in Finland, first brought her children to Syria in 2014, according to a preliminary police investigation. Euronews · Aug 20
Man used AI chatbot and flew to Somalia in bid to become ‘martyr’ for Islamic State Mohamed Mohamoud was found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism The Independent UK · Aug 18
Iraq’s ghost villages: Islamic State drove people away – now a new enemy is preventing their return Nearly a decade after fighting ended in northern Iraq, the climate crisis has brought extreme heat and a water shortage, making life almost impossible The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Libya's Khalifa Haftar played key role in release of US hostage Kevin Rideout held by Islamic State: Sources An American hostage, Kevin Rideout, was freed from an Islamic State affiliate. Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar helped broker the deal for his release. Rideout, a pilot for a missionary group, was kidnapped in Niger last October. The U.S. had prioritized his recovery and sought overflight access for searches. Details… The Economic Times · Aug 14
France 24 · Aug 6 Minibus explosion in Damascus suburb wounds 14 people An explosion on a minibus Thursday in a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus wounded 14 people, three of them critically, but there were no fatalities, Syria's health ministry said Friday. Syrian state media earlier reported two deaths, but the ministry said the fatalities were incorrectly recorded.
The Times of India · Jul 31 Sahel: How this African region became the hub of global jihad For two decades, the world's war on jihadism has been told through the ruins of Kabul, the streets of Mosul and the deserts of Syria.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region Mali is facing its most serious security crisis in years as al-Qaida-linked militants and separatist rebels join forces to intensify attacks against the military
AAP · Jul 31 Trial for mum, daughter over alleged Islamic State time Two women accused of travelling to Syria to join Islamic State have formally pleaded not guilty and will face a Supreme Court trial.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 US uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plot An Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired attack in the U.S. on Election Day in 2024 is the first person facing deportation through the Trump administration’s use of an obscure court that remained dormant for 30 years
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Iraq's balancing act is only getting harder as the war between the US and Iran widens U.S. and Saudi strikes against Iran-allied factions in Iraq have put the Iraqi government in a delicate position
The Economic Times · Jul 29 Who are the Iran-backed militias behind Iraq's oil facility attacks? U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq responsible for drone attacks. These Shi'ite militias gained influence after the 2003 U.S. invasion and Iran's support. They possess substantial political and military power, rivaling the national army. Kataib Hezbollah and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq are among the most influential factions. These…
The Economic Times · Jul 27 Inside the past of the Berlin pride attacker killed after nationwide manhunt Police shot dead the man suspected of the Berlin Pride attack. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese origin, was killed Sunday. He had a previous conviction for preparing a serious act of violence. Ballout also had earlier criminal offenses for assault and robbery. German authorities continue investigating the circumstances…
The Conversation · Jul 27 Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks? On Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one dead and 20 injured the day before. The suspect already had a police record due to his previous attempt to join the Islamic State in Syria and…
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Questions mount after deadly Berlin Pride attack. Here's what to know Berliners are mourning after a deadly attack near the city's Pride festival as questions grow about why the suspect was freed following a conviction linked to the Islamic State group
The Conversation · Jul 27 Al-Qaida and the Islamic State are both adopting AI – but differ in how they think about the technology Artificial intelligence may not create a new kind of terrorism, but it makes existing tactics cheaper, faster and easier. That is the central argument of a July 2026 report from the U.S.-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies.