Man accused of pledging allegiance to IS makes bail bid A man charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation has argued he has exceptional reasons to be released back into the community. AAP · Oct 1
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Points to Iran Link in RAF Fairford Probe: Was Reform UK's Nigel Farage Right? Andy Burnham says there are strong indications Iran played a role in the RAF Fairford incident, while police continue investigating five arrests and alleged links to Iranian activity. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
NIA court frames charges against Yasin Malik, 6 others for offence of money laundering; ED alleges foreign funding through Hawala A Special NIA Court in New Delhi has ordered charges against Yasin Malik and six others for money laundering. The case involves the alleged transfer of Rs 8,94,87,639 through hawala channels from Pakistan for subversive activities. The accused are linked to the Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front and previous terrorist… The Economic Times · Oct 1
"Terrorist or whack job": Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a hero US President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During this incident, an Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by his co-pilot. The quick actions of passengers helped subdue the attacker, allowing for a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Both… The Economic Times · Oct 1
UK sees ‘strong indications’ of Iranian role in RAF Fairford incident British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are strong indications of Iranian involvement in a recent incident. Five British men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses. They were later released on bail after no explosives were found in the vehicles involved. The investigation is… The Times of India · Sep 30
RAF Fairford: the power (and risks) of making the public the ‘eyes and ears’ of counter-terrorism The events around RAF Fairford offer a timely reminder of a less visible part of Britain’s counter-terrorism system: the role of the public. In the early hours of September 27, armed officers responded to a report of suspicious vehicles near the base and arrested five men. A local farmer had… The Conversation · Sep 30
A Flight Heading To Israel Had To Do An Emergency Landing. Officials Are Calling It a Hijacking Attempt. A "major disaster was narrowly avoided," the official said. International Business Times · Sep 30
Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family Settler violence in West Bank makes everyday life ‘untenable’ for Palestinians, says ICRC after assault on family trying to return home in Jalud The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Nigeria’s school kidnapping threat is changing: 4 lessons from the 56-day Oyo attack Following the mass abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State, south-west Nigeria in 2026, the authorities attributed the attack to the Ansaru terrorist group. Key suspects were prosecuted and handed prison terms. But this was not the first time terrorist groups had engaged in mass abduction of school… The Conversation · Sep 30
Exiled Burkina publisher tells RFI of repression and fear four years after coup Burkina Faso on Wednesday marks four years since military strongman Captain Ibrahim Traoré took over in a coup. Comparing himself to anti-colonial icon Thomas Sankara, Traoré promised a "progressive and popular" revolution. RFI spoke to Inoussa Ouédraogo, a publishing director who now lives in exile about the country's fading human… Radio France Internationale · Sep 30
Netanyahu says pilot arrested after stabbing fellow pilot and apparently trying to crash Israel-bound plane – as it happened Israeli PM issues statement on flydubai incident, which saw plane plummet mid-air before emergency landing in Saudi Arabia The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Met Police ‘failed to spot Nigel Farage firebomb suspect on CCTV’ The probe into the attack on Mr Farage’s house was reopened after Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe was killed at her Devon home The Independent UK · Sep 30
Antilia bomb scare: Bombay HC orders interim stay on bail granted to ex-cop Sachin Waze The Bombay High Court on Wednesday recused itself from hearing the NIA’s appeal against bail granted to dismissed cop Sachin Waze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case. Justices Bharati Dangre and Ashish Chavan said they had difficulties hearing the matter and directed that it be placed before another bench.… The Economic Times · Sep 30
Plot Twist at RAF Fairford: One of the Suspects Called 999 Himself Before Arrest One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford reportedly called 999 shortly before the group was detained. No explosives were found, and all five remain under investigation. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Evening Standard · Sep 30 Terror probe suspect called police before arrests made near air base Five British nationals were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism near RAF Fairford on Sunday.
AAP · Sep 30 'Impossible': wife slams missing activist terror claims The wife of a missing Australian human rights activist denies claims from Vietnamese authorities he was planning terrorist activities.
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 RAF Fairford Security Alert: Counter-Terror Police Find Petrol but No IEDs in Three Vans as Probe Continues Counter Terrorism Policing says no improvised explosive devices were found in three vans linked to five British men arrested near RAF Fairford, although petrol was recovered.
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Five suspects bailed after suspected RAF Fairford plot as UK police face questions The U.K. counterterrorism police released five suspects arrested near a U.S. air force base in England. Investigations revealed no explosives were found in the vans associated with the suspects. Concerns were raised about the suspects' potential links to foreign actors, including Iran and Russia. Local residents expressed fear and confusion…
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Top LeT terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Budgam Security forces, including the Rashtriya Rifles, engaged in an operation in central Kashmir's Budgam district. They confronted a group of terrorists involved in suspicious activity during the operation. One of the terrorists, identified as Sulaiman Shah, alias 'Musa', was killed in the encounter. Musa had evaded capture earlier this month…
Evening Standard · Sep 29 RAF Fairford suspect called police an hour before farmer raised alarm Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism.
France 24 · Sep 29 Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol but no explosives Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Burundi says it will accept migrant deportees from the United States but details are vague Burundi says it will accept migrants deported from the United States, but only those who are not facing criminal charges and have no links to terrorism
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Suspect in RAF Fairford case called police to report incident Man dialled 999 before he and four others were arrested near military base in Gloucestershire, it has emerged
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Farage blasted for false claims about RAF Fairford terror arrests The UK Counter Terrorism Policing chief acknowledged speculation over whether Iran was behind the plot and said the force was considering ‘every possible angle’
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Vietnam accused of abducting Norwegian and Australian human rights activists Vietnam accuses activists of entering country using forged documents with intention to carry out terrorist activities