US CENTCOM Forces and Iraqi Security Forces conduct partnered raid in Western Iraq

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a partnered raid in Western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the death of 15 ISIS operatives. The ISIS element was armed with Read More …

Austria: CIA say Taylor Swift Vienna terrorists planned to kill “tens of thousands” of fans

The CIA have reported that the terrorists who planned to attack the Taylor Swift Vienna gigs were aiming to kill “tens of thousands” of fans. Earlier this month, all three of the pop star’s ‘Eras Tour’ shows in Vienna were Read More …

India: NSG commandos undertake counter-terrorist mock drills at Kasol, Manali in Himachal Pradesh

The National Security Guard (NSG) commandos carried out a series of counter-terrorist mock drills at multiple locations which included the vulnerable and key targets in Kasol and Manali  in Himachal Pradesh. The mock drills primarily focussed on rehearsing and executing Read More …

Israel: IDF rescues Israeli-Bedouin hostage from Hamas captivity in southern Gaza

The IDF and the Shin Bet on Tuesday early afternoon rescued Israeli-Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi, who was held by Hamas since October 7 from Mivtachim in the South, from a tunnel in Rafah. The circumstances of his rescue are Read More …

Israel: The ‘brain’ that uncovers Gaza’s tunnels, both in and off the field

Since Oct 7, IDF’s Technological Lab has been crucial in locating and guiding the destruction of Hamas’ tunnels in Gaza, marking a shift to direct field operations during Operation Iron Swords. The ‘brain’ responsible for locating Hamas tunnels in Gaza Read More …

NYPD prepares for possible US Open security threats

Nearly one million spectators are expected to attend the US Open, which begins Monday in Queens, New York. Although a new assessment warns that large events “remain attractive targets for attacks by violent extremists and malicious actors,” the NYPD said Read More …

Somalia’s bomb disposal experts face down fear to save lives

Wearing a bulky protective suit and helmet, Mohamed Ahmed inches towards the truck where explosives wired to a mobile phone have been planted in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. Fortunately for Ahmed, a police officer, this is a training exercise and the Read More …

Nevada: 17-year-old accused of plotting terror attack in Las Vegas to support Islamic State

A 17-year-old is accused of planning a terror attack in Las Vegas in support of the Islamic State, according to a grand jury indictment. Joshua Robles is charged with eight counts, including attempt to commit or cause an act of Read More …

UK to conduct review on tackling ‘extremist ideologies’, including misogyny

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a review of the United Kingdom’s counterterrorism strategy on how to best tackle threats by “extremist ideologies” including misogyny. Other ideological trends to be investigated by the Home Office include “Islamism” and far-right Read More …

UK: Man charged with encouraging terrorism appears in court

A man described in court as a “political activist” has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with encouraging terrorism over social media posts relating to the Charlie Hebdo attack. Majid Novsarka, otherwise known as Majid Freeman, attended the London court Read More …

UK police charge two after investigation into right-wing terrorism

British police charged an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman with terrorism offences after an investigation into suspected extreme right-wing terrorism activity, they said in a statement on Friday. Rex William Henry Clark of Ilford, east London, was charged with Read More …

Indian Army drill for counterinsurgency amid rise in rebel attacks in Kashmir

In the remote Himalayas, tens of thousands of Indian soldiers maintain a tight vigil along the highly militarized Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan. Authorities say violence in the region has reduced significantly since 2019, Read More …

Israeli forces foil terror plan to strike Tel Aviv

A plot to carry out terrorist activities in Israel made by residents of the Bedouin town of Tel Sheva was uncovered by the Shin Bet and the Southern District of the Israel Police, and an indictment was filed against them Read More …

Russia announces counterterrorism measures in Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions

The Russian National Antiterrorism Committee is imposing counterterrorism measures in the Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod regions to ensure the safety of people and stop terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime. As part of counterterrorism operations, the government can relocate people Read More …

Austria: Iraqi teen held in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled

An 18-year-old Iraqi national was detained in Vienna in connection with investigations into an alleged plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in the Austrian capital, Austria’s interior minister said on Friday. The Iraqi comes from the same circle as Read More …

Nigeria: Military dismantles terrorists’ IED factory in Borno

The authority of the Nigerian Air Force, yesterday, said the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, discovered and dismantled terrorists’ Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) factory and storage facility, concealed in Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills, in Borno Read More …

Root causes of terrorism in Pakistan: Beyond military operations

Pakistan has recently announced a fresh counter-terrorism operation, Azm-e-Istehkam, to rein in the surging terrorism in the country. This is not the first operation against terrorism in Pakistan and unfortunately, may not be the last one. Since the September 11 attacks Read More …

Russia’s National Guard enhances security measures at Kursk NPP

Russia’s National Guard Service has tightened security measures at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. “As part of efforts to ensure the security of the critical facility, National Guard units have taken additions security measures at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant,” Read More …

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Issues Urgent Security Directives Amid Threats of Abductions and IED Attacks

In response to the heightened threat of abductions and IED attacks against government employees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Home Department has issued immediate security directives. This follows a recent attack on a convoy of judges in Dera Ismail Khan, which Read More …

Mali is still unsafe under the military: why it hasn’t made progress against rebels and terrorists

The scale of casualties suffered by the Wagner group and Malian forces during a recent assault in the Tinzaouaten region reveal vulnerability in Mali’s counterinsurgency posture. The attack was reported in the media as the biggest loss for Russian paramilitaries Read More …