Europol: Terrorists exploiting global tensions

Terrorists continue to adapt their methods and narratives to exploit global events, digital technology, and societal vulnerabilities. The EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) 2024, published today by Europol, provides a detailed overview of the evolving terrorism landscape Read More …

Afghanistan: ISIS-K claims responsibility for attack on Taliban Ministry of Refugees

The ISIS-Khorasan branch has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of the Taliban in Kabul. On the night of Wednesday, December 11, the group issued a statement on their Telegram channel, acknowledging their role Read More …

Ukraine intel unit dubbed “The Chemists” deployed kamikaze drones and operators to Syria

About 20 experienced drone operators and 150 drones were shipped over from GUR to the rebel headquarters in Idlib, Syria, four weeks ago. The Ukrainian military aid was a welcome injection of expertise and firepower for Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Read More …

Germany: 3 men arrested over suspected preparations for an Islamic extremist attack

Two young men who sympathized with the Islamic State group and a suspected accomplice have been arrested in Germany for allegedly making preparations for an attack, authorities said Tuesday. The two German Lebanese brothers aged 15 and 20 from the Read More …

US military says it defeated Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden

Two U.S. Navy destroyers escorting three merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden defeated an attack by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, the U.S. military said on Tuesday. The Houthis launched multiple drones and a cruise missile while the ships were Read More …

Syrian Rebel Leader Still Has $10 Million U.S. Bounty on His Head

Ahmad al-Sharaa, known as Muhammad al-Jawlani or Abu Muhammad al-Golani, the leader of the Syrian rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad and have taken over the country, still has a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head as a wanted terrorist. Read More …

Colombia: Motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in killing 1 and injuring 14

A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, killing the driver and injuring 14 others, authorities said. Officers had been conducting inspections in the community of Las Penas in the Jamundi municipality to Read More …

Nigeria: Lakurawa terrorist group responsible for Zamfara explosion

The Zamfara State Police Command has identified members of the Lakurawa terrorist group as responsible for the deadly explosion that occurred on the Gusau-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area. The incident occurred under a bridge along the Gusau-Dansadau road, Read More …

India: In a first, forces come across ‘HE bomb’ in Chhattisgarh

In a first, security forces conducting an anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday unearthed a powerful ‘HE bomb’, which was planted alongside an improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly by members of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist). Read More …

Syria, Russia forces step up air raids in a bid to slow opposition advance

Syrian and Russian jets have intensified air attacks in Idlib city and positions in Aleppo as the government of President Bashar al-Assad tries to slow the advance of opposition fighters. The raids on Monday followed big gains by the opposition Read More …

Pakistan: Four killed in foiled police station attack in Mianwali

Punjab Police claimed to have repelled an attack on the Chapri police station in Mianwali by terrorists, killing four terrorists. A Punjab Police spokesperson said over 20 heavily armed militants—  launchesd the assault from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s border region, targeting the Read More …

Pakistan: At least 245 people, including 68 security personnel killed in terrorist attacks, clashes in November

At least 245 people, including 68 security personnel, were killed in a string of terrorist attacks and clashes across Pakistan in November. The fatalities included 127 terrorists, and 50 civilians, according to data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict Read More …

Syrian military confirms rebels enter Aleppo, says dozens of soldiers killed

The Syrian military said on Saturday that dozens of its troops had been killed during an insurgent attack in northwestern Syria and that rebels had managed to enter large parts of Aleppo city, forcing the army to redeploy. The Syrian Read More …

Benin must stay one step ahead of violent extremists using IEDs

Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups’ changing tactics. Insurgents are increasingly using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Benin to hamper the mobility and responsiveness of the country’s defence and Read More …

Nigeria: ISWAP releases video claiming responsibility for Kukawa attacks

The Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on Garin Kukawa in Borno State. In a video claiming responsibility for the attack, ISWAP showcased mobilization and attack scenes, including hundreds of motorbikes and a Read More …

Somalia: Jubbaland Dervish Commander survives Al-Shabaab mine explosion in Gedo

Abbas Ibrahim Gurey, the commander of Jubbaland’s Dervish forces, survived an assassination attempt on Monday when a landmine detonated near the Somali-Kenyan border, according to local reports. The explosion, which occurred in the Gedo region, caused significant damage to Gurey’s Read More …

India: Centre extends ban on ULFA for 5 years

The Centre on Monday extended the ban on the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for five years for continuing to work with the objective to secede Assam from India and maintaining links with other insurgent groups for extortion and Read More …

Nigeria: Troops neutralize terrorists, recover arms and ammunition in Borno

Troops of Sector 3 under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have successfully executed a decisive operation against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Kukawa and Monguno local government areas of Borno State. “The ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists, who launched an Read More …

India: Police officer injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

A District Reserve Guard constable was injured when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Sunday, police said. Security personnel also recovered another IED planted by Naxalites at a separate place in Read More …

Mali: At least 6 mercenaries with Russia’s Wagner group killed in an extremist attack in Mopti

At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platform. The group, known by its acronym, JNIM, said it ambushed a convoy Read More …