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Troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have reportedly neutralized eight suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in a precision airstrike conducted in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State, Nigeria.
Nearly a decade after the fight against Islamic State ended in northern Iraq, extreme heat and water shortages caused by the climate crisis are making life impossible, preventing residents from returning to villages like Faka.
Nadine D. has been sentenced to two years in prison in Düsseldorf for collecting money on an online platform for convicted members of the Islamic State, with judges noting her entrenched jihadist views.
A key leader of an Islamic State-linked faction and four others were killed in a law enforcement operation in Cotabato City, Philippines, marking a significant victory against terrorist groups in Central Mindanao.
Five suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a medical officer and four IED specialists, were reportedly killed in a premature explosion in Borno, Nigeria.
The Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Taliban official in Afghanistan. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the killing of Zabihullah Amiri, head of the information and culture department in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, who was shot dead while en route to Faizabad.
A report details how Al-Qaida and ISIS are utilizing artificial intelligence differently, noting a significant increase in AI-generated content from Islamic State supporters and affiliates since 2023.
A 26-year-old French woman has been convicted of terrorist offenses after joining the Islamic State at age 14 and marrying an ISIS executioner.
Turkish authorities have arrested 119 individuals suspected of links to the militant group Islamic State (IS) during an operation conducted across 30 provinces in the country.
A 17-year-old Italian girl was arrested near Pavia, Italy, after expressing her readiness for martyrdom in the name of Allah. She was reportedly active in jihadist-inspired online groups and openly supported the Islamic State.
Iran has executed two members of the Islamic State group for allegedly planning an armed uprising. The individuals were hanged after being convicted of their roles in the plot.
The sentencing of an individual identified as a supporter of the Islamic State (IS) who was involved in the stabbing of a Garda (Irish police officer) has been delayed.
Reports indicate that several terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, Islamic State, and Boko Haram, are leveraging artificial intelligence tools to facilitate the planning of attacks and the creation of explosives.
An explainer provides background on Islamic State, the extremist group that has been linked to this week's bombings in Damascus. The article aims to clarify the nature and activities of the organization.
A 32-year-old man, who is currently in pre-trial detention, has been indicted for allegedly fighting for the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist militia.
Kosovo prosecutors allege suspects used coercion and fraud to steal money, and then relied on Telegram and cryptocurrencies to finance Islamic State terrorism and evade detection.
An army claims to have intercepted four Afghan drones, while the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported 'airstrikes' in areas that caused casualties among Islamic State fighters.
Seventy-six commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered as the military intensifies its offensive against the group. Photos show the top commanders surrendering to authorities.
Former Islamist Yaqoub Ali has written a handbook offering a frightening insight into parallel societies and how Islamists operate to achieve an Islamic state.
An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State group has been authorized to return to Australia from a Syrian camp, with the home affairs minister stating the permit 'has to be issued' following agency and legal advice.
Turkish police fatally shot a man suspected of ties to the Islamic State group during a shootout south of Ankara, with his partner subsequently arrested in connection to the incident.
The US government has imposed sanctions on a French national suspected of involvement in transferring funds to the Islamic State jihadist organization.
Somalila is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the Islamic State, vowing to find them wherever they hide.
A court in Antwerp, Belgium, has sentenced seven men to up to 15 years in prison for financing the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS). The main suspect, who is still at large, received the longest sentence.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the killing of two people in Israel, marking the second rampage in the region within a week.
An Australian woman linked to Islamic State has been accused in court of living with a teenage slave who was repeatedly raped. The allegations were made during her bail application in Melbourne.
Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries, including Türkiye and Arab nations, have collectively condemned recent Israeli incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque. They called for an immediate halt to these actions, specifically citing the entry of Israeli settlers into the holy site.
An Australian woman accused of joining the Islamic State group has renounced jihad, according to her lawyer.
An Australian woman has been charged after returning to Australia from Lebanon, eight months after she allegedly traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State.
The repatriation of families connected to the Islamic State group to Australia is causing significant concern, with many women undergoing extensive investigations and facing serious charges.
The Islamic State's military operations in the Sahel region of West Africa are expanding in scope and accelerating in pace, according to a report.
A second group of Australian women who have been linked to the Islamic State has returned to Australia from Syria.
Several Arab-Islamic states, including Pakistan and Türkiye, have condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his actions against Gaza aid flotilla activists. France has also banned Ben-Gvir from entering the country, citing his 'reprehensible' and 'unspeakable' behavior towards the detained activists, some of whom have since returned to their home countries.
Six young French nationals have been convicted in Paris for their plans to travel to Mozambique and join the al-Shabab jihadist group, which is affiliated with the Islamic State and active in the Cabo Delgado province.
The Nigerian army has announced that it 'eliminated' 175 Islamic State militants in a joint operation with U.S. forces.
Turkish anti-terror police have arrested 110 individuals suspected of having links to the Islamic State (ISIS) in a new nationwide raid.
Iran has delivered a revised peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan, aiming to resolve regional tensions. The move comes as negotiations continue, with some reports suggesting a potential suspension of US oil sanctions.
The US Central Command has described Pakistan as a “critical counter-terrorism partner” essential to the fight against the militant Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in South Asia.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that American forces, under his direction, killed the Islamic State's second-in-command, with Nigeria also claiming involvement.
A senior leader of the Islamic State, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by President Donald Trump as "the most active terrorist in the world," was killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces.
Turkish authorities have detained 324 suspects in extensive anti-ISIS raids conducted across 47 provinces. The operation targeted individuals allegedly linked to the Islamic State group.
Two Australian women, who had traveled to Syria and were linked to the Islamic State, have been charged with crimes against humanity, including slavery. The charges were filed upon their return to Australia, with one case involving a mother and daughter appearing in a Melbourne court.
Three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group have been arrested in Australia upon their return from Syria.
Australia is preparing for the return of women and children with alleged ISIS ties from detention camps in Syria. Authorities state these individuals will face arrests and investigations upon their arrival in Australia.
Emilie K., now 34, is being re-tried in Paris for joining the Islamic State group in Syria between 2014 and 2016, stating she wanted to join her husband, an ISIS fighter.
Bamako, the capital of Mali, is struggling to cope with ongoing violence from groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, which has led to curfews and the cancellation of public events like "The Grand Ball of Bamako."
The attack occurred late Sunday in Gujaku, a village in the Gombi local government area of Adamawa State, according to the state governor.
An Austrian man has admitted to planning a terror attack on a Taylor Swift concert scheduled for 2024 in Vienna, with his trial now underway. He is accused of having ties to the Islamic State.
The organization Islamic State claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in the Gujba community in northeastern Nigeria. Armed men invaded Gujba on Sunday afternoon...
Shah Rahman, a Bangladeshi national previously sentenced for terrorist acts, has been permitted to remain in the UK despite his wife being banned for supporting Islamic State.
More than 200 individuals have been successfully rescued from an Islamic State-linked group operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The operation freed captives from the militant organization.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its fifth supplementary chargesheet in a case related to the Islamic State (IS) from 2014.
The Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM have engaged in direct clashes for the first time within Niger, marking an expansion of their conflict beyond the traditional tri-border area with Mali and Burkina Faso. The confrontation signals a new phase in the rivalry between the two jihadist groups in West Africa.
Tareena Shakil, who once fled the UK to join Islamic State with her toddler, is now reportedly giving dating advice on TikTok, marking a significant transformation in her public life.
Two teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, have been accused of attempting a bombing at Gracie Mansion in New York, the official residence of the mayor. Alleged Islamic State supporters, they reportedly openly discussed their plans to kill.
Several Muslim nations, along with some European states, have expressed strong concerns and condemned Israel's recently proposed death penalty law.
An investigation has failed to determine the origin of drones observed around Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's flight to Dublin. Ireland's Minister for Justice also expressed concern about Islamic State-inspired terrorism in Dublin.
Australian counterterrorism experts have found that the Bondi beach terror attack took place amidst a global increase in foiled plots inspired by the Islamic State, which has been urging followers to act independently.
The French judiciary has recognized the Yazidi genocide for the first time, sentencing jihadist Sabri Essid to life imprisonment for 'genocide,' following examples set by Germany, Sweden, and Belgium in acknowledging the Islamic State's plan to destroy the minority.
A Yazidi woman has testified in a French court, recounting her harrowing experiences of rape, slavery, and eventual escape from the Islamic State, as part of an ongoing genocide trial where a French jihadist's ex-wife also previously testified about his transformation into a slave owner.
The death toll of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters neutralised during a failed attack on Nigerian troops in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, has risen to…
Fighters from Boko Haram and rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria. The post Nigerian troops repel first attack in…
The ADF has been accused of massacres and pillaging in Ituri and the neighboring province of North Kivu. 'This attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State group, left multiple people dead, facilities burnt and civilian populations displaced,' the government said on Sunday.
Iraq has issued a warning that recent attacks near Baghdad's airport are jeopardizing the security of a prison where Islamic State members are held.
Morocco is reportedly developing plans to repatriate its citizens who fought for the Islamic State in Syria and are currently detained in Iraq, according to a senior security official.
Armed groups have reportedly attacked villages in Nigeria, kidnapping and killing residents, with an Islamic State affiliate blamed for at least one incident.
Mohamed Mohamoud was found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism after using an AI chatbot and flying to Somalia in an attempt to become a 'martyr' for the Islamic State.
An archive page from The Guardian Nigeria News dedicated to articles concerning Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents.
A Bosnian leader has publicly accused Czech President Miloš Zeman of Islamophobia, following Zeman's claims related to the Islamic State.
German police conducted overnight raids in Höxter and Bottrop, arresting two Iraqi nationals suspected of being members of the Islamic State and having fought for the group in Iraq.
A decade after the declaration of the Islamic State, the ideology of ISIS continues to attract individuals in Europe, driven by feelings of despair, hopelessness, and anger.
The secretive US Alien Terrorist Removal Court has held its first hearing, focusing on a 47-year-old woman accused of supporting Islamic State and concealing a failed Election Day 2024 mass shooting plot.
German investigators found a video on the Berlin Pride attack suspect's phone showing him pledging allegiance to ISIS, revealing a potential motive for the attack. The suspect had been radicalizing for years and was under observation by German services.
The suspect in the Berlin Pride ramming attack, Abdul B., was shot and killed by German police during an operation following a 16-hour manhunt. The incident prompted grief and solidarity within the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Japan has donated over 720 tons of food to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, and has invested $14 million in humanitarian aid in the country since 2024, where the Islamic State has been active since October 2017.
Turkish authorities have arrested 119 individuals across the country on suspicion of having ties to the Islamic State (ISIS), the Interior Ministry announced today.
Alleged terrorists were killed in clashes with Mozambican forces while attempting to invade a military base, following an attack claimed by the Islamic State earlier in July.
Iranian authorities have executed two individuals on charges of Islamic State membership, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.
An Iraqi couple, members of the Islamic State terrorist organization, have been sentenced to life imprisonment in Germany for holding two underage Yazidi girls as slaves.
Syrian authorities have accused the Islamic State (ISIS) of being responsible for recent attacks in Damascus and announced the discovery of a hideout containing explosives. This discovery links ISIS to the bombings in the capital.
July 14, 2016, marked the deadliest attack in Nice's history, claimed by the Islamic State group, when a truck plowed into crowds on the Promenade des Anglais during Bastille Day fireworks. A decade later, the city continues to grieve and remember the victims.
Four men, aged 30 to 41, have been sentenced to 19 to 20 years in prison in Réunion for their involvement in several jihadist groups, including the Islamic State (EI) and Jabhat al-Nosra.
The Philippine military used a helicopter to drop leaflets in remote areas of Maguindanao del Sur, urging Islamic State-aligned militants to surrender and residents to support peace efforts.
Afghanistan's Taliban forces conducted strikes in Pakistan's Balochistan province, targeting alleged Islamic State bases, days after Pakistan's own airstrikes in Afghanistan.
This article reflects on the significant event in June 2014 when the jihadist group Islamic State (ISIS) declared the establishment of a caliphate in territories it controlled in Iraq and Syria, and its subsequent disappearance.
Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed how seven commanders from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were apprehended at Katsina Airport. The arrests occurred last week as the commanders were returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces killed a senior Islamic State group leader, Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi, in an airstrike in northwest Syria. This operation targeted a high-ranking figure within the terrorist organization.
An alleged ISIS member was killed in a shootout with police in Ankara during operations to arrest suspected Islamic State members ahead of an upcoming NATO summit.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for another attack in Syria.
Several high-profile commanders and an IED specialist from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Yobe. This comes as military operations continue to pressure the insurgent group in the Northeast.
A United Nations expert on religious freedom is touring Nigeria, a country that has seen troops deployed and a renewed focus on combating Islamic State-linked militants.
French courts are increasingly stringent on women who joined the Islamic State in Syria, with 18 of 23 terrorism trials scheduled for 2026 involving such women, who are now judged on equal footing with men.
Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinics Rebel attacks around a town that is one of the centres of the Ebola outbreak in…
A court in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, has convicted a young man who swore allegiance to the Islamic State for spreading jihadist propaganda online, including creating Hungarian subtitles for the content.
This article examines how Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, as Islamic states, have adhered to Islamic principles of efficiency, equity, and social justice. It provides an analytical perspective on their governance.
The Rostov Military Court has delivered two sentences against individuals from Daghestan on terrorism charges, including a woman accused of transferring money to the Islamic State.
Australian authorities have charged a woman who recently returned from Syria with joining the Islamic State, following the return of several groups of women and children from Syrian camps in recent months.
A second group of 19 Australian women and children, who had been linked to the Islamic State group, have been repatriated from Syria and have landed in Australia. Their return has sparked controversy and potential legal action.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of preparing an attack for the Islamic State. Authorities believe he was actively planning an act of terrorism.
US-led airstrikes in Nigeria have reportedly weakened the Islamic State terror group, indicating an expanding US military role in the region, though analysts warn of limited long-term impact.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with an intensifying Ebola outbreak, characterized by a rare and rapidly spreading strain, a lack of medical supplies, and a rising number of suspected cases and deaths. International health organizations are concerned about the outbreak's growth and its impact, particularly on children.
The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly missed its first-quarter tax revenue target by a significant N2.2 trillion. This shortfall highlights challenges in the nation's fiscal performance for the period.
A joint military operation between the United States and Nigeria, involving coordinated airstrikes, has resulted in the death of a senior ISIS leader and over 20 militants in Nigeria. AFRICOM released video footage confirming the strikes against the Islamic State group fighters.
US President Trump announced the death of the second-in-command of the Islamic State group.
A three-story building collapsed in Abuja, Nigeria, killing five people and hospitalizing eleven others. Rescue operations are ongoing, with at least ten individuals pulled from the rubble, including one survivor after nine hours.
The United States and Nigeria have announced the killing of a high-ranking Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint military operation. Both nations confirmed the successful strike, which has prompted discussions on its strategic implications and the broader anti-terror strategy.
Turkey has conducted nationwide raids, resulting in the detention of over 300 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State group.
Two Australian women, Kawsar Ahmad and Zeinab Ahmad, have appeared in a Melbourne court accused of slavery offenses committed in Islamic State territory in Syria. Neither woman applied for bail during the brief hearing.
Reports that Islamic State-linked rebels kill 36 people in DR Congo africanews.com
Several Australian women with alleged links to ISIS have been arrested upon their return to Australia from Syria. They face charges including slavery offences after being repatriated.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet in a case involving a conspiracy to use ricin, a potent biological toxin, to carry out an agenda for the Islamic State.
While some Albanian women returning from Islamic State camps in Syria are welcomed by families, officials warn that the broader repatriation and reintegration process, especially for those with radical beliefs, will be difficult.
Islamic State-linked insurgents have reportedly left a town in Mali as the army attempts to reassert control over the area.
Islamic State militants launched an attack on a village in northeast Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 people. The assault highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.
At least 29 people were killed in a coordinated attack in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa State, for which the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility. The assault reportedly targeted Christians and involved the burning of a church.
German authorities have acquired detailed membership lists from the Islamic State terror group, revealing that some suspected terrorists may still be residing in Germany.
Nigeria is grappling with a range of issues, including charges related to an alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu, ongoing political maneuvering for future elections, and efforts to address economic challenges and security incidents.
Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for recent deadly attacks on security forces in Nigeria and Niger, releasing a propaganda video to publicize their actions.
French cement company Lafarge has been convicted of paying protection money to Islamic State terrorists. Its former CEO, Bruno Lafont, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement.
Three Frenchmen, who were taken to Syria as children by their jihadist parents and forced to work for the Islamic State group, are now jailed in Iraq and seeking repatriation to France, according to their lawyer.
More than 20 citizens from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who joined various militant groups including the Islamic State in Syria since 2012, are now reportedly held in Kurdish and other prisons following ISIS's defeat.
Under the law passed by Israel's parliament late on Monday, Palestinians convicted by military courts of carrying out deadly attacks classified as "acts of terrorism" will face the death penalty. The post Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law appeared first on Vanguard News.
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Eindhoven, Netherlands, as part of a terrorism investigation into possible links with the Islamic State group.
Three Islamic State suspects have been arrested in a joint security operation between Morocco and Spain, with initial investigations indicating their involvement in financing and providing logistical support to ISIS fighters in the Sahel and Somalia.
Leaders of the United Arab Emirates have received Eid Al-Fitr greetings from various heads of Arab and Islamic states, marking the end of Ramadan.
The militants, suspected members of Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa Province, were supported by multiple armed drones when they attacked the base in Mallam Fatori in the State of Borno
A narrow majority in the Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favor of a PVV motion to ban the Muslim Brotherhood and 'affiliated organizations' in the Netherlands, citing fears of infiltration and the formation of an Islamic state.
A French court has commenced a landmark trial examining the Islamic State (IS) group’s campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in northern Iraq, marking the first time France has prosecuted a suspect for genocide linked to these attacks.
A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.
Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Islamic State group suspects recently brought from Syria.
The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University as an act of terrorism, identifying the shooter as a convicted ISIS supporter who was subdued by students. One person was killed and two others were injured in the incident.
Islamist militants reportedly linked to an Islamic State affiliate have attacked a village in Nigeria, resulting in dozens of people being killed or abducted, though the exact numbers remain unclear.
Syria has announced a significant blow against the Islamic State, reporting the detention of an influential commander of the organization near Manbij. Damascus states the operation deals a severe blow to the group's leadership.
Sources indicate that Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar played a key role in the release of a US hostage who had been held by the Islamic State. This development highlights his influence in regional security matters.
Militants linked to the Islamic State attacked Banana École village in Congo, killing at least 13 people and burning homes. Residents are fleeing to an area already affected by Ebola.
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully identified senior leaders and key operatives of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/ISIS network operating in the Lake Chad Basin following recent offensives.
German authorities were reportedly aware of the assailant's extremist ties, as he had been imprisoned for attempting to join the Islamic State and was released weeks before attacking a gay Pride event in Berlin.
The Islamic State terror group is reportedly relying on the failure of Syria, with the suspected Berlin attacker allegedly planning to join ISIS in Syria in 2025. The group continues to operate in Syria and Iraq, raising questions about its current strength.
German media reports that the suspect in the deadly attack near Berlin's Pride parade had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in a video.
A senior finance chief of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and his sons have surrendered to the Nigerian army in Borno State. This surrender marks a significant development in the fight against the insurgent group.
Four recent attacks against Armed Forces of the Philippines units in Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur are believed to be retaliatory actions by Islamic State-inspired militants.
The Hope League project brings together Kurdish, Arab, and Christian minors, including children of former Islamic State members, to rebuild coexistence after years of conflict
The withdrawal of US troops from Nigeria after the killing of an Islamic State leader may be less about leaving Africa than redefining how Washington fights terrorism on the continent.
A man and a woman, identified as members of the Islamic State, have been convicted for enslaving two Yazidi girls.
Troops of the 19 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), successfully repelled an attempted infiltration by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters into Cross Kauwa. A camcorder linked to foreign operatives was recovered during the engagement.
Syrian authorities have arrested individuals linked to ISIS, accusing them of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, an event that also saw France return 23 Syrian treasures.
Six fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and their families have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno, marking a success in ongoing military operations against terrorism in the North-East.
President Trump traveled to Mount Rushmore to deliver a speech as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary. The event was part of nationwide celebrations marking the milestone.
The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers missing, labeling them as 'absconders' or 'deserters,' following an overnight attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents on their base on June 5.
Four men are on trial in Réunion for their alleged membership in several jihadist groups, including the Islamic State (EI) and Jabhat al-Nosra. Only one accused is present in court, as the other three are presumed dead.
Several top leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and 76 foot soldiers, along with their families, have surrendered to Nigerian troops in the North-East region, attributed to sustained military pressure.
The US military announced that Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, a leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, was killed in an airstrike last week in northwestern Syria.
The US Central Command (Centcom) announced that an airstrike ordered by Washington on June 19 killed Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, identified as one of the leaders of the Islamic State.
Nigerian troops have successfully rescued 47 individuals who were held captive by ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) in an enclave in Borno State. The captives were freed from a village in the region.
Five individuals have been charged with terrorism offenses linked to the Islamic State. Two of them are in custody or under house arrest, while three are already serving prison sentences for terrorism.
Europol announced that seven members of an international network involved in financing the Islamic State terrorist organization have been sentenced to prison terms of five to 15 years in Belgium, along with significant fines.
A Dutch court in The Hague has sentenced a woman to seven years in prison for recruiting her son to become a child soldier for the Islamic State.
A Yazidi woman has given testimony in an Australian court, recounting her experience of being enslaved and raped by Islamic State members in a home in Syria.
Qatar and seven other countries have urged an end to Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that repeated violations threaten regional stability and peace efforts.
An Australian woman accused of joining the Islamic State group has reportedly renounced jihad, according to her lawyer.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for its first attacks in North-west Nigeria, publishing the claims in its weekly propaganda magazine, Al-Naba.
An Australian woman has been charged with terrorism offenses, including joining Islamic State, months after returning from a Syrian refugee camp. She is accused of being linked to the terrorist organization.
Violence perpetrated by Islamic State movements in Africa is on the rise, with cheap drones identified as a contributing factor to their increased capabilities.
Planes carrying 19 Australians reportedly linked to the Islamic State group have landed in Melbourne and Sydney.
Arab and Islamic nations have issued a joint condemnation of an Israeli minister regarding alleged harassment of a Gaza flotilla, demanding accountability for the incident.
Attacks linked to the Islamic State in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, have resulted in 26 deaths over the past two weeks. The violence has also forced more than 13,000 people to abandon their homes, according to a report.
Italian authorities have arrested a 15-year-old in Florence for a second time, accusing him of communicating with Islamic State members and being "ready to strike."
The All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its primary elections in multiple Nigerian states, determining candidates for various offices. While some winners were declared, the primaries faced significant challenges, including rejections of results by aspirants and protests over alleged irregularities.
Former US President Donald Trump announced the death of the second-in-command of the Islamic State group, reportedly in Nigeria.
Al-Minuki, a senior Islamic State leader who was under US sanctions as a "specially designated global terrorist," has died in Nigeria.
Nigerian political parties, including the APC, conducted primaries and announced candidates for upcoming elections, with some members winning tickets while others faced disqualification or defection. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also received a presidential candidate.
Former US President Donald Trump has announced that a leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group in Africa has been eliminated.
Turkish authorities have reportedly arrested hundreds of individuals suspected of having connections to the Islamic State (ISIS) group.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a prominent Shi'ite cleric in Damascus, an event that has reportedly disrupted the city's calm.
Communities are experiencing stress and worry following the return of a cohort linked to the Islamic State from Syria, as people battle with traumatic memories and uneasy feelings.
A court in The Hague has ordered the release of three suspects accused of spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok, imposing a social media ban as a condition of their release.
Amnesty International has accused ADF fighters, who are linked to the Islamic State, of committing war crimes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The human rights organization highlighted grave violations in the conflict-ridden region.
Two individuals have been charged with terrorism following an arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje, North Macedonia. Authorities have linked the incident, which targeted the Jewish community building, to radicals from the Islamic State group.
Syria has stated that Australia will not repatriate families from a camp housing individuals with alleged ties to Islamic State militants.
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack that occurred on a football pitch in an Adamawa community in Nigeria. The assault reportedly resulted in the deaths of dozens of people.
A court in Bengaluru sentenced Mohammed Shariq to 10 years for the 2022 Mangaluru cooker bomb blast, linking him to an Islamic State-inspired module.
German investigators are employing a new method, utilizing secret documents from within the Islamic State militia, to identify and pursue suspected former IS terrorists in Germany, with more arrests e
Samih Taha, a survivor of the 2014 Islamic State massacre in his Yazidi village in northern Iraq, shares his harrowing story as a refugee in France, including his efforts to rescue his mother and sisters from captivity.
Joint forces from Uganda and Congo successfully conducted an operation to liberate approximately 200 individuals who had been held captive by militants affiliated with the Islamic State.
Several US teenagers have rejected charges brought against them in connection with an alleged Islamic State-linked bomb plot targeting New York City. The youths maintain their innocence against the accusations.
More than 380 suspected members of extremist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP, who aim to establish an Islamic state in Nigeria, have been convicted in the country.
The Islamic State group has reportedly made Somalia its new front line in Africa, settling largely undisturbed in a mountainous area of nearly 5,000 square kilometers in the Puntland region after their defeats in Iraq and Syria.
Militants allied with Islamic State have burned down houses and killed at least 43 civilians with machetes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A Swiss court has ruled that the government in Bern must re-examine repatriation requests from members of the Islamic State, potentially paving the way for their return.
The UK has imposed sanctions on two Iraqi nationals, one of whom served as a financial officer for the Islamic State, for their involvement in funding the terrorist organization.
Belgium is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the March 22, 2016, Brussels attacks, which were carried out by Islamic State suicide bombers and killed 32 people, injuring 340. Many victims continue to struggle with the aftermath years later.
A French jihadist received a life sentence for his involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, marking the first such case in France.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a coordinated night attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Mallam Fatori, killing more than 60 insurgents, including key…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several terrorists during coordinated attacks launched by suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province…
Puntland forces, supported by the US, are fighting the Islamic State in the mountains of Somalia, aiming to dislodge the group from its last stronghold which serves as a global hub for IS operations.
French prosecutors state that two brothers have been detained after a loaded gun, hydrochloric acid, and an Islamic State flag were discovered in their car, indicating a potential 'lethal and antisemitic' plot.
When US Secretary of Defence James Mattis addressed the intensification of US combat operations against the Islamic State group in 2017, he assured the American public of his commitment to “get the strategy right” while maintaining “the rules of engagement” to “protect the innocent.” Mattis’ professional tone was a stark contrast to [current US] Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks following the first days of the joint US-Israeli combat operations in Iran. On March 2, 2026, after bragging about t...