Afghanistan's ambassador to Vienna, Manizha Bakhtari, described the severe oppression of women and girls under the Taliban regime, also accusing them of sheltering 20 to 22 international terror groups.
Australian Minister Tony Burke has warned that artificial intelligence is 'supercharging terror groups' and enabling them to target children more effectively. He noted that AI is fundamentally changing the traditional structure and methods of terrorism.
Niamey airport in Niger was attacked for the second time this year on June 18, resulting in 13 deaths and demonstrating how jihadist groups are adapting their methods to challenge Niger's security forces.
New UK legislation aims to enable tougher action against Iranian terror groups, including the IRGC, by making it illegal to support or receive money from them, with potential jail terms of up to 14 years.
Iran has issued a stern warning that any resumption of US attacks would lead to a war that would spread "far beyond the region." Iranian officials stated that their devastating strikes would crush any aggressors.
Experts warn that Somali terror groups could tighten their chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz by increasing piracy in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The strait, connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, is already vulnerable due to Houthi terrorists.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce new legal powers aimed at banning state-backed terrorist organizations. This initiative seeks to strengthen the UK's ability to counter threats from groups supported by foreign states.
A new US report indicates that 15 major terror groups continue to find safe haven in Pakistan. This finding raises concerns about regional security and counter-terrorism efforts.
For years, Iranian-backed militias and terror groups attacked countries, and Iran carried out attacks directly, but the regime never seemed to face any censure.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed concern over the involvement of school-aged teenagers in terror groups and urged vigilance to protect the nation's peace.
For a region that has been plagued by terror groups ranging from the Mai Taisine riotous sect in the 1980s to Boko Haram insurgents in the 2000s, the emergence of a new Islamist group in the Muslim north of Nigeria has become one too many. Given the name “Lakurawa” by the locals, this new terror […]
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Experts suspect that Hamas, Hezbollah, or ISIS may be behind a secret tunnel allegedly dug under the border from Belarus to Poland, according to a report by The Telegraph.
Nigerian authorities have arrested two foreign jihadists accused of assisting local terror organizations. This development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Nigerian military in combating a persistent insurgency, now complicated by the involvement of foreign fighters.
The US conducted a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes against strategic targets in Iran, hitting an airport, bridges, and a railway station. Concurrently, the Trump administration announced tighter visa regulations for foreign students and journalists.
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi jointly condemned Pakistan-backed terror attacks, including last year's Pahalgam terror attack and Red Fort blasts, and called for action against terror groups like LeT and JeM.
The IDF announced the seizure of more than 240 weapons in the West Bank since early 2026, including arms hidden in civilian sites, and alleged that terror groups are embedded in population centers.
A Trump administration official claimed that the Somali World Cup referee, who was denied US entry, had associations with 'terror groups' or 'terror organisations'.
An editorial criticizes a recent political appointment, arguing it is offensive to Jewish-Canadians due to the former minister's alleged history of tacitly supporting Islamist terror groups.
Mohamed Abdou, a speaker at Virginia Tech, allegedly urged students to disrupt the U.S. defense industry and praised the October 7 attacks, having previously been barred from Columbia for supporting terror groups.
On the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, US lawmakers have called on the Pakistani government to take action against Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
A US Congressional report states that Pakistan serves as a base for numerous armed and terrorist organizations, some active since the 1980s, despite military operations.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, demanding a jury trial concerning its reporting on the company's alleged transactions with networks funding terror groups and its internal investigation into Iranian sanctions.
U.S. and Ecuadorian forces have initiated joint operations targeting suspected narco-terrorists in Ecuador, marking a new partnership to combat drug trafficking.
A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that illegal rare earth mineral mining operations linked to China are fueling terrorist activities in Nigeria, worsening attacks on Christian communities in parts of the country.
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India has launched its first comprehensive anti-terror policy named PRAHAAR. This policy addresses threats from cross-border terrorism, cyber-attacks, and the misuse of drones. It highlights the use of advanced technologies by terror groups for propaganda and funding. PRAHAAR emphasizes coordinated legal, technological, and community-based responses to combat evolving security challenges.
Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested in March for allegedly training anti-India terror groups, has requested an 'American-style diet' in Tihar Jail, citing the local food as 'too spicy, oily' and seeking items like pasta, chicken, fish, and olive oil.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is reviewing its database of journalists killed in Gaza after accusations surfaced that some members have ties to Gazan terror groups. This review aims to address concerns about the accuracy and integrity of their casualty list.
Israeli authorities have seized property tied to Gaza drone smuggling, marking a first-of-its-kind enforcement action aimed at disrupting financial infrastructure and deterring terror groups.
A new report claims that billions of British pounds in foreign aid and COVID relief loans were significantly misappropriated between 2015 and 2021, with millions reportedly diverted to entities like Russia and ISIS.
Ongoing talks between the US and Iran have raised hopes for a potential peace deal, but significant obstacles, particularly the nuclear issue, remain. While some reports suggest a deal is close, Iran has stated it is not imminent, and concerns about potential sabotage from Israel persist.
A Pakistani politician has reportedly revealed alleged connections between the government in Islamabad and various terror groups. The revelation could have significant implications for regional and international relations.
Keir Starmer announced plans for new powers that would allow ministers to designate state-backed organizations, such as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as terror groups.
A court in Paris has found cement maker Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism in Syria, with its former CEO, Bruno Lafont, receiving a six-year prison sentence.
Donald Trump has extended a deadline for a strike threat by 10 days and paused attacks on Iran’s energy sector, giving Iranians ten more days to open the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fall in oil prices. Meanwhile, Israel reportedly assassinated Iranian regime leaders involved in the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
The Justice Department is probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, focusing on money flowing through the crypto platform to a network that backs terror groups, including Yemen’s Houthi militants.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving autocrat known for brutal crackdowns on dissent and backing terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, has died in Tehran.