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UN-Designated Terrorist Masood Azhar Issues Threat of Thousands of Suicide Bombers Targeting India Soon
An audio recording attributed to Masood Azhar, leader of the designated terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), has been released online, causing outrage and concern. The content of the recording incl...
US Announces Large-Scale Strikes Against IS in Syria
The United States has launched extensive military operations targeting terrorist groups associated with ISIS in Syria. This action follows ongoing efforts to combat extremist organizations within the ...
US Announces 'Large Scale' Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has declared that they undertook significant military strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets within Syria. The operation aims at weakening the terrorist organization's capabili...
Pakistan has deadliest year in decade as Taliban ties worsen
According to recent reports, Pakistan has witnessed the highest number of fatalities from insurgent attacks with 3,967 deaths recorded across the country in the past year. This marks an unfortunate re...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Putin Residence Attack Claim
A Russian official has issued a threatening statement towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following reports of an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The incide...
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin's Residence
Russian state media reported that Ukrainian forces allegedly launched an attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence outside Moscow. No confirmation of this claim from authoritative indepen...
Australia says Bondi review to check if terror attack could have been averted
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an independent review into law enforcement agencies following the Bondi shooting. The aim is to determine whether additional measures could have pr...
Trump Orders Lethal Strikes Against ISIS Members in Nigeria
President Trump has authorized lethal military action against ISIS militants operating in Nigeria. The move comes following a series of attacks and kidnappings attributed to the terror group in recent...
Defence Review 2025: Operation Sindoor Showcases India's Military Resolve, Precision And Self-Reliance
India's Defence Review for 2025 highlights Operation Sindoor as an example of the country's military strength, precision, and self-reliance. The operation commenced on May 7, 2025, in response to a te...
Kyiv tries to retaliate with terrorism for successes of Russian Armed Forces
According to reports from Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Kyiv is attempting to counteract the military successes of the Russian Armed Forces by instigating acts of terror. The MFA suggest...
Report Suggests Pakistan State Machinery Actively Normalising JeM and LeT Operations Under Guise of Political Activity
A report based on dossiers and open-source material indicates that the Pakistani state is allegedly facilitating the operations of terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Th...
Pahalgam terror attack mastermind Kasuri boasts of Pakistan Army ties, issues threats to India
Saifullah Kasuri, Deputy Chief of the terrorist organization led by Hafiz Saeed, has boasted about connections to the Pakistani military. This revelation underscores the alleged deep ties between outl...
US Launches Multiple Strikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
The United States has conducted multiple strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets within Syria. The operations were part of the ongoing efforts by the US-led coalition to combat ...
U.S. Announces Large-Scale Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has conducted large-scale air strikes against ISIS targets in Syria, according to recent updates from Washington. The military operation aims to degrade and ultimately defeat the ter...
US military carries out multiple strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State
The US military conducted several airstrikes in Syria aimed at Islamic State targets. No further details on casualties or specific locations were provided....
Berlin mayor denounces attack on city’s power grid as ‘terrorism’
Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, has labeled an attack on the city’s power supply infrastructure as terrorism. He stated that this incident was beyond mere arson or sabotage and posed a significant threat ...
Car bomb wounds Ukrainian serviceman in Kyiv residential courtyard – classified as terrorist attack
A car bomb exploded in Kyiv's Obolon district when the trunk of a vehicle was opened, resulting in injuries to a Ukrainian serviceman. The incident has been classified by authorities as an act of terr...
FBI says it disrupted potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on Friday that they had thwarted a plot aimed at attacking a North Carolina supermarket and fast-food establishment during the New Year’s Eve celebrations...
'How India Exercises Right To Defend Itself Is Up To India,' Says EAM Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India has an unequivocal right to defend itself against terrorism and stressed that the way this right is exercised is a matter for India alo...
Pahalgam Terror Kingpin Confesses: India Destroyed Camps In Operation Sindoor; Makes Empty Threats
India has conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terrorism, which top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) official Saifullah Kasuri admits resulted in the destruction of terrorist camps. Kasuri is the d...
India's Arch Enemy Pakistan Had The Deadliest Year In A Decade
According to Bloomberg reporting, Pakistan saw its highest number of deaths due to insurgent violence since 2015 in 2025, with a total of 3,967 casualties. The reported surge includes over 1,000 viole...
Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed wanted to protect ‘innocent people’
Ahmed al Ahmed, who intervened during an attack at Bondi Beach, stated his intention was to protect innocent people. The incident involved Sajid and Naveed Akram who are accused of targeting a Hanukka...
Why We Should Worry About West Africa
The article discusses potential security concerns in West Africa, highlighting issues such as political instability, conflict, terrorism, and the impact of climate change on regional stability....
US vows to launch more strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria
The United States has announced its intention to conduct additional airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets within Nigeria. This decision follows the group's activities and threatens regional ...
US Intervention in Nigerian Terrorist Fight Welcomed
The article discusses Nigeria's welcoming stance towards potential US military intervention against insurgent groups within its borders. It highlights the growing challenge of terrorism in the region ...
European Court challenges UK on Shamima Begum citizenship revocation
The European Court of Human Rights has asked the UK government to explain the decision to strip British woman Shamima Begum of her citizenship in 2019 after she left the UK at age 15 to join the Islam...
HK$5 million plan to install anti-terrorism bollards near Hong Kong’s Sogo store
The Hong Kong government plans to install anti-ramming bollards near the Sogo department store in Causeway Bay at a cost of HK$5 million (US$641,025) as a preventive measure against potential terroris...
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
The United States has officially designated the Egyptian, Lebanese, and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as globally recognized terrorist entities, citing their alleged support for Hamas. ...
Army Chief reveals majority of terrorists neutralised in 2025 were of Pakistani origin amid declining local recruitment
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that 65% of the total terrorists eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2025 were of Pakistani origin. This observation comes alongside a decline in ...
Iran Declares Canadian Navy a 'Terrorist Organization'
Iran has officially classified the Canadian military as a terrorist entity, a significant escalation of tensions between the two nations. The move follows ongoing disagreements and diplomatic cooling ...
India–Pakistan Conflict Risk In 2026, Says US Think Tank
A U.S.-based think tank, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), has identified a medium chance of renewed armed conflict between India and Pakistan in the near future. This projection is based on inp...
US and Nigerian Government Join Forces Against ISIS Terrorists to Prevent Regional Expansion
The United States and the government of Nigeria are collaborating to combat the threat posed by ISIS terrorists with the aim of preventing further regional expansion of the group....
US forces launch Christmas strike on ISIS in Nigeria, Trump says
President Donald Trump tweeted that US military strikes against ISIS occurred on Christmas Day in Nigeria. The President expressed his appreciation for the military and implied success in targeting te...
US launches attack against ISIS in Nigeria on order of Trump
The United States has undertaken an airstrike operation targeting Islamic State (ISIS) militants operating within Nigeria. This action was ordered by President Donald Trump as part of ongoing efforts ...
Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting
Following a terror attack that killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach over a week ago, Christmas celebrations were subdued on December 25th as police maintained heightened security along the beachfr...
Is Terrorism Getting Worse?
The article discusses the perception that terrorism has become more lethal and widespread in recent times, citing recent events with high death tolls as evidence....
US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab world
The United States has designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. This action aligns with demands from Arab allies and conservative US group...
US Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
The US conducted military operations against Islamic State (IS) targets in eastern Syria. The Pentagon stated that these strikes were part of long-standing efforts to degrade and defeat IS remnants in...
A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump
President Donald Trump has overseen an increase in U.S. military activities abroad since taking office. This includes numerous strikes and operations aimed at countering threats from terrorist organiz...
Trump orders military offensive in Nigeria, US launches lethal attack against Islamic State
The article reports on two separate military actions: one involves President Trump ordering a military operation in Nigeria; the other is a US-led strike targeting the Islamic State. Details about bot...
The Bondi Attack, the Islamic State, and the Price of Strategic Shortsightedness
The alleged connection between attackers in Bondi and IS-affiliated groups in the Philippines may be weak, but it highlights the need to consider the broader strategic implications of such attacks. Th...
Indian Army Chief Asserts Nations That Stay Prepared Prevail Citing Success of Operation Sindoor Against Terror
On Tuesday, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that India feels satisfied with the security progress made in 2025. He specifically highlighted the success of military operation 'Sindoor'...
Drone Attack in Voronezh Kills One, Wounds Three
A recent drone attack on Voronezh, Russia resulted in one fatality and three injuries. The incident represents another escalation of drone-based attacks which have been increasingly targeting Russian ...
United States Conducts Strikes Against Daech Terror Network in Syria
The United States has conducted military strikes against terrorist targets affiliated with Daech (ISIS) in Syria....
US and Jordanian Air Forces Strike ISIS Positions in Syria
The US and Jordanian air forces conducted strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) positions in Syria, according to recent news updates....
Zakharova Accuses Kiev Sponsors of Terrorist Attack in Kherson Region
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, has accused unspecified sponsors from Ukraine as responsible for a recent terrorist attack that occurred in the Kherson region. The details ...
Bangladesh terror groups HuJI, JMB adopt proxy play to hit India
The Bangladeshi terror groups Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HuJI) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) are now opting to use proxy entities for their activities targeting India. This change might be a ...
Modi concerned over Putin's Residence Attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the recent attempted attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in St Petersburg. The incident highlights increased security ...
J&K Police Conduct Extensive Mock Drills to Counter Terrorist Suicide Attacks in Kathua District
The Jammu and Kashmir police conducted mock drills to counter potential 'fidayeen' (suicide) attacks by terrorists at multiple locations across the Kathua district on Saturday....
Op Sindoor Delivered Calibrated, Decisive Blow To Enemies; Sent Unambiguous Message To World: Government
The Indian government celebrated Operation Sindoor as a successful response to terrorist activities in the country. Carried out on May 7th, this precise military operation involved missile strikes aga...
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