Islamic State
Trump Condemns Radical Islamic Terrorism at White House Hanukkah Event Following Deadly Sydney Antisemitic Attack
Dec 17, 2025 11:12 am CST
President Donald Trump expressed solidarity with Australia and condemned radical Islamic terrorism during a White House Hanukkah celebration following an IS-inspired attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. The incident has prompted Australian officials to consider strengthening the country's gun laws in what would be the most significant firearms reform since 1996.
Sydney Attackers' Philippines Connection: Tracing ISIS Networks and Extremism in Southeast Asia
Dec 17, 2025 10:56 am CST
This article examines the recent revelation that the Bondi Beach attackers visited Davao City in the Philippines for 28 days before their assault in Sydney. It explores the ongoing ISIS-linked extremism in the southern Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, the legacy of the 2017 Marawi siege, and how terrorist networks continue to operate despite territorial defeats. The piece details active militant groups, online radicalization strategies, and established smuggling routes that facilitate terrorist movement across Southeast Asia.
Sydney Shooter's Previous Investigation for ISIS Links Revealed Following Deadly Bondi Beach Attack
Dec 15, 2025 12:39 pm CST
Australian intelligence services previously investigated 24-year-old Naveed Akram for ISIS links in 2019, years before he allegedly participated with his father in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah festival. Counter-terrorism officials report finding Islamic State flags in the attackers' vehicle, suggesting potential terrorist motivations behind the attack that injured over 40 others.
Former Syrian Security Officer with Extremist Ties Kills Three Americans in Palmyra Attack
Dec 15, 2025 12:40 am CST
A Syrian security forces member scheduled for dismissal due to extremist ideologies killed three Americans in Palmyra. The attack, identified as an ISIS operation, killed two US troops and an interpreter, prompting a significant security response and highlighting ongoing terrorist threats despite IS's territorial defeat. The incident occurred during joint US-Syrian counter-terrorism operations and follows Syria's recent joining of the US-led coalition against IS.
President Trump Vows Strong Retaliation After ISIS Kills Three Americans in Syria Attack
Dec 14, 2025 11:03 am CST
President Donald Trump has promised "serious retaliation" following an ISIS attack in Syria that killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian interpreter. The ambush near Palmyra also wounded three additional service members, with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressing outrage over the incident. This marks the first fatal attack on American forces since Assad's fall from power, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite IS's territorial defeat in 2019.
US and Syrian Soldiers Wounded in Unprecedented Attack on Joint Patrol in Palmyra
Dec 13, 2025 11:09 pm CST
A joint US-Syrian military delegation came under attack in Palmyra, central Syria, resulting in injuries to soldiers from both nations. The incident marks the first such attack since Syria's recent political shift and its formal joining of the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group last month.
Kerala Teenager Allegedly Radicalized: Mother and Stepfather Charged Under UAPA for ISIS Connections
Nov 18, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have filed UAPA charges against a mother and stepfather accused of attempting to radicalize their 16-year-old son to join ISIS. The case emerged after teachers at a religious study center noticed behavioral changes in the teen who had previously visited the couple in the UK, where they allegedly exposed him to extremist ideology. The NIA and Anti-Terror Squad are now investigating multiple aspects of this concerning case.
10 Years Later: France Commemorates the Paris Attacks That Changed a Nation
Nov 13, 2025 11:05 am CST
France marks the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130 people across multiple locations, including the Bataclan concert hall. As survivors continue to cope with trauma, President Macron joins commemorative events while security experts note how the terrorist threat has evolved over the past decade.
Telegram's Dark Side: How a Privacy-Focused App Became a Haven for Terrorist Networks
Nov 11, 2025 06:26 pm CST
Telegram's encrypted messaging platform has evolved beyond a secure communication tool into a controversial hub where terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed coordinate attacks, as evidenced in the recent Delhi car bombing. Despite growing concerns about extremist content, weapons sales, and drug trafficking on its platform, Telegram maintains strict privacy policies that limit cooperation with authorities, creating a complex balance between digital privacy rights and public safety concerns.
FBI Thwarts Islamic State-Inspired Halloween Terror Plot Targeting LGBTQ+ Venues in Detroit Area
Nov 04, 2025 12:48 pm CST
Federal authorities have arrested two men in Detroit charged with terrorism offenses after uncovering a potential Islamic State-inspired attack planned for Halloween. The suspects, who had surveilled LGBTQ+ bars and amassed weapons and ammunition, were under FBI surveillance for weeks before their arrest, preventing what officials described as an imminent terrorist threat.