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Nigeria: Terrorist Attacks Declining, Security Forces Gaining Ground - Defence Minister
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), asserts significant improvements in the country's security situation, with terrorist attacks declining and security forces gaining ground against various criminal groups.
Kallas calls the failed drone attack in Leipzig 'state-sponsored terrorism'
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport as 'state-sponsored terrorism.' EU leaders are considering new sanctions against Russia.
Three biological brothers killed in a terrorist incident in Dukki when an IED detonated in a pond or ravine. Another individual sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital.
Four soldiers injured in repelled terror attack on Borno military base
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a terror attack on a military base in Kukawa, Borno State, resulting in four soldiers injured and 26 terrorists killed during coordinated ground and air operations.
9/11: Trial for alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed set for June 2028
A US military judge has scheduled a trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants, accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, for June 5, 2028, at Guantanamo Bay.
Nigeria: President Tinubu orders rescue operation after attacks in Niger State
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a coordinated rescue operation following "barbaric" attacks in Niger State that resulted in dozens killed and abducted, with assailants releasing a video of captives.
Egypt welcomed the US's decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, which will contribute to achieving stability in Syria and enhancing economic recovery and reconstruction.
A man accused of terrorizing at least a half dozen people while wearing a Chucky-style mask near Philadelphia City Hall was arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said Tuesday.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun, a dual US-Canadian citizen, claimed that he had been warned by both the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of a “new credible threat” to his life.
Iraq's top judge, Faiq Zaidan, has condemned US economic terrorism against Iran, emphasizing Iraq's gratitude for Iran's support in the fight against terrorism. Zaidan also stressed the importance of expanding judicial cooperation between the two nations.
NFIU uncovers how terrorist financiers use women’s bank accounts, crowdfunding in operations
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has revealed new tactics by terrorist financiers, including the secret use of bank accounts opened in women's names and crowdfunding. These illicit funds are consolidated, then fragmented and transferred internationally to a…
A morning news recap highlights that terrorists are exploiting crowdfunding and deceased persons' accounts for funding, while 2027 presidential contenders clash over insecurity and fuel subsidy.
The trial of Libyan man Abu Agila Mohammad Kheir Al-Marimi, accused in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has been postponed for a third time due to newly discovered evidence.
The US State Department removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a move first announced earlier this year pending a review by Congress.
Nigeria: Niger Mosque Abduction - We're Yet to Ascertain Number of Victims - State Govt
Four days after scores of worshippers were abducted from a Central Mosque in Niger State, the state government admits it is yet to ascertain the exact number of victims.
Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu
The Niger State government has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue worshippers abducted from Kpenya Mosque in Borgu Local Government Area during Friday prayers.
Two years after the Islamist terrorist attack in Solingen, the city is still grappling with the aftermath. The attack, which killed three people and injured many, has left a lasting impact on the community. The people of Solingen are still trying to come to terms with the…
Islamist militants attacked a village in Nigeria, killing and kidnapping dozens of people. The attackers, from the Lakuwara group, were armed with machetes, knives, and guns. The group is believed to be an offshoot of the Islamic State.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that hostile countries were behind terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized the importance of resolving problems in Balochistan through dialogue and fair distribution of resources.
The annual International Day for the Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism highlights the need for healing and support for survivors. Nigeria has been severely impacted by terrorism since 2009, with significant loss of life and displacement.
US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offence after she told an FBI informant she 'wanted to destroy' the New York State Capitol buildings.
A New York woman, Jessica Bowie, is accused of plotting a major attack on the New York State Capitol building using explosives. The FBI thwarted the potential terrorist attack and arrested Bowie, who faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called upon all relevant institutions to raise their voices against terrorism, subversion, and all negative tendencies, while upholding universal human values and the rule of international law. He emphasized that Pakistan has suffere…
President Asif Ali Zardari has called for a coordinated, survivor-centred system of support for victims of terrorism, stressing that assistance to affected families was a matter of justice, human dignity and national responsibility rather than charity.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is deepening collaboration with Nigeria's NSCDC Mining Marshals to combat illegal mining and its growing links to organized crime and terrorism across Nigeria and the Sahel region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein held a phone conversation to exchange views on the latest regional developments and border security issues.
India's interior minister, Amit Shah, announced that the country's security agencies had arrested over 200 people linked to Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, in a major crackdown on a terrorist plot ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations. The agencies also seiz…
Thousands of techno fans gathered in Berlin's Tiergarten for the 'Rave The Planet' parade, a demonstration against terror anxiety. The event, which took place near the site of a recent terrorist attack, featured a mix of music, dance, and activism, with participants calli…
A Swedish police investigation has revealed a network of teenagers hired to commit murder in Europe, with ties to Iran. The network, known as Fox Trot, has been linked to at least 35 murders and several failed attacks on Israeli targets.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists, numbering over 300, reportedly killed four soldiers during an attack on Kebbe town in Sokoto State, Nigeria, engaging security forces and targeting civilian infrastructure.