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'Let us have our peace': Fearing disruption at Ground Zero, 9/11 families ask Mamdani to stay away

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:50:00 GMT

US AFFAIRS: Families of 9/11 victims are urging New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, saying his presence could disrupt their day of mourning.

Do not refer to 9/11 as 'terror attacks,' leaked Canadian broadcaster memo instructs reporters

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:07 GMT

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, CBC journalists were reportedly told to avoid describing the attacks as “terrorist attacks,” drawing criticism in Canada.

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed ordered to stand trial at Guantanamo in 2028

BY REUTERS — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:52:05 GMT

Schrama rejected the prosecutors' proposal to open the trial in January 2027, saying that would leave too little time for the "resolution of pretrial evidentiary and compliance motions."

'Unprecedented' cyberattack on UK power plant caused by hackers linked to Iranian regime - report

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:14:48 GMT

The attack occured during the reported Iranian cyberattack that targeted over 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota and several other states in the US, according to the Telegraph.

ISIS-linked female suspect arrested in plot to blow up New York State Capitol

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:54:40 GMT

Bowie was arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), ISIS.

Taliban celebrate ‘victory day’ five years after seizing power in Afghanistan

BY REUTERS — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:54:34 GMT

Five years after seizing power, the Taliban are projecting control in Afghanistan while rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crises and sweeping restrictions on women.

Libyan commander Haftar helped secure release of US hostage in Sahel

BY REUTERS — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:23:31 GMT

Reuters reported last year that Rideout was seized by three unidentified men on his way to the airport in Niamey and taken to the western Tillaberi region of Niger.

From Beirut to October 7, American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice that may never come

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:07:04 GMT

TERROR AFFAIRS: As American victims of Iranian terrorism await justice, families fear spending decades seeking financial compensation that may never arrive.

Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

BY REUTERS — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:46:43 GMT

The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.

Secretive US court meant to deport alleged terrorists hears first case

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:31:34 GMT

A hearing in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court was centered on a 47-year-old woman accused of supporting Islamic State and helping conceal a failed Election Day 2024 mass shooting plot.

US health agency gave $80 million to groups with terror ties, finds Middle East Forum

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:39 GMT

The audit identifies 14 organizations that allegedly received federal health funding while raising questions about oversight and accountability.

Half of terrorist attacks in Europe last year were Islamist, EU report confirms

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:01:32 GMT

The majority of terror attacks in the EU last year were jihadist in nature, while five were labeled right-wing terrorism, and 12 were connected to left-wing or anarchist terrorism.

UK police arrest 12 over far Right terror threat to Islamic event

BY REUTERS — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:59:26 GMT

British police arrested 12 people over a suspected far-right terrorism threat targeting an Islamic event attended by about 15,000 people.

Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel

BY REUTERS — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:13:23 GMT

Morocco’s counterterrorism agency said it arrested 10 suspects loyal to Islamic State’s Sahel branch and seized weapons, chemicals, and bomb making equipment.

Inside the minds of extremists: Counterterror experts warn antisemitism driving wave of radicalism

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:25:46 GMT

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Hamas’s October 7 attacks have drawn more young people into a complex conflict environment without the information or analytical tools needed to understand it fully.

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists claim attack on Niger airport that killed 13

BY REUTERS — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:54:20 GMT

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, a group affiliated with al-Qaeda, claimed the attack on a Niger airport that killed 11 security force members and two civilians.

San Diego man charged with funneling 'charitable donations' to Hamas terrorists

BY YOAV ETIEL — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:59 GMT

The accused has been a long-time public supporter of the terrorist organization, and is alleged to have funneled $600,00 through Hamas charities and cryptocurrency transfers directly to its members.

Hamas operatives planned European terror attack for 2nd anniversary of Oct 7

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:04:49 GMT

Hamas operatives planned a European terror attack around the Oct. 7 anniversary, German prosecutors said, with arrests made across multiple countries in recent months.

New Jersey man charged for attempting to aid ISIS, planned US attack on synagogues

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:03:17 GMT

Mohamed Sagha, 22, faces charges for aiding ISIS and planning potential attacks on US synagogues and military sites, according to the DOJ and FBI.

Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison

BY REUTERS — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:08:15 GMT

Beran A, whose last name has not been made public in accordance with Austrian privacy rules, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the US pop star.

Swiss police say knife attack at train station was act of terrorism after three wounded

BY REUTERS — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:58 GMT

The suspected perpetrator, a 31-year-old Swiss national, was arrested. The three victims of the attack were receiving hospital care, according to local police.

Verdict expected as trial over foiled Taylor Swift concert terror attack in Vienna begins final day

BY REUTERS — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:34:50 GMT

Beran A, who is Austrian, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the planned attack, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Australian woman charged with joining Islamic State after returning from Syrian refugee camp

BY REUTERS — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:16:03 GMT

The 34-year-old traveled to Syria between 2013 and 2014 with others, including a man, to allegedly join the Islamic State, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement.

Germany supported Hamas-linked organization for years without tracking funds, audit finds

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:55:37 GMT

The audit concerns state funding for the organization Islamic Relief, which is purported to have ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp - report

BY REUTERS — Fri, 22 May 2026 05:41:12 GMT

The Australian government has previously ruled out providing direct assistance for the return of Australian families linked to ISIS.

UK charity regulator allowing Islamist, Iran-backed hate to spread, victims say - report

BY JAMES GENN AND ASHER SMITH — Thu, 21 May 2026 02:20:53 GMT

Survivors of Islamist terror attacks accused Britain’s charity watchdog of moving too slowly against organizations alleged to platform extremists and Iranian-linked propaganda.

Gaza flotilla leader linked to Hamas, PFLP leaders sanctioned by US Treasury

BY MICHAEL STARR — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:32:57 GMT

The former activist has gained prominence as a leader of the Gaza flotilla movement with the GSF. He participated in the recent flotilla, only to be intercepted by the Israeli Navy on April 29.

Terrorists 'will be brought to justice,' San Diego mayor warns after deadly mosque shooting

BY MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:10:29 GMT

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said local law enforcement and the FBI were investigating the attack on the largest mosque in San Diego County as a hate crime.

Spanish police arrest 18-year-old ISIS-linked terrorist, seize propaganda materials

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Mon, 18 May 2026 04:40:14 GMT

According to their investigation, police discovered that the suspect, a young Spanish convert to Islam, had adopted the extremist dogmas of ISIS.

Michigan man receives 20-year sentence for providing material support to ISIS

BY SHOSHANA BAKER — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:24:25 GMT

Aws Mohammed Naser, convicted of attempting to support ISIS and creating bomb-making materials, is sentenced to 20 years in prison.