Islamic State
US considering complete withdrawal of troops from Syria - WSJ
Around 1,000 US troops are stationed in Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported, and are mainly co-stationed with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) troops.
US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says
Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre
Eight Nigerian soldiers killed, up to 50 wounded, in Boko Haram attack
Islamic State resurgence concerns US-coalition forces in Iraq, Syria - report
IS is acquiring forces in the North Arabian Desert, and is training recruits to become suicide bombers, to attack allied troops.
Ugandan court remands man accused of supporting rebels linked to Islamic State
A Ugandan man was charged with terrorism-related offenses for supporting the ADF, an IS-linked rebel group, by recruiting fighters and providing material support.
Fear's defeat: Militant Islam and the challenges of deterrence - opinion
Today, deterrence fails miserably in the Middle East. It is ill-equipped for mitigating threats posed by militant Islamists who feature a potent ideological component.
ISIS-planned attack on Real Madrid players and fans thwarted - report
The attack was thwarted in a joint operation between Interpol, the US FBI, the Spanish Civil Guard.
Man who opened fire on American Embassy in Lebanon captured by authorities
Lebanese media have said that the attacker wore a black vest painted with the letters “I” and “S” written in Arabic, indicating possible Islamic State affiliation.
Russian spy chief says Ukraine was directly involved in Moscow concert hall attack
Bortnikov, FSB chief, did not provide evidence to underpin his assertion.
Blast in north Afghanistan kills three Taliban security personnel
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack in the provincial capital Faizabad, the group's Telegram channel said on Wednesday.
'Craving for mayhem and murder': Idaho teen arrested by the FBI for providing support to ISIS
A federal complaint charges Mercurio with attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
ISIS has implemented their rule of terror: A report from the Al-Hawl camp in Syria
Little is written today about Sunni Islamist and jihadi organizations in the Middle East, as the contest between Shia Iran with its proxies and Israel is the central strategic process in the region.
ISIS calls for Ramadan massacre of Christians and Jews by 'lone wolves'
Al-Ansari proceeded to reach out to “lone wolves” on Telegram, urging them to “target Christians and Jewish people, especially in the US, Europe, and Israel during the holy month of Ramadan.”