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foxnews.comNigerian Army Rescues 360 Boko Haram Hostages in Northeast but Two Infants Die in Captivity
Troops rescued 360 captives, including children, from Boko Haram in southern Borno on Sunday. Two infants died during captivity from exhaustion on the mountainous terrain.
nypost.comThree US Citizens Charged With Sending Over $2000 to ISIS for Drones and RPGs
Federal authorities arrested Bisaam Ghafor of Leawood, Kansas, Elias Shamsaldeen of Porterville, California, and Bereen Dzayee of Lakeside, California, on charges of conspiring to provide material support to ISIS. The case shows federal agencies continue to disrupt domestic plots…
japantimes.co.jpU.S. Defense Official Links Nigeria Operations to Protection of Christians
A U.S. defense official stated that military actions against an ISIS-linked commander in Nigeria followed a directive to protect Christians targeted by the group. The comments came during a White House press conference on Wednesday.
news.sky.comSenator Ted Cruz Calls for U.S. Recognition of Somaliland
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz stated that formal recognition of Somaliland would strengthen American security interests in the Horn of Africa. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, made the remarks in an interview with Fox News Digital.
The GuardianU.S. Military Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific Kills One
A U.S. military strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed one man and left two survivors on Tuesday. The attack is the latest in a series that has killed at least 194 people since September.
nationalpost.comResearch Finds Over 550 Pro-Hamas Songs on SoundCloud
A Foundation for Defense of Democracies study identified more than 550 pro-Hamas tracks using coded titles on the audio platform. The report links online extremist content to several past U.S. attacks and calls for stronger moderation.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Woman With ISIS Ties Barred From Return
An Australian woman linked to ISIS has been prevented from re-entering the country after authorities issued a temporary exclusion notice. The measure blocks her travel to Australia for a set period.
justsecurity.orgU.S. Releases 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy and Conducts Strike on ISIS Leader
The White House issued a new counterterrorism strategy in 2026 that addresses jihadist groups, cartels, and domestic threats. Days later, U.S. forces killed an ISIS deputy commander in a joint operation with Nigeria.
japantimes.co.jpCounterterrorism Experts Describe Erosion of Post-9/11 Security Measures
National security specialists told the House Intelligence Committee that expertise and legal authorities developed after the 2001 attacks have declined. Witnesses cited reduced training periods and temporary status for key surveillance provisions.
Defense NewsU.S. Forces Conduct Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria
U.S. forces carried out operations against ISIS targets in Nigeria with local government coordination. A U.S. Africa Command leader testified about reduced regional capabilities and ongoing threats.
France 24U.S. and Nigeria Conduct Air Strikes on Islamic State Targets
The United States and Nigeria carried out air strikes against Islamic State group targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday. The strikes followed the reported killing of an IS leader in a joint operation two days earlier.
Fox NewsU.S. Strike Kills ISIS West Africa Commander in Northeastern Nigeria
A U.S. precision strike killed ISIS West Africa commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki on May 16 in northeastern Nigeria. The operation relied on human intelligence and disrupted operations in the Lake Chad region. The group's overall leader remains at large.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS and Nigerian Forces Kill Senior Islamic State Figure in Northeast Nigeria
President Donald Trump announced on May 16, 2026, that Abubakar Mainok, also known as Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki or Abu Bilal al-Minouki, was killed in a joint operation. Mainok, specially designated a global terrorist in 2023, was described as one of the most active ISIS operatives. T…
thesouthafrican.comPresident Trump Announces U.S. Nigerian Operation Killed Islamic State Leader
President Trump said U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the Islamic State's second-in-command globally, in an operation on the Lake Chad Basin. The Nigerian president's office confirmed the elimination of al-Minuki and several of his lieutenants. Al…
France 24US and Nigerian Forces Kill Senior Islamic State Leader in Joint Operation
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, described as the second-in-command of the Islamic State group globally, in a strike on his compound in Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the operation, whi…
The BbcU.S. and Nigerian Forces Kill ISIS Leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Lake Chad Basin
President Donald Trump announced late Friday that American and Nigerian troops eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS's global second-in-command, in a meticulously planned operation. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the strike on al-Minuki's compound, which als…
jpost.comIraqi National Charged with Directing Attacks on U.S. Citizens for Kata’ib Hizballah
Federal authorities arrested Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a senior Kata’ib Hizballah member, on charges of providing material support to the Iranian-backed terrorist group and directing attacks against U.S. citizens and interests. The case triggers mandatory terrorism sen…
jpost.comIDF Kills One Attacker in West Bank Rock-Throwing Incident
The IDF said troops killed one of three individuals throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles near the West Bank village of Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya on Friday. A second person was injured during the incident on Route 60. Israeli forces launched a search operation in the Madama area for th…
foxnews.comTren de Aragua Leader Extradited to Houston on Terrorism and Drug Charges
A 24-year-old Venezuelan national named in a Homeland Security Task Force investigation arrived in Houston federal court to face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and international drug distribution. The extradition triggers an initial appe…
jns.orgDominican Republic Designates Hezbollah and IRGC as Terrorist Organizations
The Dominican Republic's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced the designation of Hezbollah and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organizations. The move was made under the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism and United Nations Security Council resolution…
nbcnews.comCIA Conducts Deadly Operations Against Cartel Members in Mexico
CIA operatives have participated directly in lethal attacks on several mid-level cartel members in Mexico since last year as part of an expanded campaign. One such operation in March killed Francisco Beltran, known as “El Payin,” a mid-level Sinaloa Cartel figure, when an explosi…
Atlantic CouncilUS Africa Command Holds Joint Training Exercise in Libya
US Africa Command conducted Flintlock 2026 in Sirte, Libya, bringing together Libyan forces from rival factions for the first time. The exercise focused on hostage rescue and counterterrorism operations. The Atlantic Council reported the event highlights ongoing security challeng…
justsecurity.orgTrump Administration Launches Global Counterterrorism Initiative Targeting Left-Wing Extremists
State Department officials announced heightened international cooperation to track and disrupt far-left political violence, citing the April assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The effort includes new sanctions on European Antifa gr…
news24.comNigeria and US Hold Security Talks in Washington
Nigeria's national security adviser met with U.S. officials including the vice president and secretary of state during a three-day visit from May 4 to 6, 2026. The discussions covered counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, regional stability in West Africa and the Sahel, and bil…
winnipegfreepress.comSyrian Authorities Arrest 16 Soldiers After Armed Standoff in Idlib
Clashes erupted in northwestern Syria on May 5 after security forces detained an Uzbek soldier for looting, prompting dozens of militants to surround a headquarters. The incident highlights tensions over President Ahmad al-Sharaa's integration of former jihadists into the nationa…
justsecurity.orgUS Counterterrorism Strategy 2026 Prioritizes Destruction of Islamist Terror Groups
The United States released its Counterterrorism Strategy 2026, which identifies the destruction of Islamist terror groups as one of its main priorities. The document states that jihadi terrorists, especially those backed by state actors, continue to pose a threat to the US. It al…
nbcnews.comAustralia Repatriates 13 Women and Children from Syria
A group of 13 women and children with alleged Islamic State links have returned to Australia, authorities said. Some of the returnees could face arrest while the children are expected to enter community reintegration and support programmes. The development marks the latest repatr…
france24.comAt Least 23 Chadian Soldiers Killed in Attack on Lake Chad Island
Military authorities in Chad confirmed that terrorists assaulted a position on Barka Tolorom island in the Lake Chad region on 4 May 2026, killing at least 23 soldiers and wounding at least 26. Several attackers were also killed in the raid, which is believed to involve Boko Hara…
nbcnews.comTrump Administration Releases Counterterrorism Strategy
The 16-page report led by White House counterterrorism tsar Sebastian Gorka criticizes European migration policies and targets violent left-wing extremists including radically pro-transgender groups. It elevates drug cartels in the Americas as a central focus while affirming Euro…
tass.comTony Abbott Positioned to Become Next Liberal Party President
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is expected to seek the unpaid role of president of the Liberal Party's organisational wing with the support of the opposition leader. The party is seeking to regain voter support ahead of the 2028 election. Separately, the federal government is…
uctoday.comFBI Director Says AI Has Helped Stop School Shootings
The FBI director said artificial intelligence is now used throughout the bureau to process tips and prevent school shootings. He stated that two potential incidents, one in North Carolina and one in New York, were stopped with the help of AI after receiving tips. The director add…
motherjones.comWhite House Counterterrorism Director Responds to Reporter Inquiry with Social Media Criticism
A ProPublica reporter contacted Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism director, for comment on a story about his role. Gorka did not respond directly but posted criticism on X, calling the work a 'putrid piece of hackery.' The article detailed Gorka's public statement…
France 24French Pilots Return from Middle East Deployment, Describe Mission Shift to Intercepting Drones and Missiles
French fighter pilots have returned from a deployment in the Middle East where they assisted in intercepting Iranian drones and missiles. They are speaking publicly for the first time about their experiences. The mission shifted on February 28, 2026, amid escalating regional conf…
United States Navy unidentified personnel / Wikimedia (Public domain)Two CIA Officers Killed in Mexico During Anti-Drug Operation
Two CIA officers died in a vehicle crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, following an anti-drug operation. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she was not informed of the CIA's involvement, which she said would violate the Mexican Constitution. The incident has raised questions abou…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSyrian Authorities Arrest Five in Alleged Hezbollah-Linked Plot Near Golan Heights
Syrian authorities foiled a plot by a Hezbollah cell planning rocket attacks from Quneitra near the Golan, arresting five members. The incident follows recent counterterrorism operations, including busts of other cells and a drug smuggling interception. Syria's UN representative…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNigerian Troops Clash with Insurgents in Yobe State, Killing 24 and Sustaining Minor Losses
Nigerian troops foiled a coordinated terror attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least 24 insurgents and recovering various weapons. The midnight assault lasted three hours before being repelled. Two soldiers were wounded but stabilized, amid ongoing operations against re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsrael and Argentina Launch Isaac Accords for Enhanced Bilateral Ties
Israeli and Argentine leaders signed the Isaac Accords to strengthen relations, including a new direct flight route and agreements on counterterrorism and artificial intelligence. The accords aim to boost economic, technological, and security cooperation. A lawmaker criticized th…