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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics29 days ago
Australian Government Bars One ISIS-Linked Woman From Returning From Syria
The Albanese government has imposed a temporary exclusion order on one Australian woman linked to Islamic State who remains in Syria. The order prevents her from boarding any flight to Australia even if Syria deports her.
politico.eupolitics36 days ago
US 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.compolitics36 days ago
President 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 24politics36 days ago
US 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…
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The Bbcpolitics36 days ago
U.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…
winnipegfreepress.comworld41 days ago
27-Year-Old Man Arrested in Paris Region on Suspicion of Planning Jihadist Attack
A 27-year-old man was stopped during a routine traffic stop on May 7 and later brought before an anti-terrorism judge on May 11. Investigators said he mentioned targeting the Louvre Museum or the Jewish community in Paris's 16th arrondissement but had selected no precise target.…
BBC Newsworld44 days agoUpdated
Three Australian Women Charged With Slavery and Terrorism Offenses After Repatriation From Syrian Camp
Three women who returned from a Syrian refugee camp were charged with slavery and terrorism offenses linked to the Islamic State group and denied bail in Australian courts on Friday. Kawsar Abbas and her daughter Zeinab Ahmed face crimes against humanity charges in Melbourne over…
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BBC Newsworld45 days ago
Three Women Linked to Islamic State Arrested in Australia After Returning from Syria
Four Australian women and nine children who had been held in a Syrian detention camp arrived in Melbourne and Sydney on Thursday after years linked to Islamic State. Police immediately arrested three of the women on charges including slavery offences described as crimes against h…
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nbcnews.comworld45 days ago
Australia 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…
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mumbrella.com.auworld45 days agoUpdated
Australia Repatriates Women and Children from Syrian Detention Camps
A group of 11 women and children landed in Melbourne at about 5:30pm Thursday after departing Damascus the previous day, with another woman and child expected in Sydney. All hold Australian passports after more than seven years in al-Roj detention camp. Australian Federal Police…
bbc.co.ukworld46 days ago
Australian Man Charged with 19 Additional Counts in Bondi Beach Shooting That Killed 15
An Australian man accused of a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney has been hit with additional charges, including shooting with intent to murder. The December 2025 incident, inspired by the Islamic State group, left 15 dead and involved improvised explosives. On…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld46 days agoUpdated
Two Women Arrested After Returning From Syria
Australian police stated that women with alleged ties to Islamic State militants will be arrested and investigated if they return from Syria. The government was alerted that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus. Officials emphasized no assistance in repat…
rnz.co.nzworld46 days ago
Australian Man Charged With 19 Additional Counts in Bondi Beach Shooting That Killed 15
Naveed Akram, accused of killing 15 people in a December 2025 attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, now faces 19 more charges including shooting with intent to murder. The attack, inspired by the Islamic State group, involved improvised explosives and gunfire at a Hanukkah celebration.…
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themandarin.com.aupolitics47 days ago
Australian Home Affairs Minister Confirms Return of 13 Family Members Linked to Islamic State from Syria
Australia's home affairs minister has confirmed that 13 individuals, including four women and nine children connected to Islamic State fighters in Syria, are expected to return to the country soon. Preparations for their management and monitoring have been in place since 2014 by…
france24.comworld53 days ago
Malian Forces Regain Control of Border Town from Islamic State-Linked Insurgents
Malian forces have reasserted control over a town on the Niger border after Islamic State-linked insurgents entered it this week. The development follows coordinated attacks, including one on a military base near the capital. The events highlight ongoing efforts to secure territo…
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vanguardngr.comworld54 days ago
Austrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted guilt in court to planning a deadly assault on a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, inspired by the Islamic State group. The plea comes amid recent IS-claimed violence in Nigeria and Mozambique. Authorities thwarted the plot after a CIA tip,…
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citizen.co.zaworld54 days agoUpdated
Austrian Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man named Beran A. pleaded guilty to most charges in a Wiener Neustadt court for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concerts. The plot, thwarted by authorities with U.S. intelligence aid, led to the cancellation of three Eras Tour show…
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Euronewsworld54 days ago
Austrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to terrorism charges related to a thwarted 2024 plot targeting Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts. The trial, involving a second defendant, began in Wiener Neustadt and is set to continue until May 12. Prosecutors linked the suspects to Islam…
theweek.compolitics58 days ago
Australian Women and Children Linked to Islamic State Attempt Return from Syrian Camp
A group of four women and nine children linked to Islamic State have left a detention camp in Syria in an effort to return to Australia. This follows a failed attempt in February. Australian officials stated that any returnees would face legal consequences if they committed crime…
citizen.co.zaworld61 days ago
Joint Ugandan-Congolese Operation Frees Over 200 Civilians from ADF-Controlled Camp in Eastern DR Congo
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers conducted a joint raid on an Allied Democratic Forces camp, freeing more than 200 captives including children. The operation, part of ongoing efforts against the IS-linked group, resulted in ADF fighter deaths and weapon seizures. Rescued individual…