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jpost.comIraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Extradited to New York on Federal Terrorism Charges
Mohammad Al-Saadi, a commander of Kata’ib Hizballah, faces trial in New York after extradition this month. The indictment alleges nearly 20 attacks and plots across three continents.
citizen.co.zaAustrian Court Sentences Man to 15 Years for Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man identified as Beran A. received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday after an Austrian jury convicted him of planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna. He was also found guilty of additional terrorism offenses tied to pl…
Nbc NewsMan stabs three at Swiss train station, authorities call it terror act
A 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national stabbed three men at the Winterthur train station on Thursday morning before police arrested him five minutes later. Authorities described the attack as an act of terror and said the suspect had prior contact with police over Islamic Stat…
BBC NewsMan Arrested in Manchester Synagogue Attack Probe
A 49-year-old man was detained in Salford on suspicion of failing to disclose information about terrorist activity linked to the October 2025 attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. The arrest brings the total number of people detained in the case to eight.
fonearena.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.
Los Angeles TimesSuicide Bombing Near Quetta Railway Track Kills at Least 23
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle beside a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 70 others. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for targeting a passenger train.
abcnews.go.comSuicide Bomber Kills at Least 24 on Pakistan Train Near Quetta
A suicide bomber detonated explosives beside a passenger train carrying security personnel in Balochistan province. At least 24 people died and more than 70 were injured in the blast.
al-monitor.comSuicide Bombing Kills at Least 24 on Pakistan Train
A suicide bomber detonated explosives near a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 70. The attack occurred in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.
Abc NewsBomb Blast Near Quetta Railway Track Kills at Least 19
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 19 people and wounding over 70 others. Two train cars overturned and caught fire, and the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for targeting a train…
al-monitor.comSuicide Bombing Near Quetta Railway Track Kills at Least 23
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle beside a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday. The blast overturned two cars, killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 70 others.
realitytea.comIraqi National Charged With Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, faces six terrorism counts after his May 15 arrest in Turkey and extradition to the United States. Federal prosecutors say he targeted Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani…
indiatoday.intoday.inFederal Prisoner Accused of Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
An Iraqi national held in Brooklyn faces terrorism charges after allegedly planning to assassinate Ivanka Trump. Prosecutors say the plot was retaliation for a 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
New York PostIraqi national arrested in Turkey charged with plotting attacks on U.S. targets
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, was arrested in Turkey on May 15 and extradited to the United States. Federal prosecutors charge him with planning multiple attacks in Europe and North America.
nypost.comTrump Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther
President Trump announced the posthumous award during a May 22, 2026 rally in Rockland County, New York. Crowther, known as the Man in the Red Bandana, guided people to safety from the South Tower before the building collapsed.
Fox NewsJustice Department Charges Iraqi Militia Leader with Planning Attacks
The Justice Department announced terrorism charges against an Iraqi national accused of directing attacks in Europe. A national security expert discussed immigration screening and potential threats inside the United States.
hackread.comEuropol Removes IRGC-Linked Terrorist Content from Online Platforms
Europol reported the removal of tens of thousands of online incidents connected to content associated with the IRGC. The material appeared on social media, streaming services, and other platforms in multiple languages.
EuronewsEuropol Removes Over 14,200 IRGC-Linked Online Accounts in 19 Countries
Europol announced the removal of more than 14,200 online posts, accounts and links connected to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The operation ran from February 13 to April 28 and involved authorities from 19 countries.
New York PostBook on Noahide Laws Honors Rabbi Killed in Bondi Beach Attack
Nikki Goldstein and Rabbi Eli Schlanger completed most of a book on universal moral principles before his death. The work is scheduled for release on May 26.
jpost.comPalestinian Authority President Says Withheld Funds Would Pay Terrorists
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas stated that tax funds withheld by Israel would be used to pay terrorists and public employees. The remarks came during a speech at the Eighth General Conference of Fatah.
BBCIraqi Kataib Hezbollah Commander Extradited to U.S. on Terrorism Charges
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, 32, was arrested in Turkey, handed to the FBI and appeared in Manhattan federal court on 15 May 2026. Prosecutors say the Kataib Hezbollah commander directed attacks on Jewish targets in retaliation for the Iran war and plotted further strikes…
foxnews.comIraqi Man Arrested in Alleged Plot Targeting Jewish Institutions in New York, California and Arizona
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled. An Iraqi suspect linked to the alleged scheme was arrested on Friday. Prosecutors say he is tied to other global attacks and sought payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran.
news.sky.comIraqi Militia Commander Charged in U.S. With Plotting Attacks in New York and Los Angeles
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an alleged commander of Kataib Hezbollah, faces charges after a criminal complaint was unsealed Friday detailing plots against a New York synagogue and other Jewish targets in Los Angeles and New York City. The Iraqi militia member also planne…
rferl.orgU.S. Officials Announce Arrest of Senior Kata'ib Hizballah Commander
Officials announced the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a senior commander of Kata'ib Hizballah and operative of Iran's IRGC. He faces charges of directing nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe and plotting attacks inside the United States. The case includes al…
thehindu.comUS Arrests Senior Kataib Hezbollah Member on Terrorism Support Charges
The US Justice Department announced on May 15 the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and senior member of the Kataib Hezbollah terrorist organization. He faces charges of providing material support to Iranian-backed terrorist groups. Authorities say…
foxnews.comHighest-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member Extradited to U.S. on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, accused of leading criminal operations for the Venezuelan gang designated a foreign terrorist organization in 2025, arrived in Houston on Thursday after Colombia transferred him at U.S. request. FBI Director Kash Patel called the extradition history…
variety.comIraqi National Charged in U.S. With Directing Attacks on Western and Jewish Targets in Europe, Canada
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a high-level Kata’ib Hizballah member, faces federal charges after allegedly directing attacks against U.S. and Israeli targets in retaliation for the war in Iran. He is accused of carrying out at least 18 attacks in Europe and two in Canada,…
New York PostMissouri Man Charged With Posting Bomb-Making Tutorials Used in New Orleans Attack
Jordan Derrick, 40, of Missouri, was arrested and charged Tuesday with manufacturing explosives, unlawfully possessing an unregistered destructive device and distributing information related to the manufacturing of explosives. Federal prosecutors said his online tutorials were do…
rediff.com27-Year-Old Tunisian Man Arrested in Paris on Suspicion of Planning Attacks on Louvre and Jewish Sites
French authorities arrested the man on Thursday and opened a judicial investigation on Monday. He is suspected of plotting a violent attack targeting a Parisian museum and the Jewish community, though no specific target was identified. The suspect also planned to join Islamic Sta…
Abc NewsBomb Rigged to Rickshaw Explodes in Pakistan Bazaar Killing 9
A bomb attached to a rickshaw detonated in a market in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding more than two dozen others, police said. The blast occurred in Lakki Marwat district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. No group has claimed responsibility for the…
Al JazeeraUK Sanctions Iranian-Linked Network Over Attack Plots
The British government on Monday sanctioned nine individuals and three entities tied to the Zindashti criminal network for alleged involvement in Iranian-backed hostile activity, including plotting attacks in Britain. The measures include asset freezes, travel bans and director d…
winnipegfreepress.com27-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.…
winnipegfreepress.comDutch Prosecutors Charge Man With Terrorist Intent in Bombing of Political Party Office
A 37-year-old man is suspected of pushing a bomb through the letter slot of the D66 party headquarters in The Hague on May 8. The device exploded during a youth wing meeting but caused no injuries. Prosecutors said the targeting of a political party constitutes terrorist intent a…
indiatoday.intoday.inPakistan Summons Afghan Envoy After Suicide Attack Kills 15 Police Officers
Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat on Monday to protest a suicide car bombing and ambush that killed 15 police officers in the northwestern district of Bannu. Officials blamed the attack on militants based in Afghanistan and said evidence showed it was masterminded from t…
pakistantoday.com.pkWoman Convicted of Supporting Terrorism Avoids Deportation on Human Rights Grounds
A woman convicted in 2020 of distributing extremist material and jailed for two years has been allowed to remain in the UK after an immigration court ruled she faced a severe risk of torture if returned to Algeria. The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the Home Office against…
Washington ExaminerJustice Department Seeks to Denaturalize 12 Citizens Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Criminal or Terrorist Histories
The Department of Justice announced Friday it is seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of 12 individuals who concealed material facts during naturalization. Among them are a Catholic priest convicted of child sexual assault, a man who swore allegiance to Al-Qaeda, and others lin…
France 24Militants Kill at Least 15 in Car Bomb and Gun Attack on Pakistan Police Post
A car bomb struck a police checkpoint on the outskirts of Bannu in northwestern Pakistan, followed by a militant ambush that killed at least 15 officers. The attack destroyed the post and involved small drones, with fighting reported ongoing. A militant alliance claimed responsib…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBombing and Gunfight Kill at Least Three Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a security post in Bannu district late Saturday, triggering a firefight that killed at least three officers. Multiple explosions followed and several houses collapsed. No group has claimed responsibility for the assault…
citizen.co.zaAt Least 50 ISWAP Fighters and Two Soldiers Killed in Northeast Nigeria Ambush
Soldiers repelled a multi-flank assault launched at 2 a.m. under cover of darkness, recovering a large cache of weapons while suffering two fatalities. Intelligence reports located 30 bodies in the surrounding area. The engagement comes weeks after an ISWAP-linked attack that kil…
thehindu.comTrump Administration Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of 12 Naturalized Americans
The Justice Department on Friday announced denaturalization cases against a dozen foreign-born U.S. citizens accused of concealing crimes, terrorism ties or immigration fraud when they obtained citizenship. The cases target individuals from multiple countries including Colombia,…
Fox NewsJustice Department Files Denaturalization Cases Against 12 Naturalized Citizens
The Trump administration announced a dozen new cases on May 8, 2026, targeting individuals accused of concealing ties to terrorism, war crimes, espionage and sexual abuse of minors. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said those who obtained citizenship through fraud should be w…
nbcnews.comJustice Department to File Denaturalization Actions Against 12 Naturalized Citizens
The Department of Justice will announce denaturalization proceedings against 12 people from 11 countries on May 9, 2026, citing offenses including material support for terrorism, war crimes and sexual abuse of a minor. One case involves an Iraqi man who allegedly lied about a 200…
thenation.comTrump Administration Files Denaturalization Cases Against 12 Naturalized Citizens for Fraud, Crimes or Terrorism Ties
The Justice Department on Friday announced civil and criminal cases targeting foreign-born U.S. citizens from 11 countries, citing crimes, immigration fraud and terrorism ties. The action marks a sharp rise from the roughly 300 denaturalization cases filed between 1990 and 2017.
nypost.comIsraeli Police Arrest Three Suspects Accused of Planning Terrorist Attacks
Israeli police arrested three suspects this week during operations near Hebron and in Nablus. The suspects include a Palestinian Authority police officer and an ISIS member, according to police. The operations involved undercover entries, sieges of buildings, and the suspects sur…
The Sydney Morning HeraldFour Australian ISIS-linked Women Charged Upon Return From Syria
Four women who returned from a camp in northern Syria were charged with terrorism and crimes against humanity offences including the enslavement of a Yazidi female. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had zero sympathy for those who joined the Islamic State group. Yazidi comm…
foxnews.comSuspect Pleads Guilty to Murder in Colorado Firebombing of Jewish Hostage Supporters
Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty Thursday to 101 charges including murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the June 1, 2025 attack in Boulder that killed one woman and injured others. He threw Molotov cocktails at a group of mostly elderly demonstrators…
thehindu.comEgyptian Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Colorado Firebomb Attack on Pro-Israel Demonstrators
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 46, entered a guilty plea Thursday to state charges including first-degree murder for a June 2025 firebombing in Boulder that killed one person and injured more than a dozen. The attack targeted a weekly demonstration supporting Israeli hostages held by Ham…
foxnews.comMichigan Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Attempting to Support ISIS
A jury convicted the Michigan man last year on charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and possessing a destructive device as a felon. The sentence triggers 20 years of federal incarceration and removes the individual from circulation in domestic terror support…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMichigan man receives 20-year sentence for attempting to aid ISIS and possessing pipe bomb
A federal judge sentenced Michigan resident Jeremy D. Smith to 240 months in prison after a jury convicted him of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and possessing an unregistered destructive device. The conviction triggers mandatory federal prison terms and post-rele…
The GuardianMohamed Sabry Soliman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Murder in Boulder Firebombing That Killed Two
The Egyptian national is scheduled to enter the plea Thursday before state District Judge Nancy Salomone in the June 1, 2025, attack on a pro-Israel hostage demonstration. He faces up to life in prison without parole in state court while remaining not guilty to federal hate crime…
middleeasteye.netIslamic Relief USA Cuts Ties With Parent Organization Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief USA moved to cut ties with its parent organization in October 2025, citing damage to its reputation from allegations against Islamic Relief Worldwide. The State Department had ended its relationship with the parent group in 2021 over antisemitism concerns. Sen. Joh…
bbc.co.ukAustralian 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…
rnz.co.nzAustralian 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.…
dailyalert.orgUK Counterterror Police Investigate Arson at Former London Synagogue
Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in east London, part of a recent series of incidents targeting Jewish sites and individuals. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a meeting with community leaders to address rising antisemitism, linking so…
al-monitor.comStatement Labels Iran as Top Terrorism Sponsor and Accuses China of Funding Through Energy Purchases
A statement described Iran as the largest state sponsor of terrorism. It further stated that China funds this activity by purchasing 90 percent of Iran's energy. The remarks highlight tensions involving Iran, China, and energy trade.
The Free PressMan Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Three People in London
A 45-year-old man has been charged with three attempted murders following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London's Golders Green area, declared a terror incident by police. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested some protests may need to be stopped due to their cumulativ…
jns.orgMan Convicted of Attempted Knife Attack on London Israeli Embassy; Nun Assaulted in Jerusalem
A U.K. court convicted Abdullah Albadri of preparing terrorist acts after he attempted to breach the Israeli embassy in London with knives. Separately, Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man for assaulting a French nun near Jerusalem's Old City. Both incidents highlight tensio…
BBC NewsUK Man Convicted of Preparing Terror Attack on Israeli Embassy
A Kuwaiti national was found guilty of attempting to break into London's Israeli embassy with knives to protest the Gaza war. The verdict comes amid a recent stabbing attack on Jewish men in London and an elevation of the UK's terrorism threat level to severe. Authorities linked…
indiatoday.intoday.inMan Charged with Attempted Murder in London Stabbing of Two Jewish Men
British police charged a 45-year-old man with attempted murder following a knife attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday. The incident prompted the UK to elevate its national terrorism threat level to 'severe,' citing rising risks from Islamist and e…
Washington ExaminerStarmer Visits Golders Green After Stabbing of Two Jewish Men
Following a knife attack on two Jewish men in London's Golders Green, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced heckling during a visit and announced increased security funding for Jewish communities. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch called for banning pro-Palestine marches, citing their…
rte.ieMan Charged with Attempted Murder in Golders Green Stabbing
A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing two Jewish men in London's Golders Green neighborhood. The incident, declared a terrorist attack, prompted the UK government to raise the terrorism threat level to severe and increase funding for Jewish commu…