Islamic State

Islamic State utilizes AI to amplify propaganda, sparking new terrorism concerns

Islamic State's use of AI to create propaganda heightens concerns over recruitment and extremist influence, experts warn.

By REUTERS
23/08/2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters allegedly disrupt Harris campaign event by throwing smoke bombs

Alleged pro-Palestinian protesters in New York disrupted a Kamala Harris event, allegedly throwing smoke bombs and leading to numerous arrests.

 Taliban members on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul, near the US embassy

‘Kabul is Harboring Terrorists’: Rise of IS-KP in Afghanistan ‘greatest external threat’

A senior UN official warns that IS-KP, based in Afghanistan, poses a growing global threat, highlighted by recent deadly attacks in Russia and Iran.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
13/08/2024

Islamic State resurgence concerns US-coalition forces in Iraq, Syria

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.

By REUTERS
09/07/2024

Fear's defeat: militant Islam and the challenges of deterrence

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.

By JOSEPH NICHOL
25/06/2024
 Real Madrid celebrate winning the Champions League, June 2, 2024

ISIS-planned attack on Real Madrid players and fans foiled

The attack was thwarted in a joint operation between Interpol, the US FBI, the Spanish Civil Guard.

Authorities capture gunman who opened fire on American Embassy in Lebanon

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.  

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
06/06/2024

Russian spy chief says Ukraine was directly involved in Moscow concert hall attack

Bortnikov, FSB chief, did not provide evidence to underpin his assertion.

By REUTERS
24/05/2024

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.

By REUTERS
08/05/2024
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