jihadist terrorism

NIA's chargesheet reveals Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) has evolved from a forest-based group to an urban threat, orchestrated by Pakistan-based handlers. This shift, moving from visual propaganda to a tech-driven network, aims to link Kashmiri militancy with global jihadist goals, bypassing traditional structures through encrypted platforms.

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria operation eliminated the Islamic State's No. 2 leader in Nigeria.

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability, risking further entanglement.

A drone strike killed a French soldier in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, France's armed forces ministry said on Friday, after President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the country's first military death in the Middle East war. Macron has insisted his country's stance in the Middle East war is "strictly defensive".

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested a 19-year-old BDS student for allegedly radicalizing youth and recruiting for ISIS through social media and encrypted platforms. The student, Harish Ali, operated anonymous accounts, spread propaganda, and maintained contact with foreign handlers, aiming to establish a Sharia-based Caliphate.

Far-right activist Laura Loomer apologised for "anti-India" social media posts after facing backlash for racist remarks. While she expressed regret for offending people, Loomer stood firm on her opposition to the H-1B visa program, citing a need to protect American workers. She also criticized Pakistan, accusing it of supporting extremist networks.

Qadri’s seminal work Fatwa on Terrorism and Suicide Bombings is hailed as the definitive denunciation of jihadist terrorism.

France's Interior Minister deployed 13,500 security personnel at 4,530 churches for Easter following a concert hall attack in Russia. Recent deadly jihadist attacks. Two foiled plots involving man with jihadist ideology.

Homegrown white supremacists, racists, and anti-government radicals have killed twice many people in the US as the much-feared Islamist terrorists, Muslim extremists, and Jihadists since 9/11, a study by an American think-tank has revealed.

A US-based intelligence think-tank has projected that the South Asian state can very well turn into a "failed country" soon.

A British schoolgirl who fled to Syria to join the Islamic State (IS) terror group has reportedly married an Australian-born jihadist who has threatened to carry out attacks in Britain.

Imams in the city have been asked to condemn the “un-Islamic” activities of jihadist organization ISIS in their Friday sermons

Ilhan Omar faces renewed criticism after a 2018 interview resurfaced where she advocated for profiling white men as a greater domestic threat than jihadist terrorism. Conservative activist Laura Loomer amplified the remarks, sparking debate. Omar also drew fire for an expletive-laden response to a reporter's question about a deported man linked to MS-13, further fueling controversy and social media backlash.

Eight people have been arrested in Belgium over a plot to carry out terrorist attacks in the country, according to the federal prosecutor's office. Late on 3 May, investigators raided buildings in Brussels, Antwerp and Eupen, arresting at least five people with alleged links to jihadist movements.

The UK government on Monday unveiled tough new measures, including a ban on insurance companies covering the cost of terrorist ransoms and stripping teenage jihadists of their passport, to counter the growing threat of terrorism.

NEW DELHI: The government has ordered unblocking of all the 32 websites that were being used by terrorists after these sites promised to cooperate with the authorities and removed "jihadist" content.

Calling Pakistan's new ambassador-designate to the United States Masood Khan a "jihadist," and a "terrorist sympathiser," an American lawmaker has urged the Biden administration to reject his diplomatic credentials amid continued deterioration in Washington's ties with Islamabad.