Terrorism Watch

Sources said that this speech is nothing but a deliberate attempt to radicalise people and push them towards extremist ideology.   Ahead of Bangladesh parliamentary elections, a candidate from Jamaat-e-Islami triggered a row after he called for excluding religious minorities, including Hindus, from Parliament and advocated governance strictly based on the Quran. While addressing a rally, Afzal Hossain, Jamaat candidate from Barguna-2 constituency, said that in a country where nearly 80 per cent of the population is Muslim, there should be no non-believer or “immoral" representative in Parliament. Recommended Stories Ahead of NASA's First Crewed Mission In 50 Years, Experts Flag Concerns Over Its Heat Shield Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On Canadian Imports Over Potential China Trade Deal 'Confused Clown’: Iran Foreign Minister Hits Back At Zelenskyy After Iran Protest Remarks Iran Providing Security To Khamenei, But He Is Not Hiding In A Bunker: Consul General “Do you want t...

Two former employees at the al-Hol desert camp said on Friday that some of its residents had escaped during an hours-long security vacuum. Brussels The EU said on Friday that alleged breakouts by detained foreign fighters from the Islamic State (ISIS) group in Syria were of “paramount concern,” and it was monitoring the transfer of prisoners to Iraq. “The recent alleged breakouts of Daesh (ISIS) detainees amidst the clashes is of paramount concern,” EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni said, referring to fighting between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces who had previously secured the prisoners. “We closely monitor the situation, including the transfer of remaining fighters detained, including foreign terrorist fighters to Iraq,” Anouni said. The EU expression of concern comes as poor security at a camp in Syria housing thousands of suspected relatives of ISIS extremists has prevented UN agency staff from entering, days after Kurdish forces withdrew and the army deployed at the sit...

ISTANBUL The Syrian Army on Saturday said the terrorist organization YPG/SDF was bringing reinforcements from PKK terrorists based in Iraq’s Qandil Mountains into the northeastern province of Hasakah, according to a statement carried by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). The army’s Operations Command said the SDF had transferred reinforcements from PKK terrorist militias operating in the Qandil Mountains to areas under its control in Al-Hasakah Governorate. The command also said that the SDF committed “widespread violations” in those areas, including arrests, forced displacement and the torture of people who oppose its policies. The military warned the SDF and PKK terrorists against continued provocations, as well as the dissemination of false claims and selectively edited video footage. The army statement came hours after the Syrian government announced that a four-day truce with the SDF had ended and that it was now considering its options. On Tuesday, the Defense Ministry said the ...

  US air strikes, rival military blocs and competing foreign backers are reshaping security in West Africa and pushing states closer to conflict. After launching what he called “a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS [ISIL] terrorist scum” in northwest Nigeria on December 25, United States President Donald Trump promised “many more”, reaffirming his stance that the US “will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to prosper”. The strikes occurred less than a week after the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States (AES) commissioned a joint military force comprising a 5,000-strong contingent, presented as a symbol of collective self-reliance and security autonomy, in a concerted effort to combat terrorist groups in its member states. They also followed moves by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to establish an ambitious plan announced in August 2025 to activate a 260,000-strong joint counterterrorism force, backed by a proposed $2.5bn annual budget for logistics and...

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United States has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the identification or capture of those responsible for an attack targeting U.S. military personnel and property at Kismayo International Airport in southern Somalia. The offer was announced under the U.S. government’s Rewards for Justice program, which seeks public assistance in counterterrorism investigations. The attack, claimed by the al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab, involved rockets and mortar shells fired at U.S. and African forces stationed at the airport. U.S. officials said the assault caused no casualties and did not damage U.S. facilities. “Do you have information about the individuals involved in the attack?” the program said in a statement published on a U.S. government website. “Your information could lead to a reward and possible deportation.” Kismayo airport hosts a U.S. military presence alongside Somali and African partner forces. The United States operates ...

Pakistan and Turkey continue to peddle their anti-India narrative. And now, they have a third partner — Azerbaijan. The former Soviet Republic recently hosted a global Khalistani conference during which New Delhi was criticised for its alleged mistreatment of Sikhs   Today (January 23) marks the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India’s most well-known freedom fighters. On the occasion, known as Parakram Diwas in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid glowing tributes to Bose, saying he epitomised fearless leadership and unwavering patriotism. “On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which is commemorated as Parakram Diwas, we recall his indomitable courage, resolve and unparalleled contribution to the nation. He epitomised fearless leadership and unwavering patriotism. His ideals continue to inspire generations to build a strong India,” PM Modi noted on X. But while the PM and the country marks this event with pride, the freedom fighte...

Thousands of detainees from jihadist group are being transferred in US operation, in wake of fighting in Syria between government forces and Kurds.   Iraq’s judiciary said Thursday it would launch legal proceedings against detainees from the Islamic State jihadist group who were transferred from Syria to Iraq as part of a US operation. “The Iraqi judiciary will begin standard legal proceedings against the defendants who are received and placed in the relevant correctional institutions,” Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council said. The US military said Wednesday it had launched an operation to move 7,000 ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq, as Syrian government forces moved on facilities long secured by Kurdish-led forces in Syria. Promoted: March of the Living 00:05 / 02:00 Skip Ad “All suspects, regardless of their nationalities or ranks within the terrorist organization, are subject exclusively to the authority of the Iraqi judiciary, and our judicial procedures will be applied to them al...

Matter taken up strongly with Croatian authorities in New Delhi & Zagreb, says India as the separatist also threatened an attack on Republic Day.   New Delhi:   Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun Thursday raised a flag bearing the Khalistan symbol at the Indian embassy in Croatia, vandalised the premises there, and threatened an attack on India on Republic Day. The turn of events drew condemnation from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) against the “trespassing and vandalism” by “anti-India elements.” In his video statement released after the incident, Pannun said: “Once Punjab is liberated from Indian occupation, the Tiranga will be replaced with the Khalistan flag, and Indian embassies will be taken over as embassies of the Democratic Republic of Khalistan.” Source:  https://theprint.in/diplomacy/sikh-separatist-pannun-raises-khalistan-flag-at-indian-embassy-in-croatia-mea-condemns-vandalism/2833661/

The Delhi Police have included the image of wanted terrorist Mohammed Rehan in their Republic Day security posters. With heightened security measures and advanced surveillance tech, the police aim to ensure safety during the upcoming celebrations amidst multiple terror threats. The Delhi Police's alert posters for Republic Day on 26 January featured a picture of a terrorist identified as Mohammed Rehan, an Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) terrorist from Delhi. The terrorist's photo was included for the first time, an official told news agency ANI. Mohammed Rehan is a wanted terrorist by the  Delhi Police  and intelligence agencies, according to the Delhi Police. Rehan is a resident of northeast Delhi's Chauhan Bangar area and is wanted in a case involving an IS Module. The others named in the poster include Sharjeel Akhtar from Deepa Sarai in Sambhal and Mohammed Abu Sufyan from Jharkhand's Chatra. Delhi Police has put in place an extensive, technology-driven ...

By turning conflict into entertainment US games company is ignoring its living legacy, says victims rights’ group It pits the   IRA   against the British army and the Royal Ulster Constabulary, it lets players plant bombs and make political deals and it promises to wrap up the conflict within six hours. Welcome to the Troubles – the provisional board game version. The brainchild of a US games company, The Troubles: Shadow War in  Northern Ireland  1964-1998, is played with dice, tokens and a deck of 260 cards. The game is not yet complete or available for purchase, but disclosure of its existence on Thursday prompted an outcry in  Northern Ireland , where a victims’ rights group said it could retraumatise people. “They’re oversimplifying what is a very complex issue,” said Kenny Donaldson of the  South East Fermanagh Foundation . Victims and survivors could feel “triggered” by the game, he said. “Many will feel that it has the effect of minimising their suf...