Rayann El Houli, charged with terror offenses after allegedly living under Islamic State rule in Syria, has been granted bail by an Australian magistrate. She faces strict conditions, including a curfew and a $50,000 surety, while awaiting trial.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that recent US strikes on Iran, including civilian infrastructure in Chabahar, resemble tactics used by the Islamic State terrorist organization, following a new round of escalation between the two nations.
Syrian internal security forces have arrested a militant cell responsible for explosions in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. The group is linked to the Islamic State terrorist group. The blasts killed one person and injured over 30 others.
Jinwar, a women-only commune in northeast Syria, provides a safe haven for women escaping war, abuse, and societal pressures. Established in 2018, it features self-governance, communal living, and a focus on independence, with residents cultivating food and running their own school.
Afghanistan's Taliban forces conducted strikes along the Pakistan border, injuring civilians in Balochistan. The Taliban claimed to target ISIS bases, while Pakistan shot down drones and warned of retaliation after recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.
An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State group, identified as former Sydney resident Hodan Abby, has been authorized to return to Australia. The government can no longer enforce a criminal exclusion order, but she will face extensive security monitoring.
An attack on Niger's capital airport and military airbase on Thursday killed 11 security forces and 2 civilians. Government forces repelled the assault, killing 22 assailants and arresting 20. Normal airport operations have resumed.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports allegations of assault against Israeli forces by Australian women detained during a Gaza aid flotilla. Nauru denies mistreatment claims, while a Sydney man faces assault charges. Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire, and Germany fails to secure a UN Security Council seat.
Zeinab Ahmad, accused of marrying ISIS fighters and living with a teenage slave, applied for bail in Melbourne. Allegations include her father buying the girl for $10,000 and repeatedly assaulting her. Ahmad faces slavery charges.
Over 30 people have been killed in rebel attacks by the ADF militia around Beni, a center of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The violence complicates efforts to contain the disease, with fears of spread and mistrust towards response teams.
Rayann El Houli, 34, an Australian mother of four, was charged with joining the Islamic State and entering a declared conflict zone after returning to Australia from Syria via Lebanon. She faces up to 10 years in prison for each charge.
Joint US-Nigeria airstrikes killed at least 175 IS fighters in northeast Nigeria, including the group's global second-in-command. The operation highlights increased US involvement, raising transparency concerns.
A joint US-Nigeria operation has killed 175 Islamic State fighters in Nigeria's northeast over recent days. The operation, which involved US advisory and training roles, also resulted in the death of a senior militant leader and the destruction of militant infrastructure.
US Africa Command reported additional airstrikes on Sunday against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria, in coordination with the Nigerian government. The strikes in Borno State killed over 20 ISWAP militants and followed a joint mission that eliminated a top ISIS commander.
US and Nigerian forces have killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a top leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, in a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin. Al-Mainuki was a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' and a key operational figure for ISWAP.
Donald Trump announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS's global second-in-command, was killed in Nigeria during a joint US-Nigerian mission. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the operation, stating it was a significant collaboration against terrorism.
US President Donald Trump announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS's second-in-command, in Nigeria. The operation, a joint mission with Nigerian forces, targeted an IS compound in the Lake Chad Basin, diminishing the group's global operations.
US President Donald Trump announced that US and Nigerian forces successfully eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, IS's second-in-command globally, in Africa. Trump thanked Nigeria for its cooperation in the complex mission.
US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that American and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS globally, in a joint operation in Africa.
President Trump announced that U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a key Islamic State leader in Nigeria, in a joint operation. Al-Mainuki was responsible for IS organizing and finance and was plotting attacks against the U.S.
Experts warn of ‘soft target’ vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 citiesFifa World Cup matches set to be held across the United States face heightened terrorism risks, with experts warning that vulnerabilities are being amplified by the US-Israel conflict with Iran and a depletion of counter-terrorism expertise within federal law enforcement.The biggest threat stems from homegrown violent extremists, often lone actors that may have become radicalized online by extreme political views or jihadists such as the Islamic State (Isis), said four counter-terror experts interviewed. Continue reading...
Two Australian women “kept a female slave” after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support Islamic State, police said on Friday after the pair were charged in Melbourne. The women returned to Australia on Thursday evening for the first time in almost a decade, travelling from a Syrian detention camp where they were stranded after the group’s collapse. They were immediately arrested after their Qatar Airways flight landed at Melbourne International Airport. Police accused the women – a mother and...
Australian authorities apprehended three women returning from Syria with their children, facing potential slavery and terrorism charges. These repatriated individuals, previously held in Syrian detention camps after the Islamic State's collapse, now confront serious legal proceedings. The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about national security and the welfare of children involved.
A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State (Isis) jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said on Wednesday, warning some will face arrest. The four women and nine children, who had been living in Roj camp in Syria, are expected to land in Sydney and Melbourne airports on Thursday, according to local media. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he received an alert on Wednesday morning when the group’s travel booking was made. “The government is not...
