A woman accused of slavery offences linked to the Islamic State group in Syria has been denied bail in Australia. She allegedly ordered a Yazidi teenager, purchased by her father for $US10,000, to do chores and prevented her from leaving. The court cited her past support for IS as a reason for refusal.
Zeinab Ahmad, accused of slavery offences linked to her support for the Islamic State group in Syria, has been denied bail. Prosecutors cited her alleged mistreatment of a Yazidi teenager and her past IS propaganda, while her defence argued for bail to support her traumatized young daughter.
Zeinab Ahmad, accused of slavery offences and supporting IS in Syria, has had her bail application refused. The court heard allegations of mistreatment and preventing a victim from leaving her home. Prosecutors cited social media propaganda and celebration of executions as evidence of her continued support for IS.
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.
National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton faces senators' questions following his resignation and a misconduct investigation. Meanwhile, a group of Australian children and mothers linked to IS fighters are set to return home, sparking debate.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has made expectations to emitters 'crystal clear' amid a report on BHP shelving green projects. He also discussed falling energy prices, attributing them to renewables and batteries, while acknowledging more work is needed. Bowen defended Australia's COP role and addressed the Snowy 2.0 cost blowout.
Seven Australian women and 13 children with links to Islamic State fighters are expected to return to Australia within days after purchasing their own flights from Syria. The government is aware of the group's travel plans and has stated agencies are ready to assist their return, though they will face legal consequences.
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.
Australia's government is reportedly open to altering its decision to impose a 30% tax on discretionary testamentary trusts. Health Minister Mark Butler stated that existing trusts are unaffected, and future fixed trusts are recommended. The budget also includes changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.
Australia is prosecuting citizens for alleged crimes against humanity and slavery committed under the so-called Islamic State (IS). Two women face enslavement charges, reflecting a global effort to hold individuals accountable for IS's systematic persecution of Yazidis.
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.
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 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.
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.
Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.
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.
The arrest of three Australian women linked to the Islamic State group sparks anger and frustration inside the Syrian refugee camp where they had lived for years.
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...
