Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin labeled a blast that killed three and injured 21 near Kudrinskaya Square a "terrorist act," vowing justice. Russia's NAC stated a woman attempting to bring an IED into a restaurant caused the explosion, killing her, a security guard, and a visitor. Investigations are ongoing.
A bomb attack at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow killed three people, including the bomber, and wounded 21. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it a "brutal terrorist act." No one has claimed responsibility, but Russian war bloggers speculated a link to the Ukraine war.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin expressed deep condolences to the families of those killed in a terrorist act near a Kudrinskaya Square restaurant on August 1. The blast, caused by an improvised explosive device, killed three people and injured 21. Sobyanin assured medical assistance for the injured and vowed that perpetrators would be found and punished.
Russia charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging the platform supports Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups, and places him on an international wanted list.
Mohammad Bashir was jailed for life by a UK court for plotting a terror attack on the UK's Defence Academy with Jihad Al-Shamie, who later carried out a deadly synagogue stabbing in Manchester. Bashir pleaded guilty to preparation of terrorist acts.
A US State Department report alleges Cuba is behind major US political upheavals, including the George Floyd riots and rise of antifa, and poses a unique threat. This comes as Cuba faces a six-month US oil blockade and sanctions, leading to severe shortages and blackouts, with critics calling the report a new form of McCarthyism.
Alfie Coleman, 22, a neo-Nazi supermarket worker, has been jailed for 13.5 years after MI5 uncovered his plans for terrorist acts and a race war. He was arrested in September 2023 in east London while purchasing a gun and ammunition, having been radicalized online since age 14.
The Kremlin has labeled Kiev's strikes on non-military targets as "terrorist acts." Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kiev regime is attacking energy facilities and civilian infrastructure unrelated to the military or defense industry, calling it an "obvious terrorist manifestation."
Russian President Putin emphasizes reliance on traditional values for national unity, extends oil export ban, and comments on various geopolitical fronts. Tensions with Ukraine, US, and Iran are highlighted, alongside global responses and military developments.
Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee, stated at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that Western intelligence services and Kiev are involving Russian children in sabotage and terrorist activities, using online platforms for recruitment. He also mentioned a rejected proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility.
A Brisbane court is deciding if a teenager accused of planning a nail bombing campaign was a "troubled kid" making jokes or a determined terrorist. The defense argues he was experimenting with ideas, while the prosecution points to evidence like bomb manuals and online searches as proof of intent.
Belarusian officials, speaking at a CIS meeting, labeled a Ukrainian drone attack on a bus carrying children in Russia's Bryansk Region as a clear terrorist act. They called for international condemnation and punishment for perpetrators, viewing it as an attempt to draw Belarus into the conflict and an attack on the Russia-Belarus Union State.
Sama Safi, a 20-year-old Palestinian American psychology student, has been held in Israeli military detention for nearly two weeks without charge. US lawmakers are calling for her release, citing her chronic medical condition and potential targeting based on alleged affiliation with a student organization. Her family and lawyer express concern over her treatment and the broader issue of administrative detention.
Four Palestine Action activists have been sentenced to prison terms of five to eight years after being convicted of a "terrorist act" for raiding an Israeli arms company's site in Bristol. The group claimed their actions aimed to "dismantle drones and weaponry" used in Gaza. Palestine Action was formally proscribed as a "terrorist" organisation in the UK last July.
A Russian State Duma deputy from Crimea, Mikhail Sheremet, described Ukraine's strike on a train heading to Kerch as a "planned and targeted" "terrorist act," alleging it was coordinated with Western powers.
A Russian State Duma defense committee member, Andrey Kolesnik, labeled Ukraine's drone attack on a passenger train in Crimea a "terrorist act" and called for the elimination of all those responsible. He stated that such actions, especially those affecting children, demonstrate a lack of humanity from Ukraine and the West.
Military expert Andrey Marochko suggests Ukraine's silence on the consequences of a Russian strike on its military-industrial complex and airfields indicates the attack's effectiveness. He noted that Ukrainian social media shows public approval for strikes on territorial recruitment centers.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed concern over an increase in "terrorist activity" by Ukraine in the Black Sea, citing uncrewed boat attacks on commercial vessels as "bandit-style raids" that Ukraine blames on Russia. Moscow calls for thorough investigation and accountability for these actions.
France has seized the Russian tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean, with the captain identified as a Russian citizen. The French Navy conducted the operation on the high seas with international support. Russia's MFA criticized the seizure as "legal nihilism" and vowed a response to Romania's closure of a Russian consulate.
A 31-year-old dual Swiss-Turkish national was arrested after a knife attack at Winterthur train station, injuring three Swiss citizens. Police label it a terrorist act due to the suspect's history of spreading Isis propaganda.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia has and will continue to strike Kyiv in response to 'terrorist acts' by Ukrainian authorities. The ministry will issue a special statement detailing these strikes and warning foreign diplomatic missions.
Bahrain has sentenced nine individuals to life in prison and two others to three years for alleged "hostile and terrorist acts" in cooperation with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The convictions follow a crackdown on alleged ties to Tehran, with prosecutors citing espionage and financial facilitation, including cryptocurrency.
Издание Strategic Culture утверждает, что президент Украины Владимир Зеленский угрожает террористическими актами не только России, но и западным покровителям, намекая на непредсказуемую реакцию украинских беженцев.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused Western nations of justifying and participating in 'terrorist acts' by supplying arms to Ukraine, citing a drone attack on a college in Starobilsk. The attack, attributed to Ukrainian forces, killed six and injured 39 children.
