Rivalry among Boko Haram factions compounds violence in northern Nigeria Splits within the armed group have led to factions setting up bases across northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
The authors of Section 230: 'The Supreme Court has provided much-needed certainty about the landmark internet law–but AI is uncharted territory' The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken: Section 230 will be left untouched. But Congress still faces the challenge of governing AI. Fortune · Sep 7, 2023
Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today NIA arrests ISIS leader in Chennai; violence reported in Jedarpalayam; 6 die in van-lorry collision in Salem. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
NIA arrests chief of Thrissur-based ISIS module in Chennai NIA arrests ISIS Thrissur module leader in Chennai. Suspect was on the run, preparing to flee using forged documents. NIA seized incriminating documents and digital devices. Module had planned terror acts in Kerala, conducted dry run and raised funds. Fugitive Tracking Team on trail of more absconding suspects. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
Uttar Pradesh: Two convicted for murder of retired school principal LUCKNOW: A special NIA court in Lucknow on Monday convicted two persons, Atif Muzaffar and Mohammed Faisal Khan, in a case related to killing of a retired school principal allegedly under the influence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023
One more suspect in Coimbatore car blast case arrested NIA arrests Mohammed Azarudeen in connection with Coimbatore car blast case. He was part of an ISIS module in TN and had indoctrinated other accused in the case. The blast was triggered by Jamesha Mubeen, who had met Azarudeen in prison and planned an attack to free him. The VBIED… The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023
NIA arrests two accused in 2022 Chittorgarh explosives seizure case The NIA has arrested two wanted accused persons, including the kingpin, in connection with the seizure of explosives and other bomb-making materials in Chittorgarh of Rajasthan in 2022 The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
FBI agents reportedly search for Uzbeks helped into US by smuggler with IS ties Episode reported by CNN required emergency memo to senior Biden officials and suggests agency does not know migrants’ whereabouts The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2023
Binance says intel shared with authorities led to capture of senior ISIS members in Asia Binance says it worked with crypto forensics firm TRM and the National Bank of Tajikistan to identify members of the terrorist cell. Fortune · Aug 25, 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin’s first video message since failed Wagner mutiny may have been his last Wagner boss shared a video earlier this week which suggested he was in an African country. In it he claimed his mercenary group is ‘making life a nightmare for Isis and al-Qaeda and other bandits’ The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
10 metal bands who thankfully retired before they turned rubbish While some bands may choose to push on years past their sell-by date, these metal icons called it quits at just the right time Metal Hammer · Aug 23, 2023
Lawsuit Over Alec Baldwin's Publicly Labeling Woman "Insurrectionist" for Her Jan. 6 Activities Dismissed by Court Plaintiffs sued for defamation, and also for negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress stemming from the comments aroused by Baldwin's posts. Reason · Aug 22, 2023
Wagner chief Prigozhin reappears in first video after mutiny - and says he is recruiting Wagner boss appears to be in an African country, and claims his mercenary group is ‘making life a nightmare for Isis and al-Qaeda and other bandits’ The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Maryland man charged with ISIS-inspired plot pleads guilty to planning separate airport attack A man charged in 2019 with planning an Islamic State-inspired attack at a Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023 Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns Two years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, ties between the neighbours deteriorate amid rise in armed attacks.
The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023 ISIS module case: Court remands seventh accused to NIA custody till August 18 MUMBAI: A court in Mumbai on Saturday remanded to the National Investigation Agency's custody the seventh accused arrested in connection with the Maharashtra ISIS module case.
Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2023 At least 20 Syrian soldiers killed in ISIL ambush Deadly attack on a bus carrying Syrian troops was carried out by ISIL fighters who lost last territory in 2019.
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023 Despite multiple crises, Tunisia’s president still has his supporters Economic crisis and political repression have pushed many away, but Saied is still backed by some.
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2023 Niger coup: why an Ecowas-led military intervention is unlikely Hopes are fading for a quick resolution of Niger’s coup or the potential use of force by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) to free Nigerien president Mohammed Bazoum and restore him to power.
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023 Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.
The Times of India · Aug 5, 2023 NIA makes sixth arrest in ISIS Maharashtra module case MUMBAI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested a person from Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly being part of a module of the terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officials said.
The Conversation · Aug 5, 2023 Storm Antoni: why naming storms is a risky business Since 2015, the UK’s Met Office has used forenames to label storms, as a strategy for improving people’s awareness of severe weather warnings. The list of names for the 2023 storm season was compiled in conjunction with the Irish forecaster Met Éireann and KNMI, the Dutch national weather forecasting service.
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023 Attacks in Pakistan buttressed by region’s ‘militant’ landscape: Analysts Armed group attacks in Pakistan have increased by 79 percent during the first half of this year, a research group says.
Dynamite News · Aug 2, 2023 NIA arrests another accused in Coimbatore car bomb explosion case The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another person in connection with last year's ISISI-inspired car bomb blast case of Coimbatore, in which the prime accused was killed in the terror explosion triggered by a vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Read further on Dynamite News :
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2023 ISIL claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54 people Funerals held for the victims of Sunday’s suicide attack, which also wounded nearly 200 people.