The Latest Breaking News from Terrorism

New US Sanctions on Hezbollah-Linked Network

The United States imposed on Wednesday new sanctions on 52 people and companies based in nine countries for assisting Lebanese businessman and art collector Nazem Said Ahmad, accused by Washington of financing Hezbollah. In a press statement, the US Department of State said that in coordination with the Department of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

NSW man charged after allegedly threatening to kill Brittany Higgins, fiance and pet dog

Detectives from the NSW Police Terrorism Investigation Squad arrest a 49-year-old man after he allegedly sent out threatening messages to Brittany Higgins.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

Prominent Boogaloo boy pleads guilty following probe that raised extremism concerns

DETROIT — Timothy Teagan, a prominent member of the far-right anti-government Boogaloo movement, pleaded guilty to gun- and drug-related charges Wednesday following an investigation by FBI counterterrorism investigators and could spend 13 months in federal prison.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Tunisian Authorities Close Ennahda Movement Offices, Mobilize to Ban its Political Activities

The headquarters of Ennahda Movement in all 24 governorates of Tunisia were shut down on Tuesday following “high-level orders” to security forces, informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. Decisions to ban all political activities of the movement are reportedly in the works, potentially paving the way for a complete ban of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

Commentary: States are using anti-terrorism laws against protesters

While federal law prohibits international terrorism, it defines but does not yet prohibit domestic terrorism. In the absence of congressional authorization, the FBI and Justice Department simply have not had the resources to address the increasing frequency of white supremacist violence over the last decade.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2023

Public urged to 'be vigilant' ahead of Eurovision finals

As thousands of visitors prepare to descend on Liverpool, police chiefs have asked people to be on their guard against terrorism and crime

Liverpool Echo · Apr 19, 2023

French publisher arrested in London on terrorism charge

Ernest Moret was stopped at rail station and taken into custody, where he was questioned about his participation in French protests

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Government and media ‘must make it clear’ terrorism is ‘completely unacceptable’

Benjamin Shaw, whose sister and two of his nieces were killed in the West Bank, spoke out during a ministerial visit to his north London home.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

French publisher arrested in London on terrorism charges 'over protests', firm says

A FRENCH publisher has been arrested in London on suspicion of terror offences over his alleged involvement in anti-pension reform protests in his…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023

French publisher held in London ‘on suspicion of terror offences’, employer says

Ernest Moret, who works at Editions La Fabrique, was allegedly detained by officers after arriving at St Pancras railway station from Paris.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023