Feds still not tackling domestic terror White supremacists and other extremists are a "persistent and lethal" threat — and law enforcement hasn't adjusted Salon · Nov 28, 2022
Yemen Presidential Council Stresses Need to Take Deterrent Measures against Houthi Terror Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council said on Sunday it will implement deterrent punitive measures against the Iran-backed Houthi militias in response to its terrorist escalation. It held the militias fully responsible for the consequences of their attacks on life-saving humanitarian supplies. PLC Chairman Dr. Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 28, 2022
Australia reduces national terrorism threat to 'possible' The head of Australia’s main domestic spy agency says the country has downgraded its terrorism threat level from “probable” to “possible” for the first time since 2014 The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Australia lowers terror threat level for first time since 2014 Australia lowered its terrorism threat level on Monday to "possible" from "probable" for the first time in eight years, citing a reduced risk of attacks from extremists. Reuters · Nov 28, 2022
Low terror threat from Syria repatriation All Australians repatriated from Syria have been assessed to be a low terror risk and their return did not affect the lowering of the terrorism threat level. AAP · Nov 28, 2022
Australia’s terrorism threat level downgraded to ‘possible’ after eight years as ‘probable’ Asio says the risk of attack has changed as fewer extremists likely to act The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022
Australia's terror threat level lowered for first time in almost a decade Australia's national terrorism threat level is being lowered from "probable" to "possible", but authorities are warning a deadly attack could still happen here in the next 12 months. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50 Intelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next year at 50-50. AAP · Nov 28, 2022
‘The youngest victim of Russian terrorism’: Ukraine buries two-day-old baby Serhiyko killed by shelling Ukrainian officials say newborn was killed after artillery fire hit maternity ward in Vilniansk The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022
Kashmiri Pandits Hold Barefoot March In Jammu, Demand To Ensure Their "Right To Life" Kashmiri Pandit Migrant Employees held a barefoot march in Jammu demanding that the government should address their safety concerns while bringing out a comprehensive roadmap to relocate them in the Valley. Dynamite News · Nov 27, 2022
Oppenheim to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Problem Isn’t Houthis, It’s Their Destructive Behavior The UK ambassador to Yemen, Richard Oppenheim, acknowledged that he has direct communication channels with the Houthis and confirmed that he had dined with the group’s spokesman, Mohammed Abdulsalam, in Muscat three months ago, as did his predecessor Michael Aron. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Oppenheim affirmed that the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 27, 2022
Three Killed In Israel Attack That Suggests A Change In Terrorist Tactics Wednesday’s terror bombing in Jerusalem sent shock waves throughout the State of Israel since it was a different style of attack Zenger · Nov 26, 2022
Türkiye Bans Events in Istiklal Avenue after Terrorist Blast The Turkish authorities have imposed a ban on events in Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, after a terrorist attack there that claimed the lives of six people and wounded 81 others. The Governor of Istanbul, Ali Yerlikaya has issued an order regarding the measures to be taken to maintain security, peace, and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 26, 2022
Iraq Stresses Significance of Ties with US Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed on Friday the importance of his country’s ties with the United States. Iraq is seeking balanced ties with its regional and international environment in a way that preserves national sovereignty, he said as he welcomed a US Congress delegation headed by Senator Mark… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 26, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Nov 25, 2022 A new foreign policy headache for Biden as Israel forms its most right-wing government ever WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is grappling with how to deal with a new Israeli government that will be the most right-wing in that country's history and may stand in the way of core U.S. goals for the Middle East.
France 24 · Nov 25, 2022 How pro-terrorism accounts are circumventing moderation on social media Activity from terrorist organisations operating on Twitter has increased by at least 69% since multibillionaire Elon Musk took over the social network, according to researchers focused on online extremism. But these accounts have had to get creative to circumvent content moderation. From "sock puppet" accounts to coded messages and "broken"…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 25, 2022 Morocco Hosts Regional Meeting on Fighting Terrorism The Moroccan city of Rabat hosted on Thursday the first regional meeting dedicated to the development of an implementation plan of the Arab regional strategy to fight terrorism. The two-day meeting is being held at the Moroccan Foreign Ministry with an aim to discuss measures to prevent terrorism in the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 25, 2022 Iran 'Defends' Strikes on Northern Iraq, in Letter to UN Iran told the UN on Thursday that it had no choice but to act in self-defense by striking Kurdish rebel groups in northern Iraq, state media reported. The Iranian republic has launched a series of cross-border missile and drone strikes on Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups, based in Iraq, which it blames…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 London barber who received Covid grants sent £25k to IS fighter, court told Tarek Namouz accused of making at least seven money transfers to Islamic State fighter last year
The Times of India · Nov 24, 2022 Enemy of Shias are enemy of Hindustan, say Shia leaders of Lucknow LUCKNOW: Calling Pakistan the stronghold of terrorism, the Shia leaders in Lucknow said enemy of Shia are enemy of Hindustan.
The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022 Ukraine war: EU parliament names Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism' – but it won't stop the missiles The EU parliament has declared Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism. The largely symbolic resolution, which passed by a 494-58 vote on November 23, has no particular real-world consequences, but reflects MEPs’ condemnation of Russia’s “deliberate physical destruction of civilian infrastructure and mass murder of Ukrainian civilians with…
Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2022 Europe has labelled Russia a state sponsor of terror. What next? Experts say the European Parliament’s move is largely symbolic and unlikely to be applied to other aggressor nations.
The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022 Al-Shabaab: sensational media reports about Kenyan terror attacks keep kids out of school Sensational reporting on terror attacks in Kenya is keeping children out of school, with dire consequences for their education and their futures.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 24, 2022 Yemeni FM: Houthi Officials Involved in Crimes Blacklisted...Peace Is Their Enemy The Yemeni government is preparing to blacklist several Houthi leaders and entities in implementation of its decision to classify the Iran-backed militia as a terrorist group. Houthi government, military, and political officials, alongside any individual who has been proven to be involved in crimes, wars, or crimes that violate international…
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022 European Parliament declares Russia a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ after attacks on Ukraine civilians European lawmakers took decision on Wednesday as more civilians were reportedly killed in a missile strike by Vladimir Putin’s forces, including a 17-year-old girl