Islamic State

France is redefining its security and military cooperation with Syria, including potential support from French special forces to combat Islamic State. The announcement was made by President Macron during a visit to Damascus, though security challenges persist in the country.

A Google executive testified that a YouTube video falsely claiming a Sydney massacre survivor is a 'crisis actor' met platform standards and would remain online. The video, which included antisemitic conspiracy theories and false accusations against survivor Arsen Ostrovsky, was reviewed at senior levels by YouTube. The inquiry highlighted concerns about the spread of antisemitism and misinformation following the December attack.

The Malian army reported rebel attacks on northern towns including Gao and Sévaré. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced an offensive targeting Anefis, with no immediate casualties. The attack follows a recent coordinated strike by FLA and al-Qaida's JNIM affiliate that killed Mali's defense minister and seized key northern towns.

The Malian army reported rebel attacks on northern towns Gao and Sévaré, with the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) targeting Anefis as part of a separatist offensive seeking independence in northern Mali. The region, including Niger and Burkina Faso, faces escalating militant threats from al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates, with government forces accused of civilian casualties. A late April coordinated attack by FLA and JNIM killed the defense minister and captured key northern towns.

The Malian army reported rebel attacks on northern towns including Gao and Sévaré, with the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announcing a new offensive targeting Anefis. Separatists in northern Mali seek independence, and a recent coordinated attack in late April by FLA and JNIM resulted in the defense minister's death and control of key towns.

The United States has withdrawn most forces deployed for a May operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria, now providing intelligence support at Nigeria's request. The operation killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and degraded the group's leadership, with AFRICOM highlighting the partnership as a model for African security cooperation.

The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against 'Islamic State' militants in northeastern Nigeria. The US continues to provide intelligence support at the request of Abuja.

Nine people were killed and 20 injured in a cafe blast near Damascus' main courthouse complex on July 2, 2026. Syrian officials pledged to arrest those responsible, but no group has claimed the attack. A separate attack on a checkpoint in Jaramana wounded three security forces members and resulted in one death.

A cafe blast in Damascus killed nine people and injured 20 others, with Syrian officials vowing to pursue justice. A separate attack on a checkpoint in Jaramana wounded three security forces members and killed a suspect. No group has claimed responsibility for the cafe explosion.

An explosive device detonated in a cafe near Damascus' main courthouse, killing at least nine people and wounding 20 others. No group has claimed responsibility, and Syrian authorities are investigating the attack as part of ongoing security challenges amid efforts to stabilize the country.

An explosive device detonated in a Damascus cafe, killing at least four people and injuring 10 others near the main courthouse complex. No group has claimed responsibility, and security forces investigated the scene. Syria’s new rulers, since December 2024, have intensified efforts to counter Islamic State militants to prevent such attacks.

Rights groups criticize Turkey's province-wide protest ban and mass arrests ahead of the NATO summit. Hundreds, including LGBTQ activists, leftist groups, and alleged Islamic State supporters, were detained. NATO denied accreditation to some Turkish journalists, drawing further condemnation.

An Australian woman and her daughter are set to return to Australia from a Syrian camp housing families of Islamic State fighters under strict conditions. The woman is the last Australian held in the camp for such families.

The last Australian woman suspected of links to the Islamic State group will return home, as announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Dozens of women and children have been repatriated from Syrian detention camps, where they were held after the collapse of Islamic State's caliphate. Many of the women joined the group by following husbands who became jihadist fighters.

A U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria killed a senior Islamic State member, according to U.S. Central Command. The attack was confirmed by the military branch overseeing operations in the region.

A US airstrike killed senior Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in northwest Syria on June 19, according to the US military's Central Command. The strike was part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorists targeting Americans.

US Central Command confirmed a US air strike in Syria killed senior Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi. The strike occurred in northwestern Syria.

A North Carolina man was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to pledging allegiance to ISIS. He was arrested at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and used social media to recruit members while sending money to the terrorist organization.

A UK parliamentary committee warned that the legal test for revoking British citizenship is too vague, risking misuse and abuse by future governments. The report recommended replacing the 'public good' standard with a narrower criterion tied to conduct 'seriously prejudicial to the vital interests' of the UK. The issue was highlighted by the case of Shamima Begum, who was stripped of her citizenship for joining the Islamic State group.

Turkey detained 209 people in Ankara ahead of the July NATO summit, targeting suspected links to extremist groups like the Islamic State and a far-left militant organization. Security measures for the summit include banning demonstrations and restricting access to key areas, as Turkey has previously detained hundreds in similar operations.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have surpassed 1,000 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatments. Contact tracing remains a major challenge at 55% coverage, while violence from rebel groups in Ituri province complicates response efforts and displaces communities.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatment. Contact tracing is only 55% complete, with over 35,000 contacts to trace, while violence from Islamic State-backed rebels complicates response efforts.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks vaccines or treatments. Contact tracing remains challenging at 55% coverage, while ongoing violence from rebel groups complicates response efforts and forces displacement.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo's Ituri province have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment. Contact tracing remains a major challenge at 55% coverage, while ongoing violence from the Islamic State-backed Allied Democratic Force complicates response efforts and displaces populations.

Women in Syria's Roj camp report increased violence, intimidation, and night raids since January 2026, according to a Repatriate the Children report. The camp, controlled by Kurdish-led forces, holds women and children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters, with detainees describing beatings, gunfire, and children being separated from mothers.

Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing explosions and gunfire. Security forces repelled the attack, and the airport resumed normal operations. This is the second such attack this year, following an Islamic State claim in January targeting Niger's drone assets.

Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, causing explosions and gunfire. This is the second attack at the airport this year, with Islamic State claiming responsibility for a January drone-targeting attack. The airport, a strategic hub for Niger's air force and regional military alliance, remains a target for jihadis.

Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing explosions and gunfire. Security forces responded after the attackers breached airport security, marking the second such attack at the airport this year. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a similar attack in January, and Niger, under a military junta since a 2023 coup, faces ongoing jihadi violence in the Sahel region.

An ISIS bride is testifying in court that she rejected the Islamic State regime after its collapse and is seeking freedom after seven years in a harsh Syrian desert camp. She claims to have shunned the brutal group's authority following its downfall.

On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and wounding 53. The shooter, Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group during a standoff before being killed by police.

Russia and the Taliban signed a military-technical agreement, deepening institutional ties and enabling Russian influence in Afghanistan. The deal includes weapons, training, and intelligence sharing, while countering ISIS-K serves as a stated rationale. The partnership shifts regional security dynamics, bypassing U.S. involvement.

Sen. Eric Schmitt criticized Sen. Mazie Hirono during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over her concerns about the SCAM Act, which targets denaturalization of citizens convicted of fraud and other crimes. Hirono, a naturalized citizen, argued the bill imposes second-class citizenship on naturalized individuals, while Schmitt defended deporting criminals, including fraudsters and terrorists, under the legislation. The Trump administration highlighted anti-fraud efforts recovering billions in taxpayer funds.

Sen. Eric Schmitt criticized Sen. Mazie Hirono during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over her opposition to the SCAM Act, which targets denaturalization of citizens convicted of fraud and crimes. Hirono, a naturalized citizen, argued the bill imposes second-class citizenship on naturalized individuals, while Schmitt defended deporting criminals who exploit the system. The Trump administration highlighted anti-fraud efforts recovering billions.

An Australian court is hearing bail arguments for Zeinab Ahmad, a woman accused of enslaving a Yazidi teenager in Syria. Ahmad's lawyer proposed conditions including an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet and religious counseling if released, but police argue these would not mitigate the risk posed by her alleged ties to Islamic State.

The Islamic State and an ISIS-affiliated media outlet are threatening Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago-born individual, ahead of his World Cup-related trip to Spain.

International inspectors discovered hidden chemical weapons materials in Syria, including munitions and production records, as the country transitions under new security arrangements. The findings, reported by the OPCW, reveal over 100 potential sites linked to Syria's chemical weapons program, amid instability following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government and shifting control of territories.

A Yazidi woman alleged she was enslaved, raped, and beaten by a family in Syria linked to the Islamic State group. Zeinab Ahmad and her mother Kawsar Ahmad face slavery charges in an Australian court after returning from a Syrian refugee camp. The woman claimed Zeinab's father, Mohammed Ahmad, bought her for $10,000 in 2017 and subjected her to sexual and physical abuse.

An Australian woman linked to Islamic State, Zeinab Ahmad, faced court proceedings in Melbourne for slavery offenses. She is accused of living with a teenage slave who was repeatedly raped by her father, as detailed during her bail application.

Experts warn of a rising terrorism threat in Africa, with al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates like Al Shabaab and ISWAP gaining capabilities through technology and expanding operations. The U.S. has reduced its military presence in Africa by 75% while focusing counterterrorism efforts on Somalia and Nigeria.

An Australian woman accused of joining the Islamic State group has renounced violent jihad, according to her lawyer, but faces charges for joining a terrorist organization and attempting to indoctrinate her children. Her bail application was adjourned, with allegations including recruitment efforts and support for terrorist acts in Syria.