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- Islamic State claims responsibility for Moscow attack
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Number of Wounded in Crocus City Hall Attack Rises to 360: The number of people wounded in Friday’s deadly concert hall attack has risen to 360 ...
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What we know so far about the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall: The incident at Crocus City Hall, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility ...
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Moscow rampage reveals ambition, deadly reach of ISIS successor groups: Before Friday’s massacre, ISIS spinoffs were on the march from North Africa to South Asia ...
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Quick Glance: ISIS-K: Ambition and Deadly Reach in Moscow
- The recent attack in Moscow highlights the ambition and deadly reach of ISIS successor groups.
- ISIS-K specializes in external attacks and has carried out deadly assaults in Iran and Russia this year.
- The group has expanded across Central Asia, recruiting members with local language skills.
- Russia remains vulnerable to attacks by Islamist extremists inspired by ISIS-K.
A Not-So-Bright Nowruz for Afghanistan’s Girls: The festival traditionally marks the beginning of the school year. For the thousands of girls who are prevented ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/a-not-so-bright-nowruz-for-afghanistans-girls/
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Mass kidnapping in Nigeria: Armed group releases 287 schoolchildren: In early March, armed men attack a primary and secondary school in northern Nigeria and ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Bewaffnete-Gruppe-laesst-287-Schulkinder-frei-article24827401.html
Death Toll In Moscow Concert Hall Attack Rises To 133: The Islamic State group’s Afghanistan branch claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack in a statement ...
huffpost.com/entry/russia-detains-11-in-an-attack-on-moscow-concert-hall-that-killed-at-least-115_n_65fed8fce4b0aed9784e1951
U.N. Has Flown $2.9B in Cash to Afghanistan Since Taliban Seized Control: The U.S. State Department has previously said that no U.S. funds went to the militant ...
propublica.org/article/united-nations-cash-afghanistan-following-taliban-takeover
Sanctions: The USA and the EU are currently punishing a dozen countries worldwide
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Why ISIS-K Hates Putin—and Went After Moscow: The Russian dictator was clearly caught off guard.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/isis-k-moscow-putin-crocus-mall-terrorist-attack.html
Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
Wanted by the USA with a bounty: Al-Qaeda reports death of its leader in Yemen: Chalid al-Batarfi was at the head of Al-Qaeda in Yemen for four years ...
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In the Conflict Between the West and Authoritarian Foes, Islamic State Sees All Sides as Targets
wsj.com/world/middle-east/in-the-conflict-between-the-west-and-authoritarian-foes-islamic-state-sees-all-sides-as-targets-4e7277f3
U.S. sanctions expansive al-Shabaab money laundering, facilitator network - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/12/sanctions-al-Shabaab/6681710213426/
BREAKING: Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday killing at least 40 people, wounding more than 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said ... Show more
China In Eurasia Briefing: Xi, Putin, And A Battle Of Narratives Over The Moscow Concert Attack
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Pay Rs 20 for Rs 2 lakh cover: What PM Suraksha Bima Scheme is all about: PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, which provides insurance for death or disability due to ...
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White House Says Moscow Attack Warning Validates ISIS-K Strategy: The White House said intelligence offering an early warning of the deadly Moscow attack ...
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Discount of 3% for paying tax due in one go | eKathimerini.com: Taxpayers who choose to pay the total amount of their income tax dues this year in one lump sum ...
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FM Dar eyes early resumption of PIA flights between Pakistan, UK: Calling for an end to nearly four-year suspension of Pakistan International Airlines ...
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Why Russia ignored the CIA’s terror attack warning: The attack on the Crocus City concert hall in the Moscow suburbs, which left 137 people dead ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/why-russia-ignored-the-cias-terror-attack-warning/
Soldiers kill five terrorists in Borno villages: Personnel of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than five terrorists during clearance operations in Borno ...
punchng.com/soldiers-kill-five-terrorists-in-borno-villages/
Slog AM: Seattle's Republican City Attorney Charges Asylum-Seeker Advocates for City Hall Protest, Boeing CEO Will Step Down, Ozempic Is Making Babies
thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/03/25/79442933/slog-am-seattles-republican-city-attorney-charges-asylum-seeker-advocates-for-city-hall-protest-boeing-ceo-will-step-down-ozempic-is-makin
Frenkendorfer Tandem: Transporting furniture is also part of the integration: Two young refugees from Afghanistan meet a Swiss pensioner every week ...
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday: Further changes to cannabis law expected, Deutsche Bahn offers bodycams to train conductors ...
thelocal.de/20240325/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-18
Somalia: 16 Suspects Arrested in Somalia Hotel Attack: Somalia's security agents have arrested 16 people in connection with the March 14 attack on an upscale ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403250064.html
Over 200 Nigerian students released after abduction in Kaduna: The kidnapping on March 7 was the first mass abduction in the country since 2021.
nation.africa/africa/news/over-200-nigerian-students-released-after-abduction-in-kaduna-4566806
Police nab 40 ISIL suspects in eight provinces - Türkiye News: Turkish security forces have captured 40 suspects in a series of operations targeting ISIL across ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/police-nab-40-isil-suspects-in-eight-provinces-191880
Afghanistan's school year starts without more than 1 million girls barred by Taliban
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/afghanistans-school-year-starts-1-million-girls-barred-108302026
Inside details of 19 ‘terrorism financiers’ indicted by Nigerian govt: The 19 entities include 13 individuals and six firms.
premiumtimesng.com/news/679583-inside-details-of-19-terrorism-financiers-indicted-by-nigerian-govt.html
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap about 100 in weekend attacks: The abductions come after an armed gang seized 286 students and staff from a school in early March.
nation.africa/africa/news/gunmen-in-nigeria-kidnap-about-100-in-weekend-attacks-4560466
‘India stands in solidarity with Russia’: PM Modi condemns Moscow concert hall attack
indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-condemns-moscow-concert-hall-attack-9229633/
REPORT: 2024 Has Recorded More Mass Abduction Victims in Nigeria Than 2019 and 2020 Combined
fij.ng/article/report-2024-has-recorded-more-mass-abduction-victims-in-nigeria-than-2019-and-2020-combined/
Iraqi school textbooks scrutinized over antisemitism, Shi’ization: Report by watchdog Impact-SE highlights worrying trends in the former home of the ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-792979
India moves to implement citizenship law that excludes Muslims: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law ...
apnews.com/article/india-citizenship-law-modi-muslims-fca6fc85c494238f4e93e66785e8b81f
Nigeria : More kidnappings are feared as state body prepares intervention measures | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/11/nigeria-more-kidnappings-are-feared-as-state-body-prepares-intervention-measures/
Vigilantes intervene: Terrorists kidnap 287 school children in Nigeria: An armed group attacks a school in northwestern Nigeria and kidnaps hundreds of students ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Terroristen-entfuehren-287-Schulkinder-in-Nigeria-article24791878.html
Nigeria kidnappings: Who's behind them and what do they want: Nigeria is one of the world's kidnapping hot spots. DW explains who carries out the abductions ...
dw.com/en/nigeria-kidnappings-whos-behind-them-and-what-do-they-want/a-68472852
Russia says it thwarted planned attack on synagogue: An unknown number of "Islamic State" gunmen were killed when FSB agents tried to arrest them ...
dw.com/en/russia-says-it-thwarted-planned-attack-on-synagogue/a-68463018
SAS troops investigated over Syria war crime claims: UK Special Forces have been deployed in Syria in the past decade in operations against Islamic State.
bbc.com/news/uk-68484740
Father of Marine Killed in Afghanistan Arrested During Biden’s Speech: Steve Nikoui yelled “Abbey Gate, Abbey Gate” during the speech, a reference to where his ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/08/us/politics/abbey-gate-yelling-state-of-union.html
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league game
apnews.com/article/cristiano-ronaldo-suspension-saudi-arabia-47bf6c5600e477122aebb63f38fc5be1
Quick Glance: Cristiano Ronaldo punished for vulgar reaction to Messi chants
- Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent in Al-Nassr's upcoming match against Al-Hazm.
- Following Ronaldo's celebration, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) imposed a one-match ban and a fine of 30,000 Saudi Riyals.
- In addition to the initial fine, Ronaldo must pay an extra 20,000 Riyals to Al-Shabab.
- Ronaldo contested any wrongdoing and drew a parallel between his actions in Saudi Arabia and their reception in Europe.
Chemical weapons watchdog blames Islamic State for 2015 Syria attack: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on Thursday identified ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/chemical-weapons-watchdog-blames-islamic-state-2015-syria-attack-2024-02-22/
U.K. High Court Hears U.S.’s Extradition Case Against Julian Assange in 2nd Day of Pivotal Appeal
democracynow.org/2024/2/21/headlines/uk_high_court_hears_uss_extradition_case_against_julian_assange_in_2nd_day_of_pivotal_appeal
Minister says Afghan commandos described 'horrific' SAS war crimes: Johnny Mercer says accounts given by Afghan commandos who supported the SAS 'confirmed my ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68358760
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to Texas and Florida social media laws: These cases raise a critical question for the First Amendment and the future of ...
npr.org/2024/02/26/1233506273/supreme-court-social-media-laws
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Debates State Laws Impacting Social Media
- The Supreme Court grappled with laws from Republican-led states that could affect how social media platforms regulate user-generated content.
- The laws aimed to address conservative concerns about alleged political bias on social media platforms.
- While some justices questioned the laws, others cautioned against a broad ruling, highlighting potential pitfalls.
- Diverse perspectives from the justices and state lawyers were evident during the hearing, with the court's decision in these cases still pending.
Harry makes surprise appearance at sports awards hours after losing legal challenge
itv.com/news/2024-02-28/prince-harry-makes-surprise-appearance-at-sports-awards
US assessing whether air strike against al-Shabaab in Somalia killed two Cuban doctors held by group
cnn.com/2024/02/19/politics/us-air-strike-somalia-assessing-cuban-doctors/
A British-born woman who traveled to Syria as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State lost her latest appeal over the removal of her citizenship ... Show more
Kerala's IS colonies benefitting from M'sian funds, Indian portal claims: The Commune says Indian authorities are probing if the funds have been invested in ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/02/27/keralas-is-colonies-benefitting-from-msian-funds-indian-portal-claims/
287 students abducted by gunmen in the latest school attack in Nigeria, headteacher says
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Quick Glance: Large Number of Students Abducted in Nigeria - Alarming
- Following the abduction of over 200 individuals, mostly women and children, by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria, another attack occurred.
- A school headteacher reported that armed men attacked a primary school in Nigeria's northwest region and abducted nearly 300 students.
- The attack took place shortly after the morning assembly at 8 am, where almost 200 pupils were taken hostage before aid arrived.
- The recent attacks highlight the deteriorating security crisis in Nigeria, which led to several hundred casualties in 2023 according to an AP analysis.
JUST IN: Nine out of 102 abducted Borno IDPs return home: Nine out of the 102 Gamboru-Ngala, Borno State IDPs reportedly abducted by Boko Haram terrorists while ...
punchng.com/just-in-nine-out-of-102-abducted-borno-idps-return-home/
Over 96,000 Afghan migrants returned to country in one month: The Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has said that more than 96 ...
timesofoman.com/article/142864-over-96000-afghan-migrants-returned-to-country-in-one-month
The Centrality of Security in the Pakistan-US Relationship: Even while expanding cooperation into other areas, Pakistan is keen on reviving the traditional ...
thediplomat.com/2024/01/the-centrality-of-security-in-the-pakistan-us-relationship/
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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to Launch Anti-Jihadist Force: The head of Niger's armed forces, Moussa Salaou Barmou, has announced the formation of a new ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088690.html
Bill establishing minimum corporate taxation submitted to Parliament: The Economy and Finance Ministry has submitted to Parliament a draft taxation bill that ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1233685/bill-establishing-minimum-corporate-taxation-submitted-to-parliament/
Terror strikes in northeast #Nigeria as suspected insurgents abduct 50 saudigazette.com.sa/article/641020
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Terrorists Sentenced to 19 Years for Plotting Nairobi Court Bombing
allafrica.com/stories/202403080030.html
Nigeria: Boko Haram Ex-Fighters Threaten to Return to the Bush: Frustrated by unmet needs, former Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria are threatening to resume their ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403060515.html
Pakistani envoy calls for UN probe into TTP's financing, acquiring of weapons: Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1165483-pakistani-envoy-calls-for-un-probe-into-ttps-financing-acquiring-of-weapons
SAS soldiers in UK arrested over Syria war crimes allegations: LONDON: Five members of Britain’s elite SAS special forces unit have been arrested on suspicion of ...
arabnews.com/node/2472011/middle-east
Nigeria: Suspected MIlitants Kidnap Nearly 50 Women in Nigeria: The kidnappings occurred in a remote area in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram and Islamic ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403070027.html
The Curious Case of the Kerman Attacks: What recent terror strikes in Iran reveal about the Islamic Republic’s politics of survival
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State paid 460 million euros in citizen benefit to employable migrants: More than 600,000 employable migrants from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq, for example ...
focus.de/finanzen/news/menschen-aus-syrien-afghanistan-irak-460-millionen-euro-buergergeld-fuer-erwerbsfaehige-migranten-in-einem-monat_id_259729948.html
Israel-Hamas War and Middle East News: Latest Updates: The secretary of state was in Cairo on the second day of a regional trip that was also aimed at rallying ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/02/06/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news
Japan's capital spending jumps 16.4% in Oct.-Dec., in boost to GDP - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240304/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
How did the Ottoman caliphate come to an end?: It's 100 years since Turkey's Grand National Assembly abolished the 1,300-year old caliphate on 3 March 1924 ...
middleeasteye.net/discover/explain-turkey-ottoman-caliphate-abolished
A woman who traveled to Syria as a teenager to join the Islamic State group has lost her appeal against the British government's decision to revoke her U.K ... Show more
UN says Europe to see more migrants if Sudan's conflict continues: UN says Europe to face new influx of migrants. Sudan is facing displacement crisis due to war ...
wionews.com/videos/un-says-europe-to-see-more-migrants-if-sudans-conflict-continues-687405
Bank Muscat inaugurates lightening project for Al Shabab Sports Team in Saham: Bank Muscat inaugurates lightening project for Al Shabab Sports Team in Saham
timesofoman.com/article/142535-bank-muscat-inaugurates-lightening-project-for-al-shabab-sports-team-in-saham
Amir’s visit to Qatar bolsters decades-long partnership | kuwaittimes: Amir’s visit to Qatar bolsters decades-long partnership - Kuwait - KUWAIT: The upcoming ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/11317/kuwait/other-news/amirs-visit-to-qatar-bolsters-decades-long-partnership/
Indonesia says women's rights advocacy should remain a priority in Afghanistan - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/02/20/indonesia-says-womens-rights-advocacy-should-remain-a-priority-in-afghanistan.html
Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said there is no danger of DAP turning into “MCA 2.0” as there are major differences between the two parties ... Show more
Set up task force to deal with AI use, govt told: Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan says with the introduction of Sora by OpenAI, ‘we really need to talk about AI’.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/02/22/set-up-task-force-to-deal-with-ai-use-govt-told/
‘They only knew how to fight’: school helps girls to heal after Boko Haram: The militant group continues to abduct schoolchildren in north-eastern Nigeria ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/20/nigeria-borno-lafiya-sarari-school-psychological-support-girls-abducted-boko-haram
Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera joins the Kolkata Knight Riders for his reserve price of INR 50 lakh.#IPL2024 READ: bit.ly/49lNa6C
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