Islamic State
Half of terrorist attacks in Europe last year were Islamist, EU report confirms
The majority of terror attacks in the EU last year were jihadist in nature, while five were labeled right-wing terrorism, and 12 were connected to left-wing or anarchist terrorism.
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
Individuals behind string of 'terrorist bombings' in Damascus arrested, Syrian official says
Morocco prevents attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State in Sahel
Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the government was not assisting their travel and that any who have committed crimes "can expect to face the full force of the law."
Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp - report
The Australian government has previously ruled out providing direct assistance for the return of Australian families linked to ISIS.
ISIS escalates rhetoric, seeks ‘new phase of fighting’ in Syria - analysis
Foreign fighters and sleeper cells remain a security concern as the group tries to revive its networks after years of territorial collapse.
Syria’s Kurds confront defeat after decades of resistance - opinion
Abandoned by allies and pressured by Turkey, Syria’s Kurds were forced to surrender autonomy to Damascus.
ISIS disrupts Damascus calm, says it assassinated Shi'ite figure
The attack, which took place on May 1, 2026, revived memories of the group’s past hit-and-run operations targeting carefully selected religious and military figures.
Australian women linked to ISIS arrested, accused of slavery after Syrian return
The Australian government said on Wednesday that four women and nine children who had been detained in northeast Syria planned to return to Australia, but would receive no government assistance.
Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said any returnee suspected of criminal activity would "face the full force of the law without exception," though he did not specify potential charges.
Islamic State-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control
The attacks risked triggering a scramble for territory across Mali's vast desert north, raising the prospect of significant gains by armed groups.
Austrian pleads guilty to foiled Islamic State-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert
The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the first of three planned concerts by the US pop star in Vienna.
Peace of the wicked: Mohammad Javad Zarif reframes the Iranian threat - opinion
A prolonged conflict reflects mutual attrition, not dominance that entitles one side to impose terms.
