Terror

British police have arrested five men under terrorism and explosives legislation close to a US air base in the UK. Details about the suspects, the base involved and the alleged plot have not yet been released. The arrests are the latest in a series of counter-terrorism operations and are drawing attention given the target's connection to US forces.

US prosecutors have charged an Iraqi national with coordinating at least 20 terrorist attacks, which authorities say were carried out in an effort to prevent a war with Iran. The case ties a series of attacks to a campaign aimed at derailing conflict between the United States and Iran. Details about the suspect's identity, the locations of the attacks, and potential victims have not been fully disclosed.

Commentary by Prashant Dhawan is circulating with the claim that US President Donald Trump warned of a terrorist threat targeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin, casting the American president as having 'saved' his Russian counterpart. The story is drawing wide attention, with viewers debating the reported US intelligence warning and what it says about Trump's relationship with Putin.

Ukrainian-language news reports are claiming a terror attack in Moscow, with updates reportedly linked to Oleshky. Details of what happened, when, and at whose hands are not specified in the claims, and no official confirmation from Russian authorities is included. The story is being shared widely under urgent-news framing, drawing large attention from audiences following the war's spillover effects.

The 'Second Line in the Sky' event has returned to Bourbon Street in New Orleans to honor the victims of the terrorist attack there. Organizers staged the tribute along the famous street, drawing crowds as the city continues to remember those killed. Residents and visitors alike are reflecting on the tragedy as the memorial tradition returns.

The 2018 horror-action film '6-Headed Shark Attack: Island Terror' is drawing large viewership as a full, dubbed version circulates on free streaming channels. The low-budget creature feature follows a mutated six-headed shark terrorizing an island, in the tradition of the sharksploitation genre. Audiences are engaging heavily with the full-length upload, with engagement reaching around 169,000.

A small neo-Nazi terror group known as "Terror 18", organised through a WhatsApp chat, was reportedly planning to set fire to a migrant facility in Lower Saxony, Germany. Members of a local antifa group are credited with disrupting the plot before anyone was harmed, and supporters online are praising the intervention as having saved lives.

A woman who says she infiltrated Iran's regime is warning the UK about the threat she claims it poses, in an interview hosted by Liam Tuffs. The discussion focuses on her alleged insider experience and warnings about Iranian activity in Britain. No independent details from the conversation are available, so the specifics of her claims remain unclear.

Ahlam Tamimi, the Palestinian militant behind the 2001 Sbarro pizzeria bombing in Jerusalem that killed 15 people, has been served with a US civil lawsuit through X, according to The Jerusalem Post. The service of documents via the social media platform follows US efforts to hold her accountable after Jordan refused to extradite her to America.

A year after a terror attack at Bondi beach in Sydney, survivors and witnesses are recounting the moment bullets began flying at the crowded beachfront. The anniversary has prompted reflection on the attack, its victims and the emergency response, with Australian media revisiting firsthand accounts of what unfolded.

Fifteen years ago the NSU's murders were uncovered, revealing a neo-Nazi cell responsible for killing ten people, most of them with immigrant backgrounds, in Germany. The anniversary has renewed discussion of how authorities failed for years to link the attacks to right-wing extremism, and of the lessons still relevant for confronting far-right terrorism today.

India's National Investigation Agency is probing the arson attack on a synagogue in Kochi, Kerala, and reportedly suspects a Malayali man described as the 'boss' behind the act, alleged to have international terror connections. The case is drawing attention due to the rare targeting of a Jewish place of worship in southern India and the possible cross-border terrorism angle.

ABC's Four Corners has aired the second part of its Bondi investigation, titled 'Path to Terror'. The programme traces the background and radicalisation of those behind the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, examining how the perpetrators moved toward extremism and what authorities may have missed. Viewers can watch the episode on ABC iview.

Police Commissioner has disclosed new details about the second teenager arrested in a terror-related case, describing information described as shocking. The comments were carried by major Australian outlets including the Herald Sun and NT News. Authorities have not released full specifics, but the arrest reportedly relates to the same investigation as the first teen's detention.

The Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) took part in the Global Governance Forum, a gathering focused on international cooperation and multilateral governance. The participation highlights the UN's ongoing efforts to connect counter-terrorism work with broader global policy discussions. Details of the director's remarks or specific contributions were not immediately available.

The Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan, closed to movement after the April Pahalgam terror attack, will temporarily open to allow a group of Pakistani Sikh pilgrims to cross into India ahead of Diwali. The limited exception is being framed as a humanitarian gesture for religious pilgrimage even as broader ties between the two countries remain frozen.

Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service has arrested a 'high-value' militant suspect in Kirkuk, a city whose status remains disputed between Baghdad and the Kurdish region. The operation was reported by regional media, which highlighted the suspect's seniority. Kirkuk has long been a flashpoint for security operations targeting remnants of militant networks, and such raids are closely watched for what they signal about stability in the contested territories.

Israeli authorities have foiled an alleged terror plot in Jerusalem, arresting a 19-year-old suspect said to have been planning a massacre at Lions' Gate, one of the entrances to the Old City. The report, circulated with thanks to God for the outcome, highlighted the arrest as a prevented mass-casualty attack. No further details on the suspect's affiliation or the operation have been released.

Israeli authorities say they foiled a major combined terror attack in Jerusalem, arresting a 19-year-old resident of the Beit Hanina neighborhood. The arrest reportedly prevented what officials described as a coordinated plot, though further details about the alleged targets or methods have not been widely reported. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing security tensions in the city.

The trial of defendants charged over the terror attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, has begun, according to Jordanian news agency Petra and local outlet Fana News. No further details about the defendants, charges or hearings were immediately given. The 2016 Karak attack, in which gunmen targeted police and civilians including at the church, remains one of Jordan's most significant recent security incidents.

The Israeli military says airstrikes in Gaza have killed seven militants, among them a Hamas commander the IDF says was involved in holding a hostage in the Gaza Strip. The announcement came amid ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, where strikes continue to target Hamas figures the military describes as commanders or fighters.

Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions is opposing the release on bail of a person convicted over the 2019 Dusit D2 hotel terror attack in Nairobi, pending an appeal. Prosecutors argue the convict should remain in custody while the case continues, keeping attention on justice for victims of the attack that killed 21 people at the Riverside complex.

Kenya's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is opposing a bail application by a person convicted over the 2019 Dusit D2 hotel complex attack in Nairobi. Prosecutors argue the convict should remain in custody, keeping attention on the terror case and its victims nearly five years after the assault that killed 21 people.

The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet carried out airstrikes near Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, killing six militants, according to the military. The strikes are part of Israel's continued operations in Gaza. The announcement comes as fighting and ceasefire negotiations over the territory remain in the headlines, drawing wide international attention.