December 2017
Turkey Intensifies Arrests of Suspects Linked to ISIS Ahead of New Year Celebrations
Turkey has intensified arrests of suspects linked to ISIS ahead of New Year celebrations, following a deadly attack in 2017. Security forces have detained nearly…
Russia: Suspect Arrested in St. Petersburg Bombing
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a bombing in St. Petersburg that injured 18 people. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, but Russian officials…
The U.S. Condemns Suicide Attack on Cultural Center in Kabul
A suicide attack on a Shia cultural center in Kabul resulted in at least 41 deaths and many injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The U.S.…
Putin: St. Petersburg Explosion Was a Terrorist Act
A terrorist explosion in St. Petersburg injured 14 people, prompting President Putin to declare a decisive response against any armed suspects. This incident highlights ongoing…
At least 40 killed in suicide attacks in Kabul
A series of suicide attacks in Kabul targeting a cultural center and a news agency resulted in at least 40 deaths and over 30 injuries,…
Trump Welcomes Achievements in the War Against ISIS
Donald Trump praised the achievements in the fight against ISIS, highlighting a significant reduction in the number of fighters and territory controlled by the group…
Suicide Attack in Kabul Leaves at Least 10 Dead
A suicide bombing in Kabul resulted in at least 10 deaths, primarily among civilians, with responsibility claimed by the Islamic State. The attack highlights ongoing…
France Mobilizes 97,000 Security Forces for Christmas Holidays
France has mobilized 97,000 security personnel for the Christmas holidays due to increased terrorist threats. This includes police, soldiers, and gendarmes deployed across various public…
Tropical Storm 'Tembin' Leaves at Least 75 Dead in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Tembin has caused at least 75 deaths and left 58 missing in the Philippines, particularly affecting the provinces of Lanao del Norte and…
Australia: Pedestrian Incident in Melbourne Not Terrorist-Related
An Afghan-Australian man deliberately drove into pedestrians in Melbourne, injuring 19 people. Authorities confirmed that there was no terrorist motive behind the incident, which raised…
An Officer Killed in Attack on Military Airport in Egypt's Sinai
An officer was killed and two others injured in a mortar attack on a military airport in Egypt's Sinai during a visit by top officials.…
Kurdistan Region Warns of Possible Iraqi Forces Attack; Baghdad Denies
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has issued a warning about potential new attacks from Iraqi government forces on Peshmerga positions, which the Iraqi army has…
At least eight killed in ISIS suicide attack on church in Pakistan
A suicide attack by ISIS on a church in Pakistan resulted in at least eight deaths and over 45 injuries. The attack raises concerns about…
Significant Decrease in Number of Refugees in Germany in 2017
The number of refugees entering Germany has significantly decreased from nearly 900,000 in 2015 to under 200,000 in 2017, largely due to the EU-Turkey agreement…
Discovery of Remains of 90 Yazidis in Two Mass Graves in Sinjar
Mass graves containing the remains of 90 Yazidis have been discovered in Sinjar, believed to be victims of ISIS executions. This highlights the ongoing repercussions…
Seven Extremist Islamists Arrested Suspected of Planning Terrorist Attacks in St. Petersburg
The FSB has arrested seven suspected Islamist extremists in St. Petersburg who were allegedly planning bombings, including a suicide attack. This comes after a previous…
Suspect in New York Subway Bombing Charged with 'Terrorist Act'
A 27-year-old Bangladeshi man, Akayed Ullah, was charged with terrorism after detonating a homemade bomb in the New York subway, injuring himself and three others.…
State of Alert Declared in Russia Due to Concerns Over Return of Jihadists from Syria
Russia has declared a state of alert due to concerns about the return of jihadists from Syria and Iraq, particularly ahead of the 2018 presidential…
In the Aftermath of New York Explosion, Trump Calls for Immigration Reform
Donald Trump has called for immigration reforms following a subway bombing in New York by a Bangladeshi-American, which he attributes to negligence in the immigration…
Explosion of a Homemade Bomb in New York Subway Leaves Four Injured
A homemade bomb exploded in the New York subway, injuring four people, including the bomber. The suspect, identified as Akayed Ullah, is believed to have…
African Union: Preparedness Required for Threat from Return of Thousands of ISIS Members
The African Union has raised alarms about the potential return of thousands of ISIS members to Africa, urging member states to enhance cooperation and information…
Plot to Assassinate British Prime Minister Foiled, Suspects to be Tried
Two men have been arrested and are set to be tried for a foiled assassination plot against British Prime Minister Theresa May. The plot is…
U.S.-Led Coalition: Less Than Three Thousand ISIS Forces Remain in Iraq and Syria
Colonel Ryan Dillon announced that less than three thousand ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, continuing to pose a threat. The U.S.-led coalition has…