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Lebanese military prosecutor charges 13 over Hezbollah explosives shipment
Lebanon’s military prosecutor charged 13 people over a shipment of explosives seized at Dahr al Baidar. Reporting on the prosecution identifies the alleged supplier, intended recipient, vehicle owner, and members of an accompanying transport team. The charges came as Lebanon’s government continued debating whether to transfer the case to the Judicial Council.
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Afghan United Front leads October surge in claimed anti-Taliban attacks
Anti-Taliban resistance groups claimed 82 attacks in October, more than double September’s total, with the Afghan United Front leading the surge. Yet the emergence of new factions and the loss of another NRF commander underscore the challenges facing a resistance that remains divided.
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Syria’s counterterrorism dilemma: Who can Washington trust?
A deadly attack on a Christian funeral in Jordan and subsequent Jordanian airstrikes in Syria have sparked a diplomatic dispute between Amman and Damascus. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Research Analyst Ahmad Sharawi to discuss the Islamic State’s possible involvement, the deteriorating security situation in southern Syria, and the implications for US counterterrorism…
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Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south
Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and reviving energy cooperation. The historic visit came as Syria faces continuing security challenges, including a deadly Jordanian airstrike in the south, clashes with foreign jihadists in Idlib, and…
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Florida teenager arrested in an Islamic State-linked bomb plot
A 15-year-old student in Gainesville, Florida, allegedly sought guidance from Islamic State members and supporters on building drones and explosives to attack people at an unidentified indoor location.
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One war, many fronts: Iran and its proxies
The war with Iran is far from over, and the fight extends well beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Fellow and former British Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown to assess the status of the US-Iran conflict, Tehran’s efforts to break the American naval blockade, and the growing role of…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes continue amid reported Pakistani outreach to anti-Taliban groups
Taliban and Pakistani forces have clashed at least three times since October 19, amid reports that Pakistani military and intelligence officials have met with members of Afghanistan’s anti-Taliban resistance to discuss possible support.
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Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facility
Poland will host Europe’s first dedicated maintenance facility for the Patriot air defense system’s PAC-3 missiles, reducing repair and servicing times while strengthening regional air defense readiness. The initiative comes amid growing shortages of critical munitions and Poland’s broader efforts to expand its role in US weapons production and maintenance.
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Jordanian Air Force strikes targets in Syria in retaliation for deadly church attack
On October 26, the Jordanian Air Force conducted multiple strikes against suspected Islamic State positions in southern Syria, targeting militants Jordan linked to an October 23 attack on a church in Karak that killed nine people and wounded dozens. Jordan said the strikes killed more than 20 militants, while Syrian authorities reported seven civilian deaths.
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Iraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and Jordan
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to strengthen border security and regional cooperation amid tensions with Iran over the closure of a key crossing in Iraq’s Maysan province, while also pursuing closer ties with Jordan and Syria. The developments come as Baghdad continues to face threats from Iranian-backed militias, concerns over instability along…
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Pakistani outreach presents a dilemma for Afghanistan’s anti-Taliban resistance
Pakistan’s reported outreach to anti-Taliban resistance groups reflects deteriorating ties with its longtime ally. But accepting Pakistani support could deepen divisions in the resistance and undermine its standing among Afghans who blame Islamabad for decades of bloodshed.
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Iraq
Australian forces ineffectually targeted in Iraq
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Somalia
Somali Islamic Military leader Aden Ayro has al Qaeda ties
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USA Buying Up to 94 More RG-31 Charger Mine-Resistant Vehicles
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Caucasus
Armed band destroyed in Chechnya
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Somalia
Anti-Islamist Protest in Kismayo, Somalia
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Iraq
4,000 Iraqi police fatilities in two years
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Mullah Omar is ‘Alive in Afghanistan’
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Pakistan
Taliban Bases Raided by Pakistan
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52 Tamil Tigers killed in heavy fighting
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Iraq
Kirkuk has been shut down as Iraqi and U.S. forces conduct a major operation in the city. A suicide bomber kills 14 and wounds 13 in Tal Afar.
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Philippines
The Philippines has arrested the wife of Jemaah Islamiyah leader Dulmatin. An Abu Sayyaf member was captured during military operations in Sulu. Indonesia has arrested a Jemaah Islamiyah operative suspected of conducting a series of bombings in Mindano.
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Pakistan
Two more rockets were found in Islamabad, aimed at the ISI headquarters. Police believe Baloch rebels are responsible for the earlier threats in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, but haven’t ruled out al Qaeda. Pakistan admitted it backed “Jihad, insurgency or whatever you want to call it in Kashmir” in the past. Over 45 have been killed during the last week in Sunni-Shiite sectarian violence in the Aurakzai tribal agency.
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Europe
Report of Plot to Attack Jews Prompts Terror Alert in Prague
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North Korea
North Korea Nuclear bomb test ‘just a day away’
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Palestinian Territories
Haniyeh: Hamas Won’t Recognize Israel
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Al Qaeda
“Five Years after 9/11, al Qaeda Remains the Vanguard of the Jihadist Movement’, according to an analysis by the SITE Institute. al Qaeda appears to be operating in Ghana. Mullah Omar has convened a new Majlis Shura.
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Afghanistan
Karzai calls for a jirga with the Pashtun tribes along the border, and asks for Pakistan to not “fake” it. Two extremists were detained in the western province of Farah.
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Somalia
Kenya sounds warning note after Islamic militia move
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Danish TV shows cartoons mocking Prophet Mohammad
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Indonesia
Telstra operation helped track down Bali bombers
