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Terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the major attack on a concert venue in Moscow that left at least 40 people dead on Friday. Daily Express :: News Feed
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Five SAS members arrested over alleged Syria war crimes during fight against ISIS
The Ministry of Defence insisted that ‘any allegations of wrongdoing is taken seriously’ as it confirmed the arrest. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »ISIS was crushed by a U.S.-led coalition. After blasts in Iran, is it making a comeback?
Islamic State, the militant group that claimed responsibility for two deadly blasts in Iran this week, has been operating in the shadows since it was largely crushed by a U.S.-led coalition. Here’s a look at its current status. CBC | World News
Read More »FBI foil Las Vegas terror attack: ‘Lone wolf’ ISIS supporter in custody
A ‘lone wolf’ terror attack plan was thwarted by police and FBI officials after federal agents discovered components to build an explosive device and terrorist propaganda. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ex-wife of ISIS fighter convicted in death of James Foley and other hostages says she was ‘oblivious’
A Canadian woman whose marriage to a notorious ISIS fighter linked to the abduction, torture and beheading of Western hostages is being made public for the first time says she was “oblivious to what was going on” when she lived with him in Syria. CBC | World News
Read More »Shia militias now a greater threat than ISIS in the Middle East, says Canadian commander
Iranian-backed Shia militias embedded alongside Iraqi security forces are now a bigger threat than the fragmented fighting power of former Islamic State extremists, a senior Canadian military commander told a House of Commons committee today. CBC | World News
Read More »Afghan ISIS affiliate claims responsibility for attack that kills 32 at memorial service
Gunmen opened fire Friday at a ceremony in Afghanistan’s capital attended by prominent political leaders, killing at least 32 people and wounding dozens more before the two attackers were slain by police, officials said. CBC | World News
Read More »ISIS threat: UK jihadis could exploit human rights laws to force their return to UK
BORIS JOHNSON has been warned that British jihadis in Syria could exploit the repatriation of their children to the UK as a way of forcing their own return under human rights laws. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Pentagon fires top U.S. Navy official over handling of controversial ISIS photo case
U.S. Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday fired the Navy’s top official for allegedly proposing a deal with the White House behind Esper’s back to resolve the matter of a Navy SEAL whose case has been championed by U.S. President Donald Trump. CBC | World News
Read More »Sri Lanka holds 1st presidential election since devastating attacks by ISIS affiliates
Sri Lankans will elect a new president on Saturday in a “finely balanced” race between the early favourite, former defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and government minister Sajith Premadasa, who has gained momentum in recent weeks. CBC | World News
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