Navid Akram, accused of the December anti-Semitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, appeared for the…
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The US Department of Justice has announced that it prevented a planned attack by an…
A 24-year-old man has been charged over an alleged conspiracy to carry out a targeted…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that American military strikes in Nigeria “decimated” all jihadist…
Turkish authorities detained 115 suspected Islamic State members in Istanbul raids after intelligence revealed plans for attacks targeting Christmas and New Year celebrations, particularly against non-Muslims. Warrants were issued for 137 suspects, with weapons and documents seized; a related operation captured senior IS figure Mehmet Gören abroad.
Armed tactical police in Sydney detained seven men on December 18, 2025, after intelligence suggested they were planning a violent act, reportedly en route to Bondi Beach—days after a deadly Islamic State-inspired terror attack killed 15 at a Hanukkah event. No link to the prior shooting has been found, amid national heightened alerts and new hate speech laws.
Polish authorities have foiled a potential terrorist attack after detaining 19-year-old student Mateusz W., who allegedly planned an explosives assault on a Christmas market in support of ISIS. The Polish citizen from a Catholic family was fascinated by Islam and terrorism, and sought contacts with the group.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the deadly attack on a crowd…
US President Donald Trump condemned the deadly shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney,…
German authorities have foiled a suspected terrorist attack in the state of Bavaria, arresting five…
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed serious retaliation following an Islamic State (ISIS) attack in…
German authorities arrested five men—three from Morocco, one from Egypt, and one from Syria—on suspicion of planning an Islamist-motivated vehicle attack on a Christmas market near Dingolfing in Bavaria. The plot was foiled following a tip from a foreign intelligence service, according to reports by BILD.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday condemned what he called a “terrorist act” after two…
The US State Department has announced that two Greek organizations accused of links to the…
A 35-year-old man deliberately drove into pedestrians and cyclists on Île d’Oléron, injuring 10, four critically. He shouted “Allahu Akbar,” tried to burn his car, and was tasered and arrested.
Israel’s Mossad has exposed Sardar Ammar, a senior IRGC Quds Force commander, as the mastermind behind thwarted terrorist plots targeting Israeli and Jewish sites in Australia, Greece, and Germany during 2024-2025. The operations, designed to conceal Iran’s involvement, were disrupted through international cooperation, dealing a blow to Tehran’s covert campaign.
Hamas launched attacks on Israeli forces in Rafah, breaking the Gaza ceasefire. The IDF responded with airstrikes, escalating tensions in the region as details on casualties emerge.
In a fiery speech marking the 24th anniversary of 9/11, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likened the October 7 Hamas attacks to the 2001 U.S. tragedy, defending Israel’s recent airstrike on Hamas’ Doha headquarters. Without naming Turkey directly, he warned nations sheltering “Islamist terrorists” of Israel’s resolve to act, drawing parallels to America’s pursuit of Al-Qaeda. Qatar condemned the strike, while Netanyahu’s symbolic attendance at a Trump-named walkway ceremony underscored strong U.S.-Israel ties amid escalating tensions.
A potentially deadly bomb was discovered at the home of Greek journalist Giannis Pretenteris on Thursday, sparking an urgent investigation by the Anti-Terrorist Unit. The device, made of five sticks of ammonium dynamite with a slow-burning fuse, was found in a plastic bag near the property’s fence by a gardener. “If someone had been nearby during an attempted detonation, the consequences could have been fatal,” said police official Giorgos Kallikmanis. Authorities are probing the failed attack, which raises fresh concerns about journalist safety in Greece.
Greece has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elias in Damascus, calling for justice, religious tolerance, and the protection of Syria’s diverse communities. Speaking at the United Nations, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris stressed the need for reconciliation and long-term peace, describing the attack as an assault on all Syrians and their shared future.
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X, welcomed on Thursday…
A major security operation is underway after explosive materials were discovered Tuesday afternoon at the Zografou…
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned a suicide bombing at Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus on June 22, 2025, which killed 25 and injured 63. The attack, the first of its kind in years, targeted worshippers during a Divine Liturgy, raising fears of extremist sleeper cells as Syria’s leadership struggles to maintain stability.
Athens is on edge as tensions between Iran and Israel threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz, endangering 250 Greek-owned ships. Following an emergency KYSEA meeting, Greece has ramped up security and issued maritime safety alerts, while bracing for a potential migration surge after a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus. Prime Minister Mitsotakis calls for diplomacy to avert further crisis.
ISIS claims a suicide bombing at Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus, killing 15 worshippers. First major attack in capital since Assad’s ouster.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of attempting to launch an attack on Israeli citizens in Cyprus, an incident that was successfully thwarted through the collaborative efforts of Cypriot and Israeli security services.
President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping travel ban barring visitors from 12 countries and…
Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. Authorities have taken a suspect into custody, and officials are investigating the incident as a possible antisemitic attack. The victims were attending a Jewish community event when the shooting occurred, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for justice from U.S. and Israeli officials.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking at the UN under Greece’s Security Council presidency, pledged to safeguard free navigation. Emphasizing the importance of international maritime law, he highlighted threats like piracy, cyberattacks, and climate change impacting global trade. “Greece will remain a guardian of open seas, working with all nations,” Mitsotakis said, stressing the need for global cooperation to ensure stable supply chains and sustainable development.
