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Iraq

US coalition ends Iraq mission as pro-Iran factions refuse to disarm

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Europe in Motion

Youth involved in 42% of terrorism probes in Europe and North America

The overall impact of terrorism in Europe remains low. However, youngsters are the primary target demographic for terrorist networks, according to a new study.

USA

NYPD detain two over 'IS-inspired' attack attempt

The two were taken into custody for throwing homemade shrapnel-filled explosives towards officers near Gracie Mansion on Monday. The devices failed to ignite. Police also searched two homes in Pennsylvania linked to the incident.

Syria

Syria starts evacuating Al-Hol camp housing thousands linked to IS

Syrian government forces took control of the northeastern camp from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) last month.

Austria

Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift attack plot

Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.

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Afghanistan

IS claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed at least seven

The IS claim included a threat against Chinese nationals in Afghanistan, linking the attack to China's alleged mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in the western province of Xinjiang.

Nigeria

Nigeria to use intel from US flights to aid strikes on Islamic State

Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said last month that the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two nations.

Syria

UK and French warplanes strike suspected IS weapons facility in Syria

The strikes occurred Saturday evening on an underground facility in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in Homs province.

Syria

Syria says IS plotted New Year attacks on churches and gatherings

The interior ministry said it had information that the Jihadist group planned "suicide operations and attacks ... by targeting churches and civilian gathering spots," prompting security to be tightened.

Australia

Australia finds no broader terrorist network after Bondi Beach attacks

Father and son accused of killing 15 at Hanukkah festival spent November in the Philippines but rarely left the hotel, investigators say. Meanwhile, Sydney plans to deploy record number of police officers for New Year.

Turkey

Turkey detains 357 suspects in widening crackdown on Islamic State

The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey.

Turkey

Three Turkish police officers killed in raid on IS group militants

Another nine officers were injured in a shootout during a counter-terrorism operation in Yalova province, after Turkey arrested over 100 suspects allegedly plotting holiday attacks.

Turkey

Turkey thwarts Islamic state-led New Year's Eve suicide attack plot

Turkish intelligence captured an IS member assigned to carry out suicide attacks in Turkey and Europe, as authorities warned of possible New Year's Eve attack plots. Ten suspects were detained for financing the network.

Australia

Bondi gunmen had firearms training before Hanukkah festival attack

Father and son conducted firearms training in rural New South Wales before killing 15 at Sydney beach. Police found IS flags and homemade bombs in their car.

Syria

US launches massive attack on Islamic state group fighters in Syria

The US launched a massive attack on 70 Islamic State combat forces in Syria on Friday, in retaliation to a recent ambush attack in which two US soldiers and one US civilian interpreter were killed.

Australia

Bondi Beach gunmen had pledged allegiance to Islamic State group

The gunmen, father and son, who killed 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Australia, were heavily influenced by extremist ideology. The father, who was killed by police, had a firearm license in a country where such documents are hard to obtain.

USA

Two US soldiers, one civilian killed in suspected ISIS attack in Syria

Two US service members and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria after a lone gunman, believed to be part of ISIS, opened fire at the gate of a military post. Three other US troops as well as members of the Syrian forces were injured. Trump has promised “serious retaliation”.