Flydubai Co-Pilot's Melbourne Years Probed Over Hijack Plot
UAE prosecutors say the flydubai co-pilot’s radicalisation began in Melbourne in 2017. Australian agencies are investigating his RMIT years.
Terrorism
Coverage of global terrorism threats, attacks, counter-terrorism operations, and policy responses.
CIA Releases Pre-9/11 Briefs on Bin Ladin Threat
Newly released CIA presidential briefs provide intelligence insight into Bin Ladin’s activities and al-Qa’ida’s pre-9/11 plotting.
Greece: Anarchist Network Linked to Deadly Firebombs
Three suspects with anarchist ties are held over deadly firebombings of New Democracy homes in Greece, which killed one and injured four.
FBI Thwarts Drone & Sniper Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
Federal authorities foil mass-casualty attack targeting UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. Plot involved explosives, snipers, and drones.
Independent Report Unveils Patterns of Sexual Violence in Hamas' October 7 Attacks
Summary The Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes Against Women and Children has released "Silenced No More," a comprehensive investigation into systematic sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) committed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel and in subsequent captivity. Drawing on over 430 testimonies
2026 U.S. Counterterrorism Blueprint: Taking on Cartels, Jihadists, and Left-Wing Extremists
Trump’s 2026 CT Strategy targets cartels, Islamist groups and left-wing extremists while pursuing accountability for agency weaponization.
Royal Commission Inquiry: Interim Report on Bondi Attack Released
Summary A terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, left 15 people dead and at least 49 injured during a Hanukkah celebration, with authorities attributing the act to antisemitic motives inspired by Islamic State. In response, the Australian Government established the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion,
UK Authorities Confirm Terrorist Act in Golders Green Attack
Summary A stabbing attack in Golders Green, north-west London, on April 29, 2026, has been formally declared a terrorist incident by UK authorities. The attack occurred at approximately 11:16 AM on Highfield Avenue, targeting two Jewish men aged 76 and 34, both of whom remain in stable condition.
Mali: Defence Minister Assassinated in JNIM – FLA Attacks
Summary On April 25, 2026, Mali experienced a series of highly coordinated terrorist attacks targeting military and government sites across the country. The operation, jointly claimed by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), struck key locations including Kati, Bamako, Kidal, Sévaré,