Islamic State

Maharashtra ATS is investigating a knife attack on two security guards in Mira Road, allegedly by Zaib Zubair Ansari. A note found at his home referencing "lone wolf" attacks and the Islamic State has escalated the probe. Ansari, who lived alone and previously resided in the US, is being examined for potential self-radicalization following personal setbacks.

A man, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari, allegedly attacked two security guards at a Mumbai construction site with a sharp weapon. Investigators are probing the incident as a possible "lone wolf" terror attack, with early findings pointing towards radicalization. Digital devices and notes referencing the Islamic State were recovered from his residence.

A 31-year-old man, Zaib Zubair Ansari, was arrested and remanded to ATS custody after allegedly attacking two security guards at a Mira Road construction site. The accused reportedly questioned the guards about their religion before stabbing them. Digital material allegedly showing Islamic State references was recovered from his residence.

France's flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, is heading to the southern Red Sea, signaling readiness for a potential mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This preparatory move allows for an assessment of the operational environment, aiming to reduce response time for a multinational coalition focused on freedom of navigation.

Counter-terror agencies suspect Mumbai resident Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road, is self-radicalised. Here’s what preliminary probes reveal

A man arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road allegedly questioned their religion before the attack. The assailant, Zaib Zubair Ansari, asked one guard if he was Hindu and another to recite the 'kalma' before stabbing them. Authorities are investigating the incident as a 'lone wolf' attack, with the Chief Minister calling the attacker "self-radicalised."

In Mira Road, the ATS is investigating a "lone wolf" attack where a man allegedly targeted two security guards based on their religion. The suspect, Zaib Zubair Ansari, reportedly asked one guard if he was Hindu before stabbing him, and then questioned another guard about reciting the 'kalma' before attacking him. The suspect was apprehended swiftly.

Fresh violence erupted across Mali early Saturday, with "unidentified armed terrorist groups" targeting multiple locations including the capital Bamako, its international airport, and the key military town of Kati. Attacks also spread to northern cities, with the Azawad Liberation Front reportedly entering Kidal. The defense minister's house in Kati was reportedly hit.

A special NIA court sentenced seven individuals, including prime accused T Nazeer, to seven years in prison for a 2023 Bengaluru grenade and ammunition recovery case. The accused had allegedly conspired to trigger blasts in the city and were radicalized by Nazeer, the mastermind of the 2008 Bengaluru blasts. Two others received sentences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Philippine forces engaged in a fierce gun battle in Lanao del Sur, eliminating ten suspected Muslim militants, including their commander Amerol Mangoranca. This marks the deadliest clash this year in the southern region, where smaller rebel groups continue sporadic attacks despite a 2014 peace deal.

Authorities have busted a terror network allegedly linked to ISIS and foreign handlers, accused of radicalizing Indian youth online. Teams across multiple states apprehended suspects involved in spreading jihadi propaganda, including videos of extremist figures. The group reportedly aimed to establish an Islamic State in India, with links traced to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Bangladesh.

Delhi Police's special cell has apprehended two suspects in Mumbai linked to an IS-inspired terror module planning attacks with remote-controlled toy car bombs. Incriminating materials were seized during raids in Kurla and Khadavli. This operation follows another arrest in UP and highlights ongoing efforts to dismantle terror networks and prevent sleeper cell activity nationwide.

Gunfire erupted outside Istanbul's Israeli consulate as three assailants attacked, resulting in one gunman killed and two apprehended. Turkish authorities, suspecting links to a religion-exploiting terror group possibly affiliated with IS, are investigating. The consulate had been vacant for years, and no Israeli personnel were present. Two police officers sustained injuries during the intense shootout.

A suspected ISIS operative, Rizwan, was arrested in Kushinagar by UP ATS and Delhi Police. Previously jailed for terror activities and radicalizing youth, he allegedly reconnected with ISIS modules online after his release. Electronic devices seized are being examined for further leads.

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks.

A new report warns of a global terrorism surge following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The conflict is becoming a transnational threat with unpredictable attacks. Iran's fractured command structure and reliance on proxies are key concerns. This could lead to increased militant activity and economic shocks worldwide.

UP ATS arrested a 19-year-old BDS student for actively radicalizing minors through social media, influenced by ISIS ideology for three years. He used platforms like Instagram, Session, and Discord to indoctrinate teenagers with extremist content and propaganda, maintaining contact with foreign handlers.

The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment warns of escalating global threats: a five-fold rise in missiles targeting the US, Iran seeking revenge, North Korea’s expanding arsenal, and China’s race for AI dominance. While highlighting persistent cyber, space, and nuclear challenges, the report credits Trump for border security and de-escalation efforts, noting that technological competition, pandemics, and geopolitical instability increasingly shape American security risks.

US President Trump welcomed the resignation of NCTC director Joe Kent, calling him "very weak on security" after Kent protested the Iran war. Kent stated Iran posed no imminent threat, attributing the conflict to Israeli pressure. Republicans defended the strikes, while Democrats sided with Kent, highlighting internal dissent amid heightened domestic terror concerns.

Mumbai ATS apprehended an engineering student, Ayan Sheikh, for allegedly disseminating propaganda of banned terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS online. Investigations revealed suspicious foreign communications and attempts to recruit others. Digital devices seized are undergoing forensic analysis as authorities map the wider network and potential funding channels.

Iranian regime may survive or collapse, that’s obvious. But either outcome can, in turn, have multiple results, from confrontation to accommodation, or many things in between. Some scenarios

Manjeri police have arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly posting pro-Islamic State posts on his Facebook account.