US faces persistent ISIS threat after deadly New Orleans Attack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US faces persistent ISIS threat after deadly New Orleans Attack

India Today  

The tragic New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans has renewed fears about terrorism in the United States. The Changing Nature of Terrorism The New Orleans attack underscores the evolving tactics of ISIS, which no longer controls large territories but operates through decentralized cells. ISIS’s influence extends beyond physical attacks, with the group leveraging social media platforms like TikTok and Telegram to spread propaganda and recruit sympathizers. A Broader Threat The New Orleans incident marks the sixth significant ISIS-linked attack or attempt in the past year, following events in Iran, Turkey, Russia, Austria, and a foiled plot in Oklahoma City.

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Trump allies say FBI failed to stop New Orleans attack due to focus on white supremacy
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump allies say FBI failed to stop New Orleans attack due to focus on white supremacy

Raw Story  

In the aftermath of the ISIS-inspired terror attack committed by a man who plowed his truck through a crowd of New Year’s Eve revelers and killed 14 people in New Orleans, some of Donald Trump’s allies have suggested the FBI failed to prevent the attack because the agency was too focused on white supremacist investigations. Elizabeth Neumann, who served as …

New Orleans attacker had researched similar violent rampage and how to access Bourbon St. balcony
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Orleans attacker had researched similar violent rampage and how to access Bourbon St. balcony

Associated Press  

— Before plowing a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 14 people, the man who carried out the Islamic State group-inspired attack had researched how to access a balcony on the city’s famed Bourbon Street and looked up information about a similar recent attack at a Christmas market in Germany, the FBI said. …

Letters to the Editor: After the New Orleans attack, the same old anti-immigrant behavior
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: After the New Orleans attack, the same old anti-immigrant behavior

LA Times  

Police patrol the scene of a New Year’s attack in New Orleans on Jan. 1. To the editor: In the aftermath of an American driving a truck into a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans and killing 14 revelers, our once and future president is at it again, attempting to convince his audience that the American was an immigrant. It’s …

New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After Hamas launched the deadly assault on Israel that triggered retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza, FBI Director Christopher Wray said he feared the Middle East violence could embolden individuals or groups to carry out attacks inside the United States. “Now it includes Oct. 7, it includes IS — and why IS is so important right now is because it …

New Orleans attack: ‘Bomb materials’ at home; Shamsud-Din Jabbar was preparing for weeks. What FBI found so far?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attack: ‘Bomb materials’ at home; Shamsud-Din Jabbar was preparing for weeks. What FBI found so far?

Hindustan Times  

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an ex-US Army man who rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revellers in United State's New Orleans killing 14 people, had been preparing for the attack for over six weeks. The attacker had suspected bomb-making materials at his home and reserved the vehicle used in the deadly attack more than six weeks earlier, investigating …

New Orleans attack came as officials warned of growing threat of international-inspired terrorism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attack came as officials warned of growing threat of international-inspired terrorism

LA Times  

The pickup truck that a U.S. citizen drove into a New Orleans crowd held an Islamic State group flag, the FBI said. Following these months of warnings about a resurgent terrorism threat, a U.S. Army veteran inspired by Islamic State slammed a pickup truck into crowds celebrating New Year’s Day in New Orleans. “Now it includes Oct. 7, it includes …

FBI investigates New Orleans attack as terrorism, Las Vegas motive remains unclear
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI investigates New Orleans attack as terrorism, Las Vegas motive remains unclear

NPR  

FBI investigates New Orleans attack as terrorism, Las Vegas motive remains unclear The FBI is investigating the Jan. 1 attack in New Orleans as an act of terrorism while the motivation for the Jan 1. truck explosion in Las Vegas is still unclear but appears to be mental illness. ERIC DEGGANS, HOST: Authorities are still learning about what was behind …

New Orleans attack puts spotlight on Islamic State com
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attack puts spotlight on Islamic State com

Hindustan Times  

* New Orleans attack puts spotlight on Islamic State com Islamic State was crushed by U.S.-led coalition * Militant group still can inspire violence * New Orleans attacker inspired by Islamic State By Erin Banco, Jonathan Landay and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, - A U.S. Army veteran who flew a black Islamic State flag on a truck that he rammed into …

New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While much remains unknown about …

Trump's New Orleans terror attack comments foretell foreboding future: analyst
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump's New Orleans terror attack comments foretell foreboding future: analyst

Raw Story  

The way that President-elect Donald Trump responded to the terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day says a lot about how he is likely to behave when it comes to terrorism in his second term. Writing for The Guardian, Robert Tait said that Trump's reaction "especially when combined with his false accompanying message that the episodes confirmed his …

New Orleans attacker planted 2 IEDs in French Quarter, kept remote detonator with him in truck
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attacker planted 2 IEDs in French Quarter, kept remote detonator with him in truck

Firstpost  

More shocking revelations are coming to fore about New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar. Two IEDs were reportedly planted by him in ice cooler in French Quarter also, his house was stashed with bomb-making materials Law enforcement vehicles and people stand near the scene where a vehicle drove into a crowd during New Year's celebrations, in New Orleans, Louisiana, US, January …

FBI confirms New Orleans attacker acted alone inspired by ISIS
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI confirms New Orleans attacker acted alone inspired by ISIS

Hindustan Times  

The Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans acted alone, the FBI said Thursday, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others in the deadly attack that officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group. It was premeditated and an evil act,” said Christopher …

New Orleans attacker acted alone, had strong support for ISIS: Biden
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attacker acted alone, had strong support for ISIS: Biden

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone even though there are indications that he had strong support for ISIS, US President Joe Biden has said.At least 14 people were killed and 35 others were injured after Jabbar drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street early Wednesday. They've established that the attacker was the same person who …

The New Orleans attacker was inspired by ISIS. How much of a threat is the group in the US?
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

The New Orleans attacker was inspired by ISIS. How much of a threat is the group in the US?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Addressing the nation following the attack, President Joe …

Deadly New Orleans attack sparks heated debate on immigration and public safety
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly New Orleans attack sparks heated debate on immigration and public safety

India Today  

A violent attack in New Orleans has set off a new round of debate about immigration, public safety and the level of political discourse in the U.S. The attack, which left 15 dead, including the suspect, and dozens injured on Wednesday, quickly became the subject of heated debate, as opinions diverged along political and social lines. As news of the attack spread, …

New Orleans attacker acted alone, was inspired by Islamic State: FBI
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attacker acted alone, was inspired by Islamic State: FBI

India Today  

The US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revellers acted alone, the FBI said Thursday, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others in the deadly attack that officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group. It was premeditated and an evil act,” said Christopher Raia, the …

New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism

New Indian Express  

The deadly January 1, 2025, attack in New Orleans serves as a reminder of the persistent threat to the US from individuals inspired by extremist Islamist groups. Jabbar, who died in a shoot-out with police, had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group in online videos posted on December 31, according to the FBI. The New Orleans attack, like that …

​Force of ideas: On the New Orleans truck attack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

​Force of ideas: On the New Orleans truck attack

The Hindu  

The truck attack in the French Quarter of New Orleans, on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and wounding 30, suggests that the threat of low-tech, lone wolf attacks has not gone away. A few hours after the New Orleans attack, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing at least …

New Orleans attack: A look at the Islamic State group and ‘lone wolf’ terrorism
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans attack: A look at the Islamic State group and ‘lone wolf’ terrorism

Live Mint  

The FBI says it recovered the stark black banner of the Islamic State extremist group from the truck that an American man from Texas smashed into New Year's partygoers in New Orleans' French Quarter Wednesday, killing 15 people. President Joe Biden said Wednesday evening that the FBI had told him that “mere hours before the attack, posted videos on social …

Starmer joins world leaders in condemning New Orleans attack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer joins world leaders in condemning New Orleans attack

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has joined other world leaders in condemning …

Donald Trump says ‘USA is breaking down,' blasts ‘virtually nonexistent leadership’ after incidents of violence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump says ‘USA is breaking down,' blasts ‘virtually nonexistent leadership’ after incidents of violence

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has said that “the USA is breaking down” and has blamed the “weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership” for the nation’s downfall. Donald Trump says ‘USA is breaking down,' blasts ‘virtually nonexistent leadership’ after incidents of violence ‘The CIA must get involved, NOW, before it is too late’ “Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over …

New Orleans attack in photos: 15 killed and ISIS flag found in truck
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New Orleans attack in photos: 15 killed and ISIS flag found in truck

Hindustan Times  

New Orleans attack in photos: 15 killed and ISIS flag found in truck New Orleans attack: According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the incident is being investigated as "an act of terrorism." ...read more 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout A black flag with white lettering lies on the ground rolled up behind a …

New Orleans attack death toll rises to 15 as Biden says suspect had 'desire to kill'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New Orleans attack death toll rises to 15 as Biden says suspect had 'desire to kill'

Firstpost  

In his brief remarks over the devastating New Orleans attack, US President Joe Biden said that the prime suspect in the incident had a ‘desire to kill’. The comments from Biden came after authorities confirmed that the death toll in the incident rose to 15 In brief remarks about the deadly New Orleans attack, US President Joe Biden said that …

New Orleans truck attack: Joe Biden says FBI found ISIS-inspired Shamsud-Din Jabbar posted videos hours before rampage
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New Orleans truck attack: Joe Biden says FBI found ISIS-inspired Shamsud-Din Jabbar posted videos hours before rampage

Hindustan Times  

New Orleans attack: US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday evening that the FBI found social media videos posted by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US Army veteran, just hours before he drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people. Joe Biden, describing the attack as “despicable”, said that hours before …

New Orleans Cybertruck attack: Joe Biden says Islamic State-inspired driver expressed desire to kill before deadly rampage
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New Orleans Cybertruck attack: Joe Biden says Islamic State-inspired driver expressed desire to kill before deadly rampage

The Hindu  

A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration, killing 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police. President Joe Biden said Wednesday evening that the FBI found videos that the driver …

Feds probing whether 'despicable' New Orleans attack tied to Cybertruck blast: Biden
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Feds probing whether 'despicable' New Orleans attack tied to Cybertruck blast: Biden

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden on Wednesday evening called the deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans "despicable" but urged Americans not to jump to any conclusions, even as he said the suspect shared just before the attack he was inspired by ISIS. "Our hearts are with the people of New Orleans after the despicable attack," Biden said, speaking from Camp David. Just …

Suspect in New Orleans incident had ISIS flag at the time of attack: Report
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Suspect in New Orleans incident had ISIS flag at the time of attack: Report

Firstpost  

The suspect involved in Wednesday’s deadly crowd attack in New Orleans that claimed 10 lives and injured over 35 people was found with an ISIS flag at the time of the incident, according to a report, citing sources Investigators work the scene after a person drove a vehicle into a crowd earlier on Canal and Bourbon Street in New Orleans, …

‘Pure act of evil’: Trump blames illegal immigration for New Orleans attack as Biden blasted for ‘tone deaf’ response
2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Pure act of evil’: Trump blames illegal immigration for New Orleans attack as Biden blasted for ‘tone deaf’ response

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump denounced the Wednesday's deadly truck attack on a crowd of revelers in New Orleans as a “pure act of evil” and linked it to illegal immigration -- the issue that took central stage in the 2024 election. Trump assured that the his administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as “they investigate and recover …

New Orleans ’terrorist’ attack: Chilling video shows people running as attacker fires multiple shots; 15 dead
2 months, 4 weeks ago

New Orleans ’terrorist’ attack: Chilling video shows people running as attacker fires multiple shots; 15 dead

Live Mint  

Multiple chilling videos from the New Orleans shooting scene show people ducking, running, and hiding as a man opened fire indiscriminately after ramming his pickup truck into New Year revelers. At least 15 people were killed, and 30 or more have sustained injuries after the truck crashing and shooting incident on Canal and Bourbon Street in New Orleans, prompting the …

Driver expressed desire to kill before ramming New Orleans revelers, Biden says; 15 dead in attack
Trending News
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Driver expressed desire to kill before ramming New Orleans revelers, Biden says; 15 dead in attack

LA Times  

An Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration, killing at least 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police. VIDEO | 01:38 Mass casualty event in New Orleans, 10 dead, 30 injured …

Here's what we know so far about the deadly attack in New Orleans
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Here's what we know so far about the deadly attack in New Orleans

NPR  

Here's what we know so far about the deadly attack in New Orleans toggle caption Michael DeMocker/Getty Images A truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' famed Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year's Day, leaving at least 15 people dead and dozens more hospitalized with injuries. It was an "intentional" attack on one of New Orleans' …

US faces ‘heightened threat’ in holiday season, DHS says
3 years, 4 months ago

US faces ‘heightened threat’ in holiday season, DHS says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. faces a “heightened threat environment” from domestic extremists and people inspired by foreign terrorist groups with the approach of the holiday season, the Department of Homeland Security warned Wednesday. While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the …

'A Long Time Coming': Given DHS Warning, A Look At U.S. Domestic Extremism Threats
4 years, 1 month ago

'A Long Time Coming': Given DHS Warning, A Look At U.S. Domestic Extremism Threats

NPR  

'A Long Time Coming': Given DHS Warning, A Look At U.S. Domestic Extremism Threats Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images Jon Cherry/Getty Images President Biden is reviewing the U.S. government's response to domestic extremism, including threats that gained traction under President Donald Trump. "My sense of that alert is that it was probably a long time coming," says …

US issues terrorism advisory over ‘heightened threat’ following Biden inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

US issues terrorism advisory over ‘heightened threat’ following Biden inauguration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Department of Homeland Security has issued a terrorism advisory …

Terrorist acts like the New York vehicle attack are losing their ability to terrify.
7 years, 4 months ago

Terrorist acts like the New York vehicle attack are losing their ability to terrify.

Slate  

Though there has not yet been an official claim of responsibility, the perpetrator of Tuesday’s deadly car attack in New York appears to have been motivated by loyalty to ISIS, and the group’s supporters have celebrated the attack online. The ISIS strategy is one of attrition—continue to maintain a high operational tempo of attacks throughout the globe, but especially in …

World leaders perpetuate failed anti-terror policies
8 years, 8 months ago

World leaders perpetuate failed anti-terror policies

Al Jazeera  

After decades of failed military action we still don’t know what drives citizens to terror. The negative consequences of such short-sighted and misguided failed policies have now spread far beyond those scarred lands, and terrorise civilians across Europe and the US by Arab foreign ministers for their part met in preparation for this week’s Arab League summit in Mauritania, and …

US issues global travel warning amid 'increased terrorist threats'
9 years, 4 months ago

US issues global travel warning amid 'increased terrorist threats'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US government has …

"If you threaten America, you will find no safe haven"
10 years, 6 months ago

"If you threaten America, you will find no safe haven"

The Hindu  

On the eve of the thirteenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks U.S. President Obama announced a raft of measures upping the ante against Islamic State, the militant outfit that now controls large swathes of Iraq and Syria, including airstrikes in Syria and 475 additional personnel to arrive soon in Iraq to serve as “military advisers.” Mr. Obama warned IS, …

ISIS poses medium and long term threat: Barak Obama
10 years, 9 months ago

ISIS poses medium and long term threat: Barak Obama

India TV News  

Washington: Al-Qaeda splinter group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, which has carved out a large fiefdom along the Iraqi-Syrian border, poses a medium and long-term threat, US President Barack Obama has said. There are a lot of groups out there that probably have more advanced immediate plans directed against the United States that we have to be on constant …

Threat posed by home-grown terror to be included into strategy
14 years, 10 months ago

Threat posed by home-grown terror to be included into strategy

The Hindu  

With Al-Qaeda and its affiliates recruiting American citizens to carry out attacks in the country, the U.S. will for the first time include the threat posed by radicalised, home-grown terrorism into its national security strategy. “We’ve seen an increasing number of individuals here in the United States become captivated by extremist activities or causes,” Mr. Brennan said at the Centre …

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