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New counter-terrorism orders for youths could restrict online activity

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. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the proposed orders could include measures to restrict online …

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Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism

ABC

Samantha Donovan: Law enforcement authorities have confirmed they're investigating an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue last Friday as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: AFP Deputy Commissioner for National Security Krissy Barrett has confirmed last Friday's arson attack on the synagogue will be investigated as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: Before dawn on Friday morning, a small number of worshippers …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Who is Sebastian Gorka? Donald Trump’s controversial choice for counterterrorism sparks outrage

Firstpost

Sebastian Gorka, a polarising figure with alleged ties to far-right groups and a history of incendiary rhetoric, has been tapped by Donald Trump for a senior counterterrorism role in his potential administration. File Image/Reuters Sebastian Gorka, a British-Hungarian-American commentator with a history of polarising rhetoric and contentious affiliations, has been appointed by United States President-elect Donald Trump to serve as …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

London counterterrorism police arrest 6 people suspected of links to a banned Kurdish party

Associated Press

LONDON — British counterterrorism officers arrested six people Wednesday as part of an investigation into activity linked to the banned Kurdistan Workers Party known as the PKK, police said. Four men and two women arrested in London were detained under the Terrorism Act of 2000, the Metropolitan Police said. The PKK, a separatist movement seeking an independent Kurdish state in …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Counter-terrorism force NSG to be stationed in Jammu amid rising attacks: Sources

India Today

A special task force of the National Security Guard, the country's counter-terrorism unit, will be stationed in Jammu in view of the recent spike in terror attacks in the region, sources told India Today TV. Sources also said that NSG's special task force will be stationed permanently in Jammu city so that they can reach any spot in case of …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Islamic State a ‘ticking time bomb’ in Africa, warns top US counterterror official

Firstpost

Head of the US National Counterterrorism Center Brett Holmgren has said that ISIS has “prioritised Africa as a growth opportunity”, and that could spell trouble for the US, according to a report Nigeriens, some holding Russian flags, participate in a march in Niamey, Niger, on July 30, 2023. In an interview to Politico, Brett Holmgren, the head of the US …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pressure on Starmer to reveal what he knew about Southport suspect – and when

The Telegraph

“The Government has to be aware, and will be aware, that if there is an information gap, particularly in the mainstream media, then there are other voices, particularly in social media, who will try and fill it,” said Mr Hall. “I would always say to the Government – and do say to the Government, as I say to the police …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Army Confirms Three Terrorists Killed in Jammu and Kashmir Operation

India Today

Indian Army successfully neutralized 3 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector in a 2-day counter-terrorism operation named 'Operation Asan'. The mission involved a swift gunfight that resulted in the deaths of all 3 terrorists, with no reported civilian or security force casualties. The Army deployed advanced surveillance technology to monitor the terrorists' movements and prevent any further attacks. Intelligence …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Set to Resume Pre-2020 Patrolling Along LAC; De-Escalation With China Is Next Step

ABP News

India is expected to resume patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the areas of Demchok and Depsang in northern Ladakh. The resumption of patrolling is part of a broader effort to de-escalate tensions with China, which has been a major point of contention in the region. The Indian government has been critical of China's actions in the …

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2 months ago

Xinjiang's Growth and Stability: A Model of Counterterrorism and Development

China Daily

Xinjiang has experienced a significant decline in terrorist attacks since 2017 due to the government's efforts to combat terrorism and extremism. The region has witnessed high-quality economic growth and cultural prosperity, leading to stability and development. The delegation from Xinjiang highlighted the importance of respecting different approaches to counterterrorism based on the rule of law and rejecting politicization. Xinjiang's efforts …

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2 months ago

Counter-terrorism police investigating UK warehouse fire over possible links to Russia

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gaza has shown European universities are no longer places of free inquiry

Al Jazeera

The crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech and activism on European campuses does not differ in essence from the repression students face in undemocratic settings. Under the guise of upholding “institutional neutrality” or protecting the welfare of Jewish students and staff – which has led to a paternalism that has dangerously homogenised the opinions and commitments of Jewish academics, as the UK …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

China's counter-terrorism forum gathers international consensus

China Daily

BEIJING -- Representatives from over 50 countries analyzed new features of terrorism and discussed the use of unmanned and intelligent technologies in combating terrorist attacks, at a four-day forum that concluded Friday. More than 300 participants discussed the topic of "Unmanned Counter-terrorism Operations" and reached consensus on multiple issues during the Great Wall 2024 International Forum on Counter-terrorism. "At this …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

India, Indonesia resolve to boost anti-terror cooperation

The Hindu

India and Indonesia have condemned the use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism amid Pakistan's support to terror groups carrying out terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The MEA said the two sides also condemned the "use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism." "They discussed counter-terrorism challenges related to the use of new and emerging technologies by terrorists, misuse of …

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4 months ago

India, EU to hold regional conference on countering terrorism online

Hindustan Times

The European Union and the external affairs ministry are organising a regional conference in New Delhi to discuss emerging threats in online radicalisation and to jointly counter the exploitation of online spaces by terrorists. The expected outcomes from the meeting include strategies to address complex challenges posed by the intersection of technology and terrorism, and identifying possible areas of collaboration …

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5 months ago

How Central Asia Approaches Repatriation and Reintegration From Middle East War Zones

The Diplomat

A June 2023 report by UNICEF estimated that around 40,000 members from more than 80 nations journeyed to Syria and Iraq to support the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other extremist organizations between 2011 and 2016. In light of these circumstances, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed creating a Regional Expert Council comprising leading specialists from Central Asian …

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5 months ago

Pakistan Army says ‘organised political mafia’ spreading misinformation about new military operation against militants

Hindustan Times

Islamabad, The Pakistan Army on Monday said that an “organised political mafia” was spreading misinformation about a planned new counter-terrorism operation, ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’, aimed to flush out militants and foster economic growth and stability. Pakistan Army says ‘organised political mafia’ spreading misinformation about new military operation against militants Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi talked …

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5 months ago

Army jawan, civilian injured in terror attack in J&K’s Rajouri

Deccan Chronicle

An Army jawan and a civilian sustained minor injuries in exchange of fire during a failed terror attack on the house of a Village Defence Guard in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir’s frontier Rajouri district overnight, officials said on Monday.They said that a group of militants targeted the house of the VDG Shaurya Chakra awardee Parshotam Kumar in …

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5 months ago

New Delhi concerned over spurt in terror violence in Jammu

Deccan Chronicle

Srinagar: As the Centre is reported to have voiced serious concern at the spurt in terror attacks and other violent incidents in the Jammu region, the Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday rushed to Jammu and Kashmir’s winter capital Jammu to review the situation at a series of meetings with the local commanders and officers of various law enforcing …

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5 months ago

Pakistan arrests top Al-Qaeda leader linked to Osama Bin Laden for sabotage plans

Firstpost

The Counter-Terrorism Department in Punjab province has filed a legal case against Amin ul Haq, alleging his involvement in plotting sabotage aimed at important installations in the region, according to a report Pakistani counter-terrorism authorities have arrested Amin ul Haq, a senior leader of Al-Qaeda known for his close association with Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks …

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6 months ago

Terror attacks in Kashmir: Critical revamping needed in war against terrorism

Firstpost

New Delhi must not be complacent as Pakistan has made massive investments in terrorism and radicalisation for three decades The recent terrorist attacks in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pir Panjal valley has questioned official claims of terrorism heading towards a rapid decline in the Union Territory, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370. Sounding an alarming note, the recent developments suggest …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

As police launched a series of counterterrorism raids across Sydney, Australia's crisis with 'intimate partner terrorists' continued

ABC

A breaking news alert splashes across devices and TV screens. Last week Molly Ticehurst, a 28-year-old childcare worker from Forbes, NSW, became the 25th woman to die from gender-based violence in Australia this year, according to Counting Dead Women Australia. Terror is what these women are experiencing Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty has for years been a strong …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The United States will pull the majority of its troops from Chad and Niger as it works to restore key agreements governing what role there might be there for the American military and its counterterrorism operations, the Pentagon said Thursday. Both African countries have been integral to the U.S. military’s efforts to counter violent extremist organizations across the …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled UK after attack, counterterrorism police say

Hindustan Times

LONDON — British counterterrorism police investigating the stabbing of a journalist who works for a TV channel critical of the Iranian government said that three suspects had fled the country within hours of the attack. “We have established that after abandoning the vehicle, the suspects traveled to Heathrow Airport and have left the U.K.,’’ Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the …

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New counter-terrorism orders for youths could restrict online activity

Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism

Who is Sebastian Gorka? Donald Trump’s controversial choice for counterterrorism sparks outrage

London counterterrorism police arrest 6 people suspected of links to a banned Kurdish party

Counter-terrorism force NSG to be stationed in Jammu amid rising attacks: Sources

Islamic State a ‘ticking time bomb’ in Africa, warns top US counterterror official

Pressure on Starmer to reveal what he knew about Southport suspect – and when

Indian Army Confirms Three Terrorists Killed in Jammu and Kashmir Operation

India Set to Resume Pre-2020 Patrolling Along LAC; De-Escalation With China Is Next Step

Xinjiang's Growth and Stability: A Model of Counterterrorism and Development

Counter-terrorism police investigating UK warehouse fire over possible links to Russia

Gaza has shown European universities are no longer places of free inquiry

China's counter-terrorism forum gathers international consensus

India, Indonesia resolve to boost anti-terror cooperation

India, EU to hold regional conference on countering terrorism online

How Central Asia Approaches Repatriation and Reintegration From Middle East War Zones

Pakistan Army says ‘organised political mafia’ spreading misinformation about new military operation against militants

Army jawan, civilian injured in terror attack in J&K’s Rajouri

New Delhi concerned over spurt in terror violence in Jammu

Pakistan arrests top Al-Qaeda leader linked to Osama Bin Laden for sabotage plans

Terror attacks in Kashmir: Critical revamping needed in war against terrorism

As police launched a series of counterterrorism raids across Sydney, Australia's crisis with 'intimate partner terrorists' continued

US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

Suspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled UK after attack, counterterrorism police say