US President Donald Trump released dramatic footage of a “fast boat,” described as belonging to the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, destroyed somewhere in international waters off the coast of Venezuela. According to Trump, all 11 occupants of the boat died when it exploded. One question that lingers over this event, which marked a major […] The post Was the Venezuela gang’s ‘fast boat’ crew bent on terrorism? appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Information uncovered by plaintiffs undermined F.B.I.’s conclusion that two U.S.-based Saudi officials “unwittingly” helped al-Qaeda hijackers. By Tim Golden ProPublica More than two decades after victims of the 9/11 attacks began trying to hold the government of Saudi Arabia responsible| Consortium News
The FBI says the suspect in the attack in Boulder used a makeshift flamethrower and federal law enforcement is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.| AP News
After the ceasefire was established between Israel and Hezbollah. How many civilians have been killed on each side? If the statistics are not accurate, what are the claims of the authorities and the main media on both sides? --- Motivation: here, user4514 asks "What is the fundamental problem with US-Iran relations nowadays?" one factor is that Iran consider Israel as terrorist state and support Hezbollah,... . While US consider Hezbollah,... as terrorists and support Israel. The answer to my...| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
Police have arrested five key spokespeople from a campaign against the proscription of Palestine Action in dawn raids on Tuesday morning, just hours before the group was to hold a press conference about an upcoming protest. The Defend Our Juries (DoJ) campaign announced that despite the arrests, the mass action will go ahead Parliament Square […]| Novara Media
The depraved will always have an advantage in the propaganda war over those with honor. View Post| Commentary Magazine
The Hezbollah-aiding 'peacekeeping' force will disband. View Post| Commentary Magazine
At the end of last month, a petition was launched to move the Board of Officers of the American Philosophical Association (APA) to issue a statement about Gaza that would, “Unequivocally condemn the ongoing atrocities and war crimes against Palestinians” and “Express solidarity with Palestinian scholars, intellectuals, and students who are enduring immense suffering under war crimes, siege, and mass starvation.” You can read more about the petition itself here. The APA Board stated th...| Daily Nous
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday that the country's intelligence service (ASIO) concluded Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind at least two antisemitic attacks against Jewish centers in the country, part of an unprecedented wave of antisemitism since the war began. In response to the intelligence findings, Albanese announced dramatic measures, including expelling the […] The post Australia expels Iran ambassador after 2 antisemitic attacks appeared first on...| www.israelhayom.com
The imperial army was always killing innocents, but now that's all they're doing| indi.ca
Is the Kurdish peace process aiming to resolve a decades-old issue or pull together a minimum winning coalition for Erdoğan to maintain his rule?| Manara Magazine
They've had to squirm away from the Red Sea, and now the Ukraine| indi.ca
Here’s an extraordinary thing: a documented cover-up by a US administration—not one imagined by conspiracy theorists: There's new evidence, obtained by ABC, that the Obama administration did deliberately purge references to "terrorism" from accounts of the attack on the Benghazi diplomatic mission, which killed four people including the US ambassador to Libya. Conservatives have long […]| PooterGeek
ISRAEL will give civilians in Gaza until October 7 to evacuate before they launch a full military assault to destroy Hamas. The Israeli security cabinet have approved a plan which will see the IDF …| The US Sun
Long and controversial investigation into 12 Catalan activists is concluded for second time by National Audience judge| In English
Eleven people were stabbed—randomly and without warning—before the attacker was finally stopped thanks to the courage of everyday Americans, including a legally armed citizen.| AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
At least 11 people were stabbed in a targeted mass stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan on Saturday night. The carnage began shortly after 5 p.m. when the alleged attacker began randomly stabbing shoppers in various sections throughout the store in Traverse City, located about 255 miles northwest of Detroit. “The whole […]| Trending Politics Conservative News and Commentary
The Indian media reports make out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reception for the seven parliamentary delegations waging the war on terror turned into a social occasion to celebrate the flashes of ‘national unity’ before the hurly-burly of politics returns as the election cycle picks up. The PMO did not issue any press release on … Continue reading "US snubs India’s war on terror"| Indian Punchline
Gunmen shot and critically wounded Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a future presidential candidate last week during a campaign rally in Bogotá, Colombia.| The Floridian
The Houthis have carried out an unprecedented assault on commercial shipping and foreign warships operating in international waters off the Arabian Peninsula that has changed the face of maritime terrorism. These waters are a strategic corridor that facilitates international trade and the movement of naval forces from Europe and the Americas to the Middle East and Asia via the Suez Canal. As a result of the Houthi attacks, most shipping companies rerouted their vessels around Africa via the C...| U.S. Naval War College Digital Commons
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38 were detained, including 17 who entered from Colombia, prompting Caracas to suspend flights from its western neighbor.| Venezuelanalysis
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Modi speaks of how India will deal with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, what its talks in the future will involve, and who approached other nations for help| thefederal.com
By Anna Kruglova and Bruce White The digital landscape demands evolving strategies against violent extremism and terrorism online. Traditional counter-measures by professional institutions often struggle to keep pace with the sophisticated propaganda and disinformation disseminated by extremist groups and hostile actors. Their ability to adapt quickly necessitates democratizing counter-efforts, empowering communities to safeguard online spaces.| VOX - Pol
By Katy Vaughan Ofcom, as the UK’s independent regulator of ‘Online Safety’ is taking a phased approach to the implementation of the Online Safety Act, which passed into law in October 2023. In December 2024 Ofcom published its statement on the progress of the first phase of implementation which focuses on ‘illegal harms’, including the| VOX - Pol
"If our dreams for Zionism are to end in the smoke of assassins’ pistols, and our labours for its future to produce only a new set of gangsters worthy of Nazi Germany, many like myself will have to reconsider the position we have maintained so consistently and so long in the past. If there is to be any hope of a peaceful and successful future for Zionism, these wicked activities must cease." The post Churchill, Terrorism of Any Stripe, and Bombing Auschwitz appeared first on The Churchill...| The Churchill Project – Hillsdale College
By Joe Whittaker, Elizabeth Pearson, Ashley A. Mattheis, Till Baaken, Sara Zeiger, Farangiz Atamuradova, & Maura Conway There are two words that will strike fear into the hearts of many researchers of online deviance: “Ethics Committee.” Attend a conference or workshop, it is commonplace to have discussions about bureaucratic nightmares which stifle the ability of| VOX - Pol
The recruitment and indoctrination of youth by extremist groups are evolving rapidly, and traditional counter-extremism have struggled to keep pace, writes Cecilia Polizzi.| Vision of Humanity
By Alastair Reed, Andrew Glazzard, Samantha Treacy Ever since the rapid rise of the so-called Islamic State and its effective use of online propaganda to recruit and radicalize individuals, countering the communication strategies of terrorists and violent extremists has been a top priority for governments and policymakers. Early approaches generally fell into two categories: disrupting| VOX - Pol
Exclusive insights into terrorism and counterterrorism in the North Caucasus: 2024 trends report Your guide to patterns in terrorism and state responses in one of Russia’s most volatile regions In 2024, the North Caucasus remained a key hotspot for terrorism-related activity in Russia, with 93 recorded incidents. Yet, much of the available reporting lacks depth ... Read more The post Terrorism and counterterrorism in the North Caucasus in 2024 appeared first on Threatologist.| Threatologist
Fulani herdsmen on Monday (March 10) killed at least six Christian villagers in central Nigeria after stabbing another to death the prior day because he objected to them grazing their cattle on his property, sources said.| Morningstar News
Ridley Scott’s latest film Gladiator II has reignited interest in the legendary gladiators of ancient Rome, portraying them as symbols of defiance against tyranny. Audiences cheer for their strength and resilience, seeing them as heroes who fought for justice and freedom. Yet, in today’s world, those who engage in similar resistance are often labeled as| street art united states
As someone who studies terrorism and religion, I approach each Christmas with dread due to the possibility of terrorist attacks around the holiday. A string of bombings hit churches in Indonesia an…| The Duck of Minerva
What is going on at the New York Times’ Latin America desk? By Brian Mier. Originally published at FAIR. Brazil’s Federal Police released an 884-page report on November 26, laying out the evidence used for its November 21 indictments of former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 of his cronies. Among the revelations are evidence showing […] The post Analysis: NYT’s bizarre coverage and omissions of Bolsonaro’s murderous coup plot appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia| cftni.org
On October 23rd, militants attacked a Turkish aerospace facility near the capital of Ankara. The Turkish government blamed the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)–a Kurdish insurgent group&#…| The Duck of Minerva
Israel seems to forget that Nasrallah was a more effective version of the last Hezbollah leader it assassinated in 1992| Responsible Statecraft
Israel’s pager plot in Lebanon has rekindled the debate over “booby-traps” and with it a popular blood libel—that the Jewish state not only rigs Hezbollah beepers but toys for tots| Commentary Magazine
by Tom Slater, spiked: Islamist terror has returned to Europe. But in truth, it never really went away. On 23 August, the German city of Solingen was the scene of an all too familiar and barbaric crime. Issa Al H, a suspected member of Islamic State, slashed at the necks of people in a crowd, […]| Anglican Mainstream
This backgrounder outlines the evolution of the North Caucasus insurgency, from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present day.| Threatologist
In early 2015, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) made a bold move. It placed self-proclaimed hacktivist, Jeremy Hammond, already in| Hackread - Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News
Lawdan Bazargan is an activist and former political prisoner from Iran who is organizing a push for Princeton to fire Seyed Hossein Mousavian, currently on staff at Princeton’s Program on Science an| The Princeton Tory
This article rounds up information on the 23 June 2024 terrorist attacks in Dagestan, which targeted religious institutions and the police.| Threatologist
This review article rounds up all the key information on the 22 March 2024 terrorist attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall and its aftermath.| Threatologist
In addition to reviving the "lazy fantasy" of Marwan Barghouti as 'the next Nelson Mandela', the Sunday Times, in a piece written by Christina Lamb, falsel| CAMERA UK
The Ryanair flight was forced to to land in Minsk, where opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich and his partner were arrested.| POLITICO
Telegram said its CEO “has nothing to hide” as his surprise detention became an online flashpoint over free speech.| POLITICO
Israel is losing (some even say she has already irrevocably lost) the information war that is being waged in parallel with the kinetic one that she has been engaged in since 1948, but especially since 7 October 2023. The usual suggestions are technical: spend more money, react more quickly to enemy propaganda, utilize social media more effectively, and so on. All of these are worth doing, but there is one factor that is even more important than all of them together, and it is both simpler and...| Abu Yehuda
By Arthur Bradley An assailant injured at least five people with a knife in a tea garden in Sehit Rustem Demirbas Park, Eskisehir, northwestern Turkey, on 12 August. Police apprehended the 18-year-old suspect within a few minutes of the violence starting. He was dressed in camouflage trousers and an assault vest, helmet, goggles and skull mask, and also reportedly carried| VOX - Pol
ADF STAFF A report analyzing the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali concludes that it was handicapped from the start by its narrow capabilities and the Malian government’s expectations. Researchers produced the report after a June 13 workshop that analyzed the mission and the lessons learned from its 10-year deployment. The International Peace Institute, the […]| Africa Defense Forum
Tisha B’Av תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב is a day on the Jewish calendar when we remember the martyrdom of our ancestors – and relatives today – through fasting, recitation of kinot קינות elegies, …| Merrimack Valley Havurah
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By Brahma Chellaney, The Hill Many media accounts have credited the toppling of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government almost entirely to a student-led uprising. U…| Stagecraft and Statecraft
By Brahma Chellaney, The Hill Iranians take part in a funeral procession for late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, on August 1, 2024, ahead of his burial in Qatar. (Photo by AFP via Getty Im…| Stagecraft and Statecraft
Haniyeh's killing has led to a much more hard-line leader for Hamas, likely dealing a severe blow to chances of a cease-fire.| CNBC
The Communist Party USA issued the following statement on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Statement on the Pennsylvania Rally Shooting: The apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump that resulted in the death of one person and the injury of others is sure to deepen the country's political crisis.| People's World
It would be unfair to say that all the employees of Al Jazeera who have thus far been investigated for terrorist ties have turned out to be members of Hamas| Commentary Magazine
When the West sides with its enemies: Every day we learn of new reports of the steady decline of the West. There are various aspects…| CultureWatch
5th August 2024 Thirteen years ago, I went along to the south London shopping centre expecting to report on a riot. But there was not a riot. And so in a splendid exercise of journalism, I filed a …| The Law and Policy Blog
Facebook Vice President Andrew “Boz” Bosworth said that “questionable contact importing practices,” “subtle language that helps people stay searchable,” and other growth techniques are justified by the company’s connecting of people.| BuzzFeed News
By Anne Craanen In 2021, two members of The Base (a neo-Nazi accelerationist organisation) were arrested in the Netherlands for membership of a terrorist organisation as well as attempting a terrorist plot on former Prime Minister, Mark Rutte. On Friday 26 July 2024, the European Union (EU) sanctioned The Base as a terrorist organisation under| VOX - Pol
By Daniel E. Levenson Successful ideologues and leaders in extremist movements have long been aware of the power that misleading, but powerfully Manichean, pseudo-historical narratives can have on audiences. The foundation of this propagandistic material is often rooted in self-serving mythologies which justify the scapegoating of others and validation of the deeply felt grievances that| VOX - Pol
This introduction to the special issue of the Journal of Mass Violence Research on definitional issues and mass shootings welcomes readers.| Journal of Mass Violence Research
This introduction to the inaugural issue of the Journal of Mass Violence Research describes the impetus for the journal and welcomes readers.| Journal of Mass Violence Research
From full-scale to tabletop exercises, preparing for a mass casualty incident should be part of disaster management training| EMS1
France's rail network has been "paralysed" by a series of coordinated arson attacks today, affecting nearly a million people traveling to the Olympic| End Time Headlines
Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, said that terrorism originating from Afghanistan impacts not only Pakistan but also neighboring countries such as China, Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.| KabulNow
The implications of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend remain unclear. Will it lead him to strike a more conciliatory tone during the upcoming Republican National Conventi…| The Duck of Minerva
Criminologist Adam Lankford has found that mass shooters and suicide bombers are looking for fame. In an interview with JR, he asks journalists not to honor them, not to publish their names and pictures.| The Journalist's Resource
President Joe Biden did not move to renew expiring sanctions on Iran's drone and missile production at the United Nations in October.| Breitbart
Defence minister says leads found in probe into Bisham tragedy| The Express Tribune
It appears that the US may have found a ceasefire formula for Gaza; or it may not have. Hamas, it appears, has already announced that it is not dropping one of its demands, as earlier news reports claimed. According to NBC News, “Hamas has expressed concern Israel will restart the war after the hostages are released. Israeli officials have […]| Jewish Policy Center
The Washington Post headline reads, “Probe finds two universities failed to protect Jewish, Muslim students.” And while that is technically accurate, it is an indication of how the unprecedented crisis| Commentary Magazine
“In 2016, the CIA memorial wall had 111 stars, each representing an agent’s death. By the end of Trump’s term, there were 135 stars on the wall, a huge 22% increase. 24 dead agent…| Intel Today
Rania Khalek was joined by Yanis Varoufakis, economist, political leader, former Finance Minister of Greece and the author of many books including his latest “Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism,” to discuss Israel’s genocide in Gaza.| Yanis Varoufakis
Terrorist and militant attacks on electric power infrastructure outside the United States in 2021 and 2022 occurred at more than three times the average annual number of attacks from 2015 through 2020| Public Intelligence
On March 17, 2024, I received an email regarding the Gaza conflict from six of my former colleagues from when I served in the White House and State Departme ...| jamiemetzl.com
Today is Tuesday, September 11, 2012; and just like that Tuesday eleven years ago, it's a beautiful sunny morning, with barely a cloud in the sky, and the first serious hint that summer is over, vacation time is over, and it's time to retire the shorts and sandals and put on warmer clothing.| Moderates of all Nations, Unite!
Following is a comment I posted elsewhere. Sorry for the hasty post...| Moderates of all Nations, Unite!
Venezuelan authorities have dismantled five plots to assault military units and kill political leaders with alleged US support.| Venezuelanalysis
Let us pray: Holy One of Old, open our eyes that we may see. Amen. Readings like these are why I felt called and compelled to create A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church. Here we are at…| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
In an egregious case of “bothsidesism,” the FBI is training local law enforcement that the pro-choice movement represents a violent terrorist threat.| Property of the People
Governments have used psychological warfare throughout history to manipulate public opinion, gain political advantage, and generate profits. Western governments have engaged in such tactics in the …| Dig Within
Leah Remini vs Scientology, Islam and Terrorism, interview: Heaven's Gate UFO suicide cult's surviving ex-members, more.| Religion News Blog
Visit iPredator to read about and view images involving the destructive impact social media has on Israel and Antisemitism.| iPredator - Cyberbullying, Cyberstalking, Cybercriminal Minds
Wall Street Journal sets off a firestorm regarding Hamas fundraising then fails to correct the record On October 10th, the Wall Street Journal ran a story with the headline, "Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in Crypto. Digital currency| Modern Consensus.
Taking sides in vicious tribal conflicts is dumb as fuck and is going to boomerang back on you.| Anatoly Karlin
