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US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State

While the departure of US forces is broadly popular among Iraqis, some worry that security forces trained and funded by the United States still can’t protect Iraq.
While the departure of US forces is broadly popular among Iraqis, some worry that security forces trained and funded by the United States still can’t protect Iraq.

Afghan woman deported from US in first use of secretive terrorism court

The woman’s case had been filed in a court that had gone unused in the decades since its creation by Congress in 1996.
The woman’s case had been filed in a court that had gone unused in the decades since its creation by Congress in 1996.

Woman charged with planning ISIS-inspired attack on New York state capitol building

Suspect Jessica Bowie allegedly carrying out reconnaissance on the New York capitol building, according to US officials.
Suspect Jessica Bowie allegedly carrying out reconnaissance on the New York capitol building, according to US officials.

Pride march draws hundreds of thousands in Germany week after attack

Some 300,000 people took part in a Pride march in Hamburg in Germany on Aug 1.
Some 300,000 people took part in a Pride march in Hamburg in Germany on Aug 1.

Thousands expected in Amsterdam for boisterous WorldPride in shadow of Berlin attack

People taking part in a WorldPride street party at Dam Square in Amsterdam on July 31. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pride Amsterdam and the 10th edition of WorldPride.
People taking part in a WorldPride street party at Dam Square in Amsterdam on July 31. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pride Amsterdam and the 10th edition of WorldPride.

Berlin Pride attacker pledged allegiance to Islamic State: Prosecutors

A memorial at Tiergarten park on July 27, after a deadly attack in which a vehicle crashed into a crowd on the evening of July 25.
A memorial at Tiergarten park on July 27, after a deadly attack in which a vehicle crashed into a crowd on the evening of July 25.

19-year-old arrested for plotting knife attacks on Sembawang Air Base soldiers, LGBTQ schoolmates

The 19-year-old student had planned attacks against Singapore Armed Forces personnel stationed outside Sembawang Air Base (pictured).
The 19-year-old student had planned attacks against Singapore Armed Forces personnel stationed outside Sembawang Air Base (pictured).

Explainer-What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?

FILE PHOTO: A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Iran executes two over charges of ISIS membership

Rights groups said that Iran executes more people annually than any other nation besides China.
Rights groups said that Iran executes more people annually than any other nation besides China.

Last ISIS-linked Australian woman to return home

Dozens of women and children have been returning to Australia from squalid Syrian detention camps, where they were held for years after the collapse of Islamic State’s self-declared caliphate.
Dozens of women and children have been returning to Australia from squalid Syrian detention camps, where they were held for years after the collapse of Islamic State’s self-declared caliphate.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.