Tag: Terrorism
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Nigeria’s December 2025 Bombings: What Happened and What Is Known
Overview: Two Distinct Security Incidents, One Media Narrative In late December 2025, public discussions in Nigeria and beyond described a single, devastating event, often referred to in headlines as the “bombing of Nigeria.” In reality, authorities and reliable media initially conflated two separate security incidents that occurred in quick succession, each with its own location,…
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Nigeria’s Late-December 2025 Bombings: What Happened and What Is Known
Overview: Two Distinct Security Incidents Described as the “Bombing of Nigeria” In late December 2025, public discussion around Nigeria’s security landscape was shaped by reports of two separate incidents that were widely described as a single event — the “bombing of Nigeria.” However, investigators and local authorities emphasized that the episodes were operationally and geographically…
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How 9/11 Shaped U.S. Perceptions of the Northern Ireland Peace Process
New Files Shed Light on a Turning Point Newly released government documents reveal that Irish officials believed the September 11, 2001 attacks would alter how U.S. politicians approached the Northern Ireland peace process. The disclosures, coming in the wake of the terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, hint at a pivotal moment when transatlantic…
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Homs Mosque Explosion in Syria Kills Eight – Latest Update
Overview A deadly explosion struck a mosque in the southern Syrian city of Homs on Friday, killing at least eight people and wounding several others. The blast, which occurred in a district where many residents belong to Syria’s Alawite minority, has raised concerns about sectarian tensions and security in the region. Syrian authorities have not…
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Mosque Blast in Syria Kills Eight in Homs, Officials Say
Overview: A deadly blast at a mosque in Homs An explosion at a mosque in the central Syrian city of Homs left eight people dead and several others injured, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA. The blast reportedly occurred during Friday noon prayers at a place of worship associated with the Alawite minority,…
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Eight Dead in Mosque Blast Targeting Alawite Community in Homs, Syria
Summary of the Incident An explosion at a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday noon prayers killed eight people, according to the state-run SANA news agency. The blast struck a location associated with the Alawite minority, a Shia-adjacent sect that has faced security pressures in various parts of the country. Initial claims…
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Terror Attack in Northern Israel Leaves Two Dead, Wounded
Overview of the incident A Palestinian terrorist from the West Bank killed two people and wounded two others in a stabbing and car-ramming rampage in northern Israel on Friday, before an armed passerby intervened, shooting and injuring the attacker. The incident, which sparked a large-scale security response, took place in a busy area and prompted…
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Syria Homs Mosque Blast Kills Eight as Investigation Opens
Overview A powerful blast at a mosque in the central Syrian city of Homs killed at least eight people and wounded several others, state media reported on Friday. Authorities did not identify a perpetrator, and the investigation has begun amid heightened concerns about sectarian tension in the region. What Happened According to early reports, the…
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Two Dead, Two Wounded in Northern Israel Terror Attack as Assailant Is Shot by Passerby
Overview of the Incident A terrorist incident unfolded in northern Israel when a Palestinian attacker from the West Bank embarked on a stabbing and car-ramming rampage that left two people dead and two others wounded. The attack occurred shortly after noon on a Friday, creating an unsettling moment of violence in a region already marked…
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria After Christmas Attacks on Christians
US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria After Christmas Attacks on Christians In a rapid, retaliatory move, American forces conducted air strikes against Islamic State affiliates in northwestern Nigeria after coordinated attacks against Christian communities during the Christmas period. The operation underscores the United States’ ongoing concerns about militant activity in the Lake Chad Basin and…