UK police forces, including the Metropolitan and Greater Manchester Police, have announced they will arrest individuals chanting 'globalise the intifada' at protests. This policy shift, effective from Wednesday, December 17, 2025, follows recent terror attacks in Sydney and Manchester, with authorities citing a 'changed context' and escalating threat. Initial arrests have already been made in London.
The FBI announced the arrest of four individuals linked to the anti-capitalist Turtle Island Liberation Front, accused of plotting coordinated New Year's Eve bomb attacks targeting logistics centers across Los Angeles and Orange County. The suspects were apprehended in the Mojave Desert while allegedly testing explosive devices.
The U.S. State Department has officially designated Clan del Golfo, Colombia's largest drug cartel, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aims to intensify financial pressure and escalate the anti-drug campaign against the violent criminal group, known for extensive cocaine trafficking and attacks on civilians and officials.
A coalition of United Nations special rapporteurs has accused the Turkish government of systematically criminalizing young women and children through broad counterterrorism operations. The UN experts cited the use of secret evidence and coerced interrogations, particularly targeting individuals perceived to be linked to the Gülen movement, in raids conducted in 2024 and 2025.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order classifying the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as 'foreign terrorist organizations' at the state level. This move, which follows a similar action by Texas, has been strongly condemned by CAIR, which plans to challenge the designation in court, calling it 'defamatory and unconstitutional'.
India has welcomed the UK's recent sanctions against British Sikh businessman Gurpreet Singh Rehal and the Babbar Akali Lehar group, citing their alleged links to pro-Khalistan terrorism. The move, marking the first use of the UK's Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regime against such entities, strengthens global anti-terrorism efforts and bilateral security cooperation.
French President Emmanuel Macron has affirmed France's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Nigeria to combat terrorism, particularly in the northern region. Following a conversation with President Bola Tinubu, Macron pledged support including training, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian aid, urging broader international engagement.
Boko Haram terrorists reportedly abducted eight farmers in Malari village, Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State, on Sunday night. The incident involved insurgents on motorcycles targeting farmers watering onion plants, underscoring the persistent threat to agricultural communities in Nigeria's northeast.
Israeli security forces, including the IDF, Shin Bet, and the elite Yamam unit, arrested a five-member terror cell in the northern West Bank village of Barta'a on Saturday night. The cell was reportedly planning an imminent attack, and the arrests are part of ongoing counterterrorism operations in the region.
France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom have jointly condemned the significant increase in Israeli settler violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. Citing UN data, the four nations highlighted 264 attacks in October, the highest monthly figure since 2006, urging Israel to uphold international law and ensure accountability. The European states also reiterated their support for a two-state solution.
Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, a Nigerian lawmaker, disclosed that suspected Boko Haram members and other criminals were found on recruitment lists for the Nigerian Army and Police. This revelation, made during a special plenary session, highlights deep flaws in the recruitment processes and poses a significant threat to national security in Nigeria.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led solemn tributes at the Mumbai Police Headquarters on the 17th anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, honoring the martyrs and victims. Dignitaries and families gathered to remember the 166 lives lost and reaffirm resolve against terrorism.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his security cabinet on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to address a significant surge in Israeli settler violence across the West Bank. The meeting, which included top military, Shin Bet, and police officials, comes amidst increasing pressure from the United States to curb the unrest, which Washington fears could destabilize the region and jeopardize its Gaza peace plan. Reports indicate a record number of settler attacks in recent months.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday, November 20, 2025, arrested four more prime accused in connection with the November 10 car blast outside the Red Fort in Delhi. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to six, following an attack that killed at least 15 people and injured over 20.
An Afghan national, Abdullah Haji Zada, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for plotting an Election Day terror attack in the United States on behalf of ISIS. The 19-year-old, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, conspired to acquire firearms and ammunition for the thwarted November 2024 attack.
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that 'Operation Sindoor' was merely a 'trailer' and India is fully prepared for decisive military action if cross-border terrorism persists. He emphasized that India will treat terrorists and their sponsors alike, marking a 'new normal' in its counter-terrorism approach.
The United States Department of State has designated four far-left organizations, including Germany's Antifa Ost, as Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organizations. This move, effective November 20, 2025, cites violent acts, particularly those carried out by Antifa Ost in Budapest in February 2023, and aims to cut off financial and logistical support to these groups.
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for an attack on November 11, 2025, in Borno State, north-eastern Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of four Christians. The assault occurred near the town of Dille, adding to the ongoing violence in the region.
German authorities have arrested 49-year-old Martin S., a German-Polish national, in Dortmund for allegedly operating a darknet platform called 'Assassination Politics.' He is accused of soliciting cryptocurrency donations to fund the assassinations of over 20 politicians, including former Chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz, and publishing bomb-making instructions and personal data of targets. He faces charges of financing terrorism and inciting violence.
Three young women, aged 18 to 21, have been charged in France with criminal terrorist conspiracy. The arrests followed months of surveillance, with authorities alleging the women plotted an attack in Paris, sharing pro-jihadist content online and discussing violent acts targeting public venues.
