The US and partner forces conducted large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, following an attack on US forces, as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, with over 90 munitions fired at more than 35 targets.
Two weeks after US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria targeting the group Lakurawa, questions remain about the operation's impact and the specific group targeted, with limited information on casualties and motives, raising concerns about the effectiveness and transparency of such military actions.
British and French warplanes conducted a joint airstrike in central Syria targeting an underground ISIS weapons facility near Palmyra, demonstrating ongoing efforts to combat ISIS remnants despite their defeat in 2019.
British and French aircraft jointly targeted an underground Islamic State weapons facility near Palmyra, Syria, using guided bombs and Typhoon jets, aiming to prevent IS resurgence, with the area being civilian-free.
The FBI thwarted a planned New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina by 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant, who pledged loyalty to ISIS and planned to attack a grocery store and fast-food restaurant with knives and hammers. He was arrested after online communications and a manifesto revealed his intentions, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
The FBI disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina planned by an 18-year-old who pledged loyalty to ISIS, arresting him before any harm was done, and uncovering detailed attack plans.
A suicide bomber in Aleppo, Syria, linked to Islamic State, targeted a Christian area on New Year's Eve, killing a security officer and injuring two others, amid heightened security measures.
Turkey conducted nationwide operations, detaining 357 suspects linked to Islamic State following a deadly clash in Yalova, as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and prevent planned attacks during the holiday season.
Turkish police conducted large-scale operations across Turkey, detaining 357 suspects linked to the Islamic State group, amid heightened security concerns following recent clashes and threats of attacks during holiday celebrations.
Police investigating the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney found no evidence that the perpetrators, Sajid and Naveed Akram, trained or acted as part of a terrorist cell in the Philippines, where they had briefly visited. The pair, inspired by Islamic State, acted alone in the attack that killed 15 and wounded 40, with police emphasizing the importance of heightened security for New Year's celebrations. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are taking extensive measures to ensure public safety.
Australian police confirmed that the two alleged gunmen, Sajid and Naveed Akram, acted alone in the Bondi Beach mass shooting, did not train in the Philippines, and were motivated by Islamic State ideology, with investigations indicating they rarely left their hotel during their trip.
Australian police assess that the alleged Bondi shooter father and son acted alone, did not receive training or contact with a terror cell in the Philippines, and were inspired by Islamic State, but not directed by any broader network.
Turkish police clashed with Islamic State militants in Yalova, resulting in 6 militants and 3 police officers dead, with several others wounded, during a raid that involved evacuating women and children and closing local schools, amid ongoing anti-ISIS operations across Turkey.
Turkish police clashed with Islamic State militants in Yalova, resulting in 9 deaths including 3 officers, as part of a nationwide crackdown involving over 100 raids. All militants were Turkish nationals, and the operation was conducted with caution due to women and children inside the house. The incident follows recent anti-IS efforts and threats against non-Muslims during holiday celebrations.
Seven Turkish police officers were wounded during a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in Yalova province, Turkey, amid a police operation targeting militants planning attacks for Christmas and New Year, with ongoing gunfire and a significant security response.