Doubts have been raised about reports that alleged Bondi gunmen met with ISIS in the Philippines, with experts suggesting their trip was likely haphazard and not aimed at establishing contact or obtaining approval for an attack. Authorities are investigating their motives and movements in Davao City, while experts highlight the difficulty in connecting with ISIS representatives and suggest the trip may have been more about bonding or other intentions rather than direct militant collaboration.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has been formally charged with murder and other crimes for shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., resulting in one death and one critical injury, amid ongoing investigations into potential terrorism links and his background.
Investigators are examining the motives behind the deadly National Guard shooting, focusing on the suspect's financial struggles, mental health issues, and recent death of an Afghan commander he revered, while also exploring potential links to terrorism; the suspect has a complex background involving U.S. military and intelligence connections.
India confirmed the Delhi blast was a terror incident, with investigations exploring links to recent arrests of Kashmiri individuals involved in arms and bomb-making, amid tensions with Pakistan and ongoing anti-terror efforts.
Jihad Al-Shamie, who carried out a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue, made a 999 call pledging allegiance to Islamic State before being shot dead by police during the incident, which involved a car and knife attack resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries.
