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Jihadist terrorism - Cyberwar - Security MSc in Counter-Terrorism Operations Networks, conflict and technology Bach, always.

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Peru ousts a president under the shadow of Chinese meddling José Jerí was the country’s eighth president in a decade.

José Jerí was the country’s eighth president in a decade.

19.02.2026 15:31 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Ciberterrorismo: La amenaza silenciosa que Chile insiste en subestimar El riesgo no es solo tecnológico. Es político y social. Un ataque ciberterrorista exitoso no necesita destruir todo. Le basta con sembrar duda. Duda sobre la capacidad del Estado.

Today I published a column on cyberterrorism and democratic resilience in Chile.

Not every digital attack is cybercrime. When the objective is destabilization, the issue becomes strategic.

Full text (in Spanish):
www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/opi...

19.02.2026 02:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ciberterrorismo: La amenaza silenciosa que Chile insiste en subestimar El riesgo no es solo tecnológico. Es político y social. Un ataque ciberterrorista exitoso no necesita destruir todo. Le basta con sembrar duda. Duda sobre la capacidad del Estado.

Hoy publico una columna sobre ciberterrorismo y resiliencia democrática en Chile.

No todo ataque digital es ciberdelito. Cuando el objetivo es desestabilizar, el problema es estratégico.

Texto completo:
www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/opi...

19.02.2026 02:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Debate over repatriating women linked to ISIS and their children due to potential security risks.
Calls for stricter scrutiny and greater transparency.
Questions raised about the government’s political motivations.

YTB
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19.02.2026 02:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Iran expands underground nuclear facility, images show | The Jerusalem Post Meanwhile, explosions and fires were reported in Tehran and Shiraz.

Satellite images indicate that Iran is reinforcing and concealing key nuclear and military facilities following previous strikes by Israel and the United States.

THE JERSUSALEM POST
www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

18.02.2026 20:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan Two bomb attacks and a gunfight between police and militants in northwest Pakistan killed at least 11 security personnel and three civilians, including a child, a security official said.

At least 14 people were killed in bomb attacks and a gunfight in northwest Pakistan.

FRANCE24
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17.02.2026 21:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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IDF foil ISIS terror plot in Jericho, seize Hamas weapons | The Jerusalem Post The IDF said they found "a large amount of guns, an RPG rocket, and an explosive device that were going to be used to harm IDF soldiers operating in the area."

Israel dismantled an ISIS cell in Jericho and seized Hamas weapons in Gaza. It also killed a suspected attacker and demolished a home in the West Bank.

TJP
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17.02.2026 19:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
‘Shocking’ new revelations over ISIS brides’ return spark fresh security fears
YouTube video by Sky News Australia ‘Shocking’ new revelations over ISIS brides’ return spark fresh security fears

Australian security agencies are concerned that at least three adults in an ISIS-linked group seeking to travel to Australia may be radicalized, and they have not been interviewed since 2022.

YTB
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s83D...

17.02.2026 18:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Rabat & Manama Agree to Boost their Multiform Cooperation – The North Africa Post

Morocco and Bahrain signed new cooperation agreements and reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, including support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

TNAP
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17.02.2026 10:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Russia arrested a man accused of raising crypto funds to support terrorist groups.

BINANCE SQUARE
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17.02.2026 08:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘ISIS brides’ forced back to camp

Australian women and children linked to ISIS tried to return from Syria but were forced back to the camp; the government will not assist their repatriation.

THE SATURDAY PAPER
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/post/2026/02...

17.02.2026 07:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

UK police warned Tommy Robinson of a credible ISIS-linked threat. He says he has left the country for safety, reigniting debate over security and self-defense laws.

RFU
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15.02.2026 00:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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After High Court victory, Palestine Action founder says UK ban ‘backfired’ Huda Ammori celebrates 'victory for Palestine' as top court rules proscription as a 'terror' organisation was unlawful.

UK High Court rules the ban on Palestine Action unlawful and disproportionate. Cofounder Huda Ammori calls it a victory for Palestine. Government plans to appeal.

ALJAZEERA
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...

15.02.2026 00:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Los talibanes admiten sus vículos con Al Qaeda después de nagarlo constantemente

Los talibanes admiten sus vículos con Al Qaeda después de nagarlo constantemente



🗳️ Existen fundadas sospechas de que el grupo yihadista se reorganiza bajo el amparo de los islamistas radicales.

14.02.2026 17:33 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Syria’s religious sites under threat: Tracking a surge in targeted attacks post-2025 Follow the latest News and views from the Middle East and the region

Since 2025, Syria has faced a surge of attacks targeting churches and mosques, signaling a broader attempt to fuel sectarian tension and challenge stability during a fragile post-Assad transition.

EN ANNAHAR
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14.02.2026 12:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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India’s Toxic Air Crisis Is Reaching a Breaking Point Months of deadly smog in New Delhi are sharpening public anger over a pollution crisis the government has failed to fix.

As New Delhi endures another winter of deadly smog, public anger is growing over a pollution crisis India's government has failed to resolve.

14.02.2026 02:00 — 👍 44    🔁 16    💬 6    📌 2
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No construction defects in Hague apartment building collapse; Explosion left 6 dead: An investigation by TNO has concluded that the Tarwekamp apartment complex in The Hague did not suffer from structural defects prior to its collapse on December 7, 2024, a catastrophi… https://ranked.news/174182?u=b

13.02.2026 18:01 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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2 ISIS Supporters Who Planned Attack on Jews in U.K. Get Life Sentences

Two ISIS supporters in the U.K. were sentenced to life in prison for plotting a gun attack against Manchester’s Jewish community after Oct. 7. The plan was foiled by undercover counterterrorism officers.

NYT
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13.02.2026 18:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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ISIS Suspects Transferred from Syria to Iraq are Interrogated in a Baghdad Prison Inside a heavily guarded detention facility in Baghdad, men from scores of different countries and nationalities were brought one after another into interrogation rooms and questioned by Iraqi officer...

Over 5,000 suspected ISIS fighters from 60 countries were moved from Syria to Iraq and are now being interrogated in Baghdad, with public trials planned.
Critical test for justice and regional security.

Asharq Al-Awsat
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13.02.2026 14:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Meet Fahad Al-Saif, PIF exec and Saudi Arabia's new investment minister Saif previously led investment strategy at the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund and has held senior roles at the Saudi Awwal Bank and HSBC Saudi Arabia.

Meet Fahad Al-Saif, PIF exec and Saudi Arabia's new investment minister www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

13.02.2026 00:20 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show This activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue, with President Donald Trump threatening fresh military...

When a country reinforces underground facilities amid rising international tensions, the message is clear: distrust is growing, even if official rhetoric says otherwise.

NP
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12.02.2026 23:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tom Barrack Says HTS-Led Syrian Government's Participation in Anti-ISIS Coalition Marks a 'New Chapter' - News From Antiwar.com Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey who also serves as an envoy to Turkey, wrote on X on Tuesday that the participation of the new Syrian government -- led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an offshoot of...

US envoy Tom Barrack called Syria’s HTS-led government joining the anti-ISIS coalition a “new chapter,” despite US officials warning the new Syrian military includes fighters with alleged extremist ties.

NEWS ANTIWAR
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11.02.2026 19:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Indonesia to send troops to Gaza under Phase II ceasefire | The Jerusalem Post Indonesia is expected to become the first country to deploy troops to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza during Phase II of the ceasefire, KAN News reported.

Indonesia will be the first to deploy troops to the Gaza stabilization force, mainly to monitor ceasefire lines in southern Gaza.

TJP
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11.02.2026 17:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Silynxcom Announces Successful Field Evaluation of CLARUS II by Elite NATO Counter-Terrorism Unit Netanya, Israel, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silynxcom Ltd. (NYSE American: SYNX) (“Silynxcom” or the “Company”), a manufacturer and dev...

Silynxcom’s CLARUS II tactical headset passed field testing with an elite NATO counter-terrorism unit, showing strong communication and hearing protection performance.

BI
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11.02.2026 15:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Las organizaciones yihadistas pierden influencia operativa en las prisiones españolas Los internos no están integrados en las redes estructuradas de DAESH o Al Qaeda.

El yihadismo en prisiones españolas es hoy mayoritariamente ideológico y no operativo, con perfiles individuales en fases tempranas de radicalización.

ESCUDO DIGITAL
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11.02.2026 15:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Struggle for the City—Urban Recovery and Dispossession in Mosul and Damascus A walk through the old city of Mosul, Iraq, reveals an urban landscape still scarred by the violence of war and transfigured by ongoing reconstruction. Rubble-lined narrow streets give way to half-reb...

Postwar reconstruction in Mosul and Damascus is marked by corruption, dispossession and elite-driven projects that sideline displaced residents.

MERIP
www.merip.org/2026/02/the-...

11.02.2026 13:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Niger incidents underline rising Sahel spillover threat to Nigeria’s security Niger incidents underline rising Sahel spillover threat to Nigeria’s security By: Zagazola Makama A series of deadly incidents in neighbouring Niger between Feb. 6 and Feb. 10 has again exposed the fr...

Nigeria must seal borders, boost intelligence cooperation and strengthen local resilience to stop its north from becoming a permanent jihadist corridor.

ZAGAZOLA
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11.02.2026 10:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Russian Attacks Cause Casualties and Damage in Kherson Region February 2026 | Ukraine news - #Mezha Six people were wounded in Russian attacks on Kherson region, with damage to residential buildings and infrastructure reported on February 10-11, 2026.

Russian shelling and drone strikes wounded six people across 33 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure as attacks continue.

KHerson RMA
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11.02.2026 10:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 10, 2026 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov continued to explicitly blame the US on February 10 for the lack of progress in ending Russia’s war.

Lavrov blamed the US for stalled peace talks and pushed 2022 terms, as Russia tightened Telegram controls and sought to boost arms production despite sanctions.

ISW
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11.02.2026 04:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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After Trump strikes Islamist terrorists, US general travels to Nigeria with militants 'on the run' Lt. Gen. John Brennan details U.S. military support helping Nigerian forces combat Islamic State and Boko Haram terrorists following strikes that disrupted terror networks.

After US strikes ordered by Trump, Islamist militants in Nigeria are reported “on the run,” as a senior AFRICOM general visits Abuja to boost counterterrorism cooperation.

AOL
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10.02.2026 23:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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