Other ISIS Factions Still Pose Threat to U.S. After Leader Dies During Raid
An American counterterrorism raid resulted in the death of a core ISIS leader. However, the terror group remains at large in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Joe Biden Takes Different Tone Than Trump Detailing Killing of ISIS Leader
In a speech in 2019, former President Donald Trump said ISIS's prior leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, "died like a dog," during a strike.
Who Is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi? ISIS Leader Dies in U.S. Strike
In 2019, al-Qurayshi took over as leader of the militant group following the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Joe Biden to Reveal Further Details of Syria Raid That Killed ISIS Leader
The U.S. Special Operations raid killed Islamic State militant group (ISIS) leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
Family of Kansas Woman Charged With Joining IS Say They Want No Contact
Allison Fluke-Ekren "considered any attack that did not kill a large number of individuals to be a waste of resources," a witness told the FBI.
At Least 11 Iraqi Soldiers Killed in IS Attack While They Were Sleeping
"We affirm that the blood of the heroic martyrs will not be in vain and that the response by our heroic army units will be very harsh," the Iraqi military said.
Florida Man Apologizes for Killing 13-Year-Old Boy, Gets Life Sentence
"I took the life of an innocent 13-year-old boy. I really, truly am sorry, especially when he had been so nice and generous to me," Corey Johnson said.
African Christians Face Deadly Violence in 2022
In recent months, dangers to Africa's Christian believers—and particularly converts from Islam—are swelling exponentially.
Woman Stuck in Syrian Refugee Camp, SCOTUS Denies Appeal to Return to U.S.
"We intend to stand by Hoda and her son and their rights to citizenship," lawyer Christine Jump said. "We do intend to keep working on her behalf."
Hoda Muthana Denied SCOTUS Appeal, Cannot Return to U.S. After Joining IS
SCOTUS refused to hear the appeal of a woman who was determined to not be a U.S. citizen as she tried to return to the country after joining the Islamic State.
A Bad Start to the New Year for U.S. Troops in Iraq
As far as the United States military is concerned, the men and women in uniform have done their job. It's time to acknowledge success and bring them home.
The Coming Middle East Narco Wars
The Captagon drug trade not only facilitates Bashar al-Assad's atrocities against the Syrian people, but could also create further instability through the widespread proliferation of amphetamine usage in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond.
Terrorist Attacks, Deaths Rose Last Year As ISIS, al-Qa'ida Spread: Report
"These figures reflect, in part, the spread of ISIS branches and networks and al-Qa'ida affiliates, particularly in Africa," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Al-Qaida Looking to Rebuild Afghanistan Presence With U.S. Out: Commander
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said that the absence of American forces in Afghanistan has complicated efforts to monitor groups like al-Qaida.
Biden Faces a Conundrum on Afghanistan
The Afghan people's well-being is now connected to the Taliban. The U.S. shouldn't pretend otherwise.
IS Member to Serve Life in Prison for Death of 5-year-old Girl Chained Up
The girl was allegedly punished for wetting the bed and was chained to a barred window in direct sunlight where temperatures reached 122 Fahrenheit.
Judge Rules Refugee Can Be Deported After Lying About ISIS Involvement
A federal judge ruled Omar Abdulsattar Ameen is eligible for deportation to Iraq or Turkey after lying about having contact with anyone from terrorist groups.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Suicide Bombing in Uganda
In addition to the deaths, the bombings sent 33 people to the hospital, five of whom are in critical condition.
Taliban Seeks U.S. Assent to World Recognition, As ISIS Strikes Within
"Gone are the days of war, threats, sanctions and pressure, and the world must normalize its relations with the Islamic Emirate," Taliban member Alhanafi Wardak told Newsweek.
Lone Surviving Extremist on Trial for Deadly Paris Attacks Recalls Family
Salah Abdeslam spoke at the beginning of the trial, saying the deaths of so many innocent people were "nothing personal."
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Requesting 'Military Training' From ISIS
"Don't thank me...it's my duty," Naser Almadaoji told an individual he believed to be a member of ISIS after translating a document from Arabic to English.
German Islamic State Convert Jailed for Death of Girl She Bought As Slave
The case of Jennifer Wenisch is one of the first trials related to crimes against Yazidis.
The U.S. Mission in Syria is a Failure. Don't Turn it Into a Catastrophe.
Assad has won the war. That's not new information. U.S. decision makers must deal with reality as it is, not as they wish it to be.
ISIS Puts China On Notice by Recruiting Minorities for Afghanistan Attacks
"As a neighboring country, China is certainly concerned about Afghanistan's counter-terrorism," Shanghai International Studies University's Fan Hongda told Newsweek.
Live Updates: Suspected Islamic State Bombing Kills at Least 14
A roadside bombing believed to be carried out by Islamic State has killed over a dozen people in the deadliest attack on Syrian capital Damascus in years. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.
Man Convicted for Designing Computer Script to Spread ISIS Propaganda
The 22-year-old had created a process that would allow ISIS to disseminate propaganda in an easier manner.
Iran Warns of 'Divisive Schemes' as ISIS Wages Sectarian War in Afghanistan
Iran said it's "confident that our Muslim brothers and sisters in Afghanistan will foil the divisive schemes of their enemies through solidarity."
The Taliban Blames the U.S. for Afghanistan's Growing ISIS Problem
"There is no doubt that the malicious hand is behind the ISIS attack," Ahmad Yasir, protocol officer of the Taliban's political office in Qatar, told Newsweek.
Taliban Rule Out Cooperation With U.S. to Contain Islamic State
The Taliban's statement comes a day after ISIS-K claimed responsibility for an attack at a mosque in Afghanistan Friday that killed 46 Shiite Muslims.
Taliban 'Assures' Shiite Muslims It Will Protect Them After Mosque Bombing
ISIS claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a mosque Friday that killed at least 46 Shiite Muslim worshippers and wounded dozens in Afghanistan.