ISIS Messaging in Al-Naba Issue 521 Highlights Continued Multi-Theater Activity and Narrative Aims
ISIS uses Al-Naba issue 521 to promote exaggerated claims of multi-theater attacks while reinforcing narratives of legitimacy and rivalry with other jihadist groups.
The Light of Jihad: ISIS Central Media Elevates African Theaters and Urges Future Strikes on Europe
An-Naba’s “The Light of Jihad” editorial glorifies ISIS operations in Central and Southern Africa, codifies a convert-pay-or-die posture toward Christians, and urges African fighters to eventually carry jihad into Europe, signaling both sustained local sectarian violence and aspirational external attack intent.
Despite Trump Threats, Islamic State Wings Continue Attacks on Christians in Central and West Africa
Islamic State affiliates are claiming new attacks on Christians and security forces in the DRC and Nigeria, even as U.S. threats and Nigerian military operations intensify and analysts stress the complex, multi driver nature of the violence.
Forum Users Share Army Manual and Extremist Video That Discuss Bomb Making
Forum users on Skibidi Farms are sharing a military manual and an ISIS bomb-making video while encouraging follow-up tutorials and using violent, racist rhetoric, creating a credible risk for radicalization and violent misuse.
Delhi Red Fort Car Blast: What We Know and What It Could Mean
A deadly car explosion outside Delhi’s Red Fort triggered nationwide alerts and a central-agency probe, with investigators keeping all possibilities open until forensic and CCTV findings clarify intent and method.
Doctor and two others arrested in Gujarat over alleged ricin plot with suspected ISKP links
Gujarat ATS arrested a doctor and two alleged aides in an ISKP-linked plot mixing firearms with a bid to produce ricin, after reported reconnaissance across three Indian cities and cross-border drone-facilitated weapons drops.

