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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has expressed concern about the potential for terrorist groups like ISIS-K and Al Qaeda to launch attacks from Afghanistan, citing the absence of a U.S. presence in the country. His statement comes as the Taliban celebrates the third anniversary of their return to power with a military parade featuring captured U.S. military equipment. Bolton’s warning underscores the ongoing debate about the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which has been criticized by some for emboldening adversaries.

Austrian authorities arrested two suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. The suspects, aged 19 and 17, planned to use knives and homemade explosives to attack outside the stadium. Authorities found Islamic State and Al-Qaeda materials at the home of the younger suspect, who was employed by a facility company providing services at the venue. The arrests came after the main suspect confessed to his attack plans.

A UN report reveals that the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has become the largest terrorist group in Afghanistan, operating with support from the Afghan Taliban and Al Qaeda. The report highlights the TTP’s escalating attacks on Pakistan, including sophisticated weaponry and the involvement of Afghan nationals. It also raises concerns about the Afghan Taliban’s commitment to curbing the TTP threat and their support for the group’s activities. Additionally, the report sheds light on the expansion of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-K) and its growing threat to the region.

May 2nd holds significant historical importance, marking both the assassination of Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden in 2011 and the passing of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1964. These events have left an indelible mark on global and Indian history.