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Despite losing its last stronghold in Syria in 2019, the Islamic State (IS) has continued to launch deadly attacks, killing nearly 4,100 people in the country since then. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the majority of the victims are soldiers, government loyalists, and Kurdish-led fighters, but civilians have also been killed. The group has been active in the Badia desert, carrying out bombings, ambushes, and targeted operations. IS has sustained heavy losses since 2019 but remains a significant threat in Syria.

The UN cultural agency, UNESCO, discovered five explosive devices hidden within the walls of the historic al-Nouri Mosque in Mosul, Iraq, delaying ongoing reconstruction efforts. The bombs, remnants of the Islamic State’s rule, were found concealed within a rebuilt section of the mosque’s prayer hall. Iraqi authorities have secured the area and are working to disarm the devices, prompting UNESCO to halt all reconstruction operations at the mosque.

Suspected Islamist rebels attacked a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 10 people. The attack was carried out by members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group that has pledged allegiance to Islamic State. The ADF has been responsible for numerous attacks in the region, further destabilizing an area where many militant groups are active.

The Islamic State group’s attack on tourists in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, has dealt a significant blow to the country’s emerging tourism industry. The tragic incident, which claimed six lives, including three Spanish tourists, has raised concerns about the safety of foreign travelers in Afghanistan. The Taliban authorities, who have been promoting improved security, now face renewed challenges in safeguarding tourists.

Three Spanish citizens and three Afghans were among six people killed in a shooting in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, on Friday evening. The attack, which occurred in a major tourist area, remains unclaimed, but officials believe the Islamic State’s affiliate in Afghanistan may be responsible. Seven suspects have been arrested, and the wounded victims have been transferred to Kabul for treatment.

Several schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning, sparking a flurry of police activity. The emails, sent from an email ID linked to the terrorist group Islamic State, created panic, prompting evacuations and heightened security across the region. Although the threats have so far proven to be hoaxes, investigations are ongoing to determine the source and intent behind them.

American forces at Al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq came under attack on Tuesday, marking the second such incident since February 4th. This latest attack comes amidst a lull in rocket and drone attacks on US troops in the region. Washington had previously carried out air raids on Iran-backed targets in early February in retaliation for the attacks, which had injured but not killed any US personnel. The recent attack, which did not cause any casualties or damage, remains unclaimed.