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A scathing report by the House Foreign Affairs Committee reveals the chaotic nature of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, highlighting serious mismanagement, missed warnings, and the country’s transformation into a haven for terrorism. The report criticizes President Biden’s decision to withdraw despite warnings from military and diplomatic officials, details the State Department’s failure to prepare for the Taliban takeover, and exposes the consequences of leaving behind U.S. allies and weapons in the hands of the Taliban.

A Pakistani national living in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, has been arrested for allegedly planning a large-scale terror attack targeting a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York. Authorities claim Khan, who expressed support for ISIS, aimed to carry out a mass shooting on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, potentially making it the largest terror attack on US soil since 9/11.

A Pakistani man living in Canada was arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn. Authorities claim he was inspired by ISIS and planned the attack for the anniversary of the Hamas attack in October 2022. The suspect, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, is facing charges in both Canada and the United States.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah connected the 1989 Rubaiya Syed kidnapping to the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, arguing that the government’s decision to negotiate in the former case set a precedent that influenced the latter. He criticized the government’s decision to engage in negotiations with terrorists, suggesting that it led to a cycle of similar incidents.

A 29-year-old Albanian man attacked a German police station with a machete, shouting “Allahu Akbar” and expressing his desire to kill officers. Authorities are investigating a possible radical Islamist motive, finding evidence supporting this claim during a search of his home. This incident comes amidst heightened security concerns in Germany following the Gaza war and recent suspected terrorist attacks.

India and Singapore have elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore. The two nations condemned terrorism, reaffirmed their commitment to upholding freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, and signed MoUs on various areas of cooperation, including semiconductors.

Suspected Boko Haram militants carried out a brutal attack in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 villagers and setting buildings ablaze. The attack, which occurred in the Tarmuwa council area of Yobe state, is one of the deadliest in recent times, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region. The Nigerian government has condemned the attack but security analysts remain concerned about the lack of effective security measures.

Pooja Kataria, a survivor of the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, recounted her harrowing experience aboard the flight. The Netflix series ‘IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack’ has stirred controversy due to its use of code names for the hijackers, with some accusing the show of downplaying the role of Pakistani terrorists. Kataria details the hijackers’ actions and the fear onboard the plane, shedding light on the traumatic ordeal faced by the passengers.

The United States has formally charged top Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, with planning and carrying out the deadly October 7th attack in southern Israel that killed over 1,200 people, including 40 Americans. The charges also allege Iranian support and involvement in the attack. This comes after Israel’s retaliatory assault on Gaza, which has resulted in over 40,800 Palestinian casualties.

Suspected Boko Haram militants launched a deadly attack on a market in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 81 people and setting shops and homes ablaze. The attack in Yobe state is believed to be retaliation for the killing of two suspected Boko Haram fighters by local vigilantes.