Islamic State (IS)
Coverage of Islamic State (IS) in the Nexus archive.
- Syria authorities say captured IS-linked cell behind blasts
Syrian officials claim to have captured an IS-linked cell responsible for bomb blasts that occurred during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus. Syria's Interior Minister Anas Khattab stated the cell responsible for the attacks is now in custody.
- Ben Shapiro-backed 'propaganda' film portrays pro-Palestine 'terrorists' on campus
A film produced by Ben Shapiro's media company Daily Wire, 'Run, Fight, Hide: Infidels,' has faced criticism for its portrayal of pro-Palestine university students and Muslims as 'terrorists' enforcing 'barbaric Sharia law.' The film's trailer includes controversial imagery and rhetoric, such as clips from Fox News and references to Islamic State executions, and stars Jonathan Majors as a military veteran combating the depicted threat.
- IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people
IS has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Nigeria where militants raided a football pitch and opened fire, killing 29 people. The attack targeted a gathering at the sports venue, resulting in multiple casualties.