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Lloyd Austin orders new review of deadly March 2019 airstrike in Syria
Austin has ordered a new review of a U.S. airstrike in Syria in March 2019 that killed dozens, including women and children, to assess the extent of civilian casualties
 "Lloyd Austin orders new review of deadly March 2019 airstrike in Syria")
Many civilians killed after blast at Kabul's second-largest mosque
The bomb targeted the sprawling Eidgah Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Kabul, where a memorial service was being held for the mother of Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid
 "Many civilians killed after blast at Kabul's second-largest mosque")
Islamic State not capable of posing threat to Afghanistan, says Taliban
The Taliban on Monday said that it can restrain Islamic State (Daesh) in Afghanistan and they are not capable of posing a threat to the country.
 "Islamic State not capable of posing threat to Afghanistan, says Taliban")
Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport
The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital
 "Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport")
Afghan official says three children killed in US drone strike on IS
An Afghan official says three children were killed in a drone strike that US officials said struck a vehicle carrying Islamic State suicide bombers
 "Afghan official says three children killed in US drone strike on IS")
Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans and 13 US troops; Biden vows revenge
The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the killings; the Taliban were not believed to have been involved in the attacks.
 "Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans and 13 US troops; Biden vows revenge")
Islamic State remains a threat in Syria, Iraq and beyond: US envoy
ISIS has intensified its focus on the activities of its branches and networks
 "Islamic State remains a threat in Syria, Iraq and beyond: US envoy")
New Zealand, Australia quarrel over alleged Islamic State suspect
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been arguing with Australian counterpart Scott Morrison over which country should take responsibility for the woman if she's deported from Turkey
 "New Zealand, Australia quarrel over alleged Islamic State suspect")
Threat to international peace, security from Islamic State spike again: UN
Via a video conference, the UN official flagged that the terror group has maintained the ability to move and operate, including across porous borders
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts that rocked Baghdad
The blasts killed over 30 and wounded dozens
 "Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts that rocked Baghdad")
Never imagined he would take to terrorism: ISIS operative's father
Khan, 36, from Badhiyaa Bhaisaahi village in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district was arrested from central Delhi's Ridge Road area late on Friday night
 "Never imagined he would take to terrorism: ISIS operative's father")
Police arrest ISIS operative after encounter in Delhi, IED recovered
Police identified him as Abdul Yusuf Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh
 "Police arrest ISIS operative after encounter in Delhi, IED recovered")
Iraqi leader says country still needs US help to counter Islamic State
Iraq's prime minister said Monday ahead of a much anticipated trip to Washington that his country still needs US assistance to counter the threat posed by the Islamic State group
 "Iraqi leader says country still needs US help to counter Islamic State")
Islamic State attack on Afghanistan prison continues; at least 11 dead
A number of prisoners have escaped during the attack, said a provincial official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media
 "Islamic State attack on Afghanistan prison continues; at least 11 dead")
Delhi Police detains couple linked to IS for instigating anti-CAA protests
"They were involved in instigating anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests," poilce said
 "Delhi Police detains couple linked to IS for instigating anti-CAA protests")
Amir Mohammed Salbi confirmed as new Islamic State leader: Report
But some analysts suggested the group were caught off guard by Baghdadi's killing and that the true identity of its new leader remained uncertain.
 "Amir Mohammed Salbi confirmed as new Islamic State leader: Report")
Post Baghdadi's death, new ISIS leader remains shrouded in mystery
But the true identity of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi remains shrouded in mystery, and with it the organisation's strategy going forward
Pak security agencies foil ISIS plot to attack intelligence agency offices
The trial of such suspects is held in anti-terrorism courts
 "Pak security agencies foil ISIS plot to attack intelligence agency offices")
Islamic State group announces successor to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
The speaker in the audio also confirmed the death of Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, a close aide of al-Baghdadi
 "Islamic State group announces successor to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi")
ISIS insider who informed about Baghdadi's whereabouts may get $25 million
The mole's detailed knowledge of Baghdadi's whereabouts, as well as the room-by-room layout of his sanctuary, proved to be critical in the raid that ended with the death of the terrorist
