A deadly Boko Haram attack has once again highlighted the fragile security situation in Africa's Lake Chad Basin. According to reports, around 10 Nigerian soldiers were killed after militants launched a deadly assault near Diffa, a military garrison town in southeastern Niger, close to the borders of Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.

Authorities confirmed casualties following the attack, while security forces launched operations to secure the surrounding area. Niger's state media reported that military personnel were killed and equipment destroyed during the assault. The governor of Diffa, General Mahamadou Ibrahim, traveled to the town to oversee the burial of the fallen soldiers.

The Lake Chad Basin has long served as a stronghold for Boko Haram, which began its insurgency in 2009. The extremist group has killed thousands of people and displaced millions across northeastern Nigeria, with violence spreading into neighboring Niger, Chad, and Cameroon.

Boko Haram Launches Deadly Attack Near Lake Chad | 10 Nigerian Soldiers Killed

A fresh terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district has heightened security concerns after the Pakistan-backed terror outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility and threatened more attacks targeting non-local workers in the Valley.

The death toll has risen to two after an injured migrant worker succumbed to injuries at the Government Medical College, Anantnag. The victims were among migrant workers who came under indiscriminate firing by terrorists in the Kalamaria area of Kulgam. Both deceased workers were residents of Chhattisgarh.

According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, terrorists deliberately targeted non-local workers. Security officials believe the attack was carried out by hybrid terrorists with no prior criminal records. Following the incident, security forces launched a massive search operation, cordoned off the area, and heightened security across the Valley.

Jammu & Kashmir Terror Attack | Security Forces Launch Massive Operation In Kulgam

India hosted the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' Meeting in New Delhi, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chairing discussions involving security leaders from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions. NSA Doval emphasized India's Neighbourhood First Policy, Act East Policy, and MAHASAGAR vision while calling for greater collaboration to tackle common security challenges across the Bay of Bengal region. Bilateral meetings with several member nations also explored mechanisms to enhance intelligence cooperation and regional stability.

BIMSTEC Security chiefs meet in New Delhi | Ajit Doval leads talks on terrorism & maritime security 

Senior security officials from the seven BIMSTEC nations are meeting in New Delhi for the 5th National Security Advisors' Meeting to strengthen regional security cooperation. The discussions focus on maritime security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, piracy, organized crime, drug trafficking, disaster response, and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on the Bay of Bengal. India is hosting the two-day meeting as it pushes for stronger regional coordination and capacity building among South and Southeast Asian nations.

BIMSTEC NSA meeting | India hosts 7-nation security summit | Ajit Doval leads key talks

Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled a new counter-terrorism strategy that broadens the scope of what Washington considers a potential terror threat. The policy places renewed focus on cross-border extremist networks, online radicalisation, lone-wolf attacks, and evolving security risks emerging from different parts of the world, including Europe. Officials say the updated strategy aims to strengthen intelligence coordination, border security, and digital monitoring as global terror threats continue to evolve in increasingly unpredictable ways.


Key Focus of Donald Trump's New Counter-Terrorism Policy 

Trump reinforced this balance publicly, urging restraint and bilateral resolution even as tensions escalated briefly along the Line of Control. Behind the scenes, US diplomacy played a quiet role in encouraging de-escalation, underscoring its preference for stability over confrontation.

Pahalgam, Pakistan and power politics: How the US balances India and Islamabad

Intelligence inputs triggered Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, where security forces engaged Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists hiding in dense forests near Chatroo, resulting in a fierce gunfight that claimed the life of one Special Forces soldier alongside injuries to several others from a grenade blast.


J&K encounter: Counter terrorism operation underway in Kishtwar

Jaishankar asserted India's sovereign right to defend its citizens. He also reminded the members that SCO was founded to combat ‘three evils’ of terrorism, separatism and extremism. 

'No justification, no looking away and no whitewashing': Jaishankar calls for 'zero tolerance' approach against terrorism at SCO

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are engaged in two major counter-terrorism operations — one in Rajouri and another in Udhampur — after receiving intelligence about the movement of heavily armed militants in both areas.

Jammu and Kashmir on high alert: Multiple anti-terror operations underway in Rajouri and Udhampur

A new UN report highlights India’s success in counter-terrorism under PM Modi, applauding efforts to thwart major attacks. However, concerns remain over ISIL and lone-wolf threats. The UN also criticized the Taliban’s role in terrorism.

UN report praises India's counter-terror operations under Modi

Pakistan Navy kicked off counter-terrorism drills on February 12. The drills were held just off the coast of the port city of Karachi. Special Forces troops parachuted from jets, jumped from helicopters. 50 countries were part of this year's exercises dubbed "AMAN-23".

Pakistan Special Forces conduct Counter-Terrorism Drills

Pakistan hostage crisis unfolded over the course of 3 days. Some terrorist took control of the counter-terror police station. In the scuffle over 25 members of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan have been killed and 3 others have been arrested.

Hostage crisis unfolded in Pakistan over the course of 3 days

The UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee on Saturday called on member-countries to ensure "zero tolerance" towards terrorist activities and vowed to deal with the scourge more vigorously at the end of its two-day special conclave in India.

In Delhi Declaration, top UN Security Council body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

India is all set to host a counter-terrorism committee meeting. It has also called for a united voice against terror. Watch this report for all the details.

India to host counter-terrorism committee meet; India calls for a united voice against terror

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said that the bloc's allies and partners are trying to hold the Taliban accountable for all the pledges they made on terrorism, not allowing their soil to be used against others, human rights, and providing safe passage for those who are willing to leave Afghanistan, reported local media.

NATO holding Taliban accountable on counterterrorism, says chief Jens Stoltenberg

BRICS Counter Terrorism Action Plan has been finalised at the working group meet that took place last week under the chairmanship of India. The meet took place on July 28 and 29, and was chaired by Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs Mahaveer Singhvi.

BRICS Counter Terrorism Action Plan finalised at working group meet

The special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan have started a two-week military exercise in Bishkek with a focus on counter-terror drills. The exercise named, `Khanjar`, was inaugurated on Friday at the Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek.

India, Kyrgyzstan special forces start two-week counter-terror drills

India and Bangladesh have agreed to enhance counter-terror cooperation especially against global terror groups at the first police chief's dialogue. The focus has also been on increasing real-time intelligence via designated "nodal points".

India, Bangladesh to increase counter terror cooperation, exchange real-time information via 'nodal points'

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have both been known to finance terrorists, providing them safe havens. Both the countries are also linked to major terror attacks - 9/11 in the US and 26/11 in Mumbai.

How Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are influencing UN's counter-terrorism wing

India and the Philippines on Friday `strongly condemned` terrorism in all manifestations and expressed commitment to continue their cooperation in fighting the global menace.

India, Philippines to bolster cooperation for fighting terrorism

Twenty-two Taliban terrorists and one civilian were killed in a counter-terrorism operation launched by the Special Operation Forces of Afghan National Police in the country's eastern province of Logar, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: 22 Taliban terrorists, 1 civilian killed in counter terrorism operation

Israel on Friday said that it will back its "precious friend" India in its fight against terrorism by transfer of technology and crucial know-how. "India is a precious friend.

Ready to share counter-terror technology, crucial know-how with India: Israel govt source

Just days after the deadly Pulwama terror attack, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who arrived in Morocco on Sunday said India will seek to consolidate its partnership with the North African country in several areas including counter-terrorism.

India, Morocco to sign MoU on counter-terrorism cooperation: Sushma Swaraj

The new country terrorism strategy unveiled by the Trump administration on Thursday has listed Babbar Khalsa International terrorist group as a "risk to the US personnel and interests overseas".

Trump's terror strategy declares Babbar Khalsa International 'risk to US personnel and interests overseas'