Pakistan witnessed its deadliest month of 2026 as militant attacks, bombings, and counterterrorism operations intensified across the country.

According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), 606 people were killed and 232 injured during terror attacks and security operations in July 2026. The report highlights a sharp escalation in violence across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where militants reportedly used IEDs and quadcopter attacks to target infrastructure.

Pakistan's Deadliest Month of 2026 | Terror Attacks Surge Across Balochistan & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

India is strengthening regional security cooperation ahead of the Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials from Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to discuss key regional security issues. The discussions focused on maritime security, intelligence sharing, counterterrorism cooperation, law enforcement coordination, and regional stability. Ajit Doval also reviewed bilateral security cooperation with Myanmar and explored deeper collaboration with Thailand on intelligence sharing and security coordination. During his meeting with Bangladesh's Defence Adviser, the two sides discussed emerging security challenges facing the Bay of Bengal region, including cross-border crime, terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, and climate-related security risks.

Ajit Doval meets BIMSTEC security chiefs to boost regional security and counterterrorism cooperation

Nigeria has begun another round of mass trials involving hundreds of suspected militants accused of involvement in insurgent activities. Nearly 150 convictions were secured within just two days as part of the ongoing judicial crackdown. Nigeria has battled years of violence linked to groups such as Boko Haram and other armed factions, especially in the northeast. The government says the judicial process aims to hold those accused of terrorism-related offences accountable.


Nigeria's Militancy Crackdown: Nearly 150 Convictions In Two Days 

Indian security agencies have intensified a coordinated counterterrorism crackdown, detaining three suspects during joint intelligence-based operations aimed at dismantling emerging terror networks. The operation involved multiple agencies working together to track suspected radical links and prevent potential threats before they could materialise. 


India Intensifies Counterterrorism Crackdown; Three Suspects Detained During Joint Ops

The annual gathering of intelligence chiefs from around the globe is set to convene in Delhi starting Tuesday (Feb 20), with a two-day agenda packed with discussions on critical issues, primarily centered around counterterrorism efforts.

Exclusive: Global intelligence chiefs to meet in Delhi from Feb 20, Canada to attend

A recent report released by the US Bureau of Counterterrorism has stated that the Indian government made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, and degrade the operations of terrorist organisations.

India: Terrorists shifted towards attacks on civilians, finds a US state department report

The Military hunter that controls Mali Patton 49 ivorian soldiers and suspended their prison sentences ending a diplomatic dispute that highlighted the growing isolation of the West African country and its strained relations with its neighbors.

World of Africa: Mali Junta Leader Pardons 49 Ivorian Soldiers

In a first, India will host diplomats and representatives from all 15 United Nations Security Council nations, including China, Russia, and the United States, in Delhi and Mumbai in October for a special summit on terrorism.

India looks all set to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism in October

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane recently concluded his first visit to Israel last week. According to the army, the trip aimed at “further strengthening strategic defence cooperation between both countries.

Border security, counterterrorism discussed during Indian Army chief’s visit, says Israel Def Corps’ Yamin

India and the UK held discussions on key issues of mutual interest pertaining to UN reforms, counterterrorism, peacekeeping and climate action, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.

India, UK discuss UN reforms, counterterrorism, climate action

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Wednesday indicted Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief, Hafiz Saeed, on terror financing charges.

Pakistan court indicts Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed in terror financing case

The top US military officer said on Wednesday it was too early to talk about the future of US counterterrorism forces in Afghanistan, as US and Taliban forces appear close to an agreement to end the 18-year war.

Too early to talk about future of counterterrorism forces in Afghanistan: US

Vice-President Ansari to lead Indian delegation, downplays PM Modi's decision to skip summit. Not a meet for just PMs, he said

NAM summit: India urges talk on terror, Pakistan sole opponent

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