US labels Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist groups; Israeli settlers assault Palestinian village Khillat al-Dibaa
Key Takeaways
- US labels Ecuadorian groups Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist organizations.
- Israeli settlers assaulted Khillat al-Dibaa village in West Bank, injuring residents.
- UK Home Office appeals court ruling on Palestine Action ban under terror laws.
- Four men arrested in UK for suspected terrorism plotting; no imminent public threat.
- Elaf Mosque in Stockport attacked with paving slabs, raising community safety fears.
Top Stories
US labels Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist groups, boosting anti-narcoterrorism efforts
On September 4, 2025, the US designated Ecuadorian groups Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist organizations, aligning with Ecuador's stance and enhancing global anti-narcoterrorism cooperation.
Israeli settlers assault Palestinian village Khillat al-Dibaa amid West Bank tensions
A violent attack by Israeli settlers on September 2025 in Khillat al-Dibaa, West Bank, injured residents including a newborn, reflecting escalating settler-Palestinian conflicts.
UK Home Office appeals court ruling on Palestine Action ban under terror laws
On September 4-5, 2025, the UK Home Office appealed a High Court ruling allowing Palestine Action co-founder to challenge the group's ban under anti-terror legislation.
Four men arrested in UK on terrorism plot suspicions after intelligence raids
On September 5, 2025, UK police arrested four men in Leeds, Huddersfield, Derby, and West Bromwich for suspected terrorism plotting, with no imminent public threat.
Elaf Mosque in Stockport attacked with paving slabs amid community safety concerns
On September 5, 2025, masked assailants attacked Elaf Mosque in Stockport by throwing paving slabs, following earlier hate incidents, raising Muslim community safety fears.
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Three Hongkongers convicted for 2019 protest bomb plots after lengthy trial
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