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Terrorism

Singapore must stay vigilant for spillover security risks from Iran war

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026.
Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026.

Paris police tighten security after foiled bomb attack

People walk past the headquarters of U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs in Paris, France, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
People walk past the headquarters of U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs in Paris, France, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Four suspects in foiled Bank of America Paris bombing put in pretrial detention

The teenagers knew the target, Bank of America's Paris office, is not a residential building.
The teenagers knew the target, Bank of America's Paris office, is not a residential building.

Three teens facing terrorism charges over foiled Bank of America bombing

Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, on March 30, 2026.
Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, on March 30, 2026.

US counterterror officials plan Antifa summit, sources say

Members of the Great Lakes anti-fascist organization (Antifa) fly flags during a protest against the Alt-right outside a hotel in Warren, Michigan, U.S., March 4, 2018.
Members of the Great Lakes anti-fascist organization (Antifa) fly flags during a protest against the Alt-right outside a hotel in Warren, Michigan, U.S., March 4, 2018.

TikTok, X warned by IMDA after failing to detect and remove child sexual abuse, terrorism content

Both X and TikTok have been issued with letters of caution, which requires them to provide regular updates on the roll-out of rectification measures.
Both X and TikTok have been issued with letters of caution, which requires them to provide regular updates on the roll-out of rectification measures.

Attack on Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah-inspired ‘act of terrorism’, FBI says

The attack on the largest Jewsih temple in Michigan on March 12 was an "act of terrorism" inspired by Hezbollah, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation said.
The attack on the largest Jewsih temple in Michigan on March 12 was an "act of terrorism" inspired by Hezbollah, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

France holding five in custody after foiled Bank of America bombing

Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices on March 30.
Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices on March 30.

France arrests two more suspects on Bank of America's foiled attack

A private security member stands next to a police van outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A private security member stands next to a police van outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans

The amendment, backed by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, calls for mandatory death sentences for some offences.
The amendment, backed by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, calls for mandatory death sentences for some offences.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.