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Islamic State
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Islamic State, from September 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
PoliticsAbdul Aziz Kawam sentenced to 16 years for bus attack
Abdul Aziz Kawam has been sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison for a 2023 terrorist attack on a bus in Surrey, B.C. Prosecutors stated the attack was intended to advance the objectives of the Islamic State.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
PoliticsKimberly Polman pleads guilty to terrorism charge
Kimberly Polman has pleaded guilty to leaving Canada to participate in the activities of a terrorist group. She was repatriated to Canada in 2022 after nearly four years in a Syrian detention camp. Her trial was scheduled to begin in November 2026.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS troops leave Iraq, raising security concerns
The US military has concluded its mission in Iraq, sparking concerns among experts and Iraqi officials about a potential security vacuum. There are warnings that Iran and the Islamic State group could exploit the situation, with Iraq's foreign minister specifically raising the threat of ISIS infiltration from Syria.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Conflict & SecurityQuebec man arrested, charged with planning chemical attack for ISIS
A 24-year-old Quebec City man, Louay Angoud, has been arrested and charged with multiple terrorism-related offences. Police allege he researched how to build a chemical weapon with the intent to poison Canadians on behalf of the Islamic State.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · Latin AmericaTrump threatens UN with military force in Western Hemisphere
US President Donald Trump has stated the US military would be used if necessary to secure national interests in the Western Hemisphere. He compared cartels to the 'Islamic State' and mentioned an operation that captured Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.
Latin America3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Conflict & Security · AfricaNigeria confirms withdrawal of 200 US troops after seven-month deployment
Nigeria announced the planned withdrawal of around 200 US troops deployed in February to assist with counterterrorism efforts. The military described the move as routine, while analysts noted persistent insecurity, including recent mass abductions in central Nigeria.
Africa4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 15