Produced by: Tarun Mishra
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, has claimed responsibility for the deadly assault on a concert venue in Moscow, marking Russia's worst terror attack in decades.
Russian authorities have accused four men from Tajikistan of being behind the attack, which left at least 137 people dead and over 100 injured. The suspects appeared in court in Moscow and have been remanded into pre-trial detention.
ISIS-K was formed in 2015 and operates in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. It shares an ideology with ISIS and aims to establish a "pure Islamic state" governed by Sharia law.
The Kabul airport attack raised concerns globally about ISIS-K's potential to pose a broader threat. US intelligence warns of possible operations in Europe, with recent arrests linked to the group in Germany.
ISIS has a history of targeting concert venues, including the Bataclan theatre in Paris in 2015 and the Manchester Arena in 2017. ISIS-inspired attacks have also occurred in the US.
Earlier this month, the US government issued warnings about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow, potentially targeting large gatherings such as concerts. Intelligence was shared with Russian authorities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected US embassy warnings about terror attacks, labelling them as "provocative." He suggested Ukraine may be behind the attack, a claim denied by Kyiv.
In other news, an audit by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed concerning practices at Boeing's 737 production facilities. Mechanics were found using hotel card keys and dish soap as makeshift tools.
The use of makeshift tools raises questions about the quality control and safety standards at Boeing's production facilities. The FAA audit underscores the importance of rigorous oversight in aircraft manufacturing processes.