Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS’s most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said. 

​Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS’s most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.  

Columbia University’s Ranjani Srinivasan self-deported after the US revoked her student visa for alleged pro-terrorist activities. Homeland officials cited her participation in pro-Palestine protests. No direct evidence of her supporting terrorism was provided. Authorities are prioritizing national security amid rising tensions over immigration policies.

US Central Command, in coordination with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, conducted a precision airstrike that killed Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadijah, the second-highest-ranking ISIS leader. The operation marks a significant blow to ISIS leadership and their global operations.