US: Investigators looking at ISIS motive in NY bomb attack

Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident involving explosive devices thrown at far-right agitators during an anti-Islam protest in New York. The arrests occurred on Monday, following the protest that took place over the weekend. Authorities are investigating whether the attack was motivated by Islamist beliefs, specifically looking into the possibility of an ISIS connection. The two individuals, both US citizens, were charged with terrorism offenses after allegedly throwing homemade shrapnel-filled explosives, described as nail bombs, towards police officers near Gracie Mansion. The devices, however, failed to ignite during the incident. According to charging documents, the suspects indicated to police that they were aligned with the Islamic State, leading authorities to categorize the event as ISIS-inspired terrorism. In addition to the arrests, police conducted searches at two homes in Pennsylvania that are linked to the suspects. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to gather more information regarding the motives behind the attack and any potential connections to broader terrorist activities. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and the influence of extremist ideologies in the United States.