{
  "id": 3498272,
  "title": "US offers $18m for information on two ISIS-K leaders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/us-offers-18m-for-information-on-two-isis-k-leaders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:42:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/us-offers-18m-for-information-on-two-isis-k-leaders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States has announced rewards totaling up to $18 million for information leading to the identification or location of two prominent leaders within ISIS-K, the Islamic State's Khorasan Province. The Rewards for Justice program, a division of the US Department of State, has offered $8 million for details regarding Shahab al-Muhajir, also known as Sanaullah Ghafari, who was appointed as ISIS-K's leader in June 2020. The program further offers up to $10 million for information concerning Obaidullah, or Salahuddin, who is a crucial figure in planning ISIS-K attacks, commanding groups, and managing the group's finances.",
  "summary": "The US is offering up to $18 million for information on two key ISIS-K leaders, Shahab al-Muhajir and Obaidullah, involved in planning and funding terroris Read More: https://punchng.com/us-offers-18m-for-information-on-two-isis-k-leaders/",
  "key_points": [
    "$18 million offered for information on two ISIS-K leaders",
    "$8 million for details on Shahab al-Muhajir, appointed leader in June 2020",
    "$10 million for information on Obaidullah, crucial in planning attacks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "US offers $18m for information on two ISIS-K leaders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/us-offers-18m-for-information-on-two-isis-k-leaders-3499853",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:50:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}