IS truck bomb in Iraq sows carnage among Shiite pilgrims, at least 70 killed
The huge truck bomb blast ripped through a petrol station where buses packed with faithful returning from the Arbaeen commemoration in Karbala were parked, officials said.
Nov 24, 2016, 22:05 PM IST
More than 40 killed in renewed Yemen clashes
The attack began late Monday, targeted the Al-Dhabab area, which provides pro-Hadi forces with their only access to the flashpoint city of 300,000 people that is surrounded by insurgents.
Nov 22, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
Iraq military says recaptures Nimrud, home to ancient site
Iraqi forces seeking to drive IS from second city Mosul also retook another village southeast of the site of Nimrud.
Nov 13, 2016, 17:22 PM IST
Elite Iraqi troops battle IS on Mosul streets
Elite Iraqi troops battled the Islamic State group in the streets of Mosul on Friday as US-backed forces in Syria pressed an advance on jihadist bastion Raqa after a sandstorm eased.
Nov 11, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
42,000 displaced since start of Mosul assault, says International Organization for Migration
Nearly 42,000 people have fled their homes since last month's start of the operation to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State group, the International Organization for Migration said on Wednesday.
Nov 09, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
US-backed forces launch assault on Syrian IS 'capital'
The start of the assault by the Syrian Democratic Forces came as Iraqi forces fought inside Mosul for the third day running.
Nov 06, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
IS leader Baghdadi losing control of his troops: Pentagon
IS earlier released an audio message purportedly of Baghdadi, in which he urged his jihadi followers not retreat as Iraqi security forces continue their push toward Mosul.
Nov 03, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
Fire at Iraq sulphur plant out: officials
The fire set off by jihadists last week at the Mishraq plant released huge clouds of toxic smoke that caused hundreds to seek medical assistance and killed at least two civilians.
Oct 28, 2016, 00:15 AM IST
ISIS militants kill 30 civilians in central Afghanistan: Official
Militants linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 30 civilians in the central Afghan province of Ghor, the local government said Wednesday.
Oct 26, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
Wave of strikes as IS puts up tough defence of Mosul
Federal forces and Kurdish peshmerga fighters gained ground in several areas, but the jihadists were hitting back with shelling, sniper fire, suicide car bombs.
Oct 24, 2016, 23:47 PM IST
Revealed! Kerala truck driver's son top Islamic State ‘recruiter’, lures Indians to Afghanistan
Abdullah has reportedly facilitated the travel of 21 Kerala residents, including eight minors, to Afghanistan.
Oct 20, 2016, 22:42 PM IST
Syria rebels capture emblematic IS stronghold Dabiq
The defeat for IS came as John Kerry was due to meet European allies in London as part of a new diplomatic push to end Syria's conflict.
Oct 16, 2016, 20:04 PM IST
Turkish-backed Syria fighters advancing on IS-held Dabiq
Turkish-backed fighters were advancing Saturday on the northern Syrian town of Dabiq, which has become a rallying cry for the Islamic State group as the prophesied scene of an end-of-days battle.
Oct 16, 2016, 00:57 AM IST
Attacks including suicide bombings kill 46 in Iraq
The violence comes as Iraqi forces prepare for an operation to retake Mosul, the last IS-held city in the country.
Oct 15, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
Two Sydney teens charged with planning Islamic State attack
Two 16-year-old Australian boys arrested in Sydney after each bought a knife were charged today with planning a terrorist attack on behalf of the extremist Islamic State group, police said.
Oct 13, 2016, 11:25 AM IST
Blast kills 14 as militants target Afghan Shiites during Ashura
At least 14 Shiites were killed Wednesday in a powerful blast at a mosque in northern Afghanistan, the second deadly attack on the minority in as many days during the major festival of Ashura.
Oct 13, 2016, 01:42 AM IST
Islamic State confirms 'minister of information' killed
An IS statement on social media affirmed the "martyrdom" of Abu Mohammad al-Furqan, saying he was an "emir" of the group's central media body.
Oct 11, 2016, 06:56 AM IST
REVEALED: Bangladesh late home secretary's son is IS terrorist, made Dhaka attack video
The revelation came after the police minutely studied an IS video on the Dhaka cafe attack in which the accused allegedly provided the background voice.
Oct 03, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
IS gun, suicide bomb attacks kill 12 in Iraq's Tikrit
IS seized Tikrit in June 2014, but the city has largely been spared the attacks that have plagued other parts of the country since its recapture last year.
Sep 25, 2016, 02:21 AM IST
Iraqi forces retake key town south of Mosul
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi hailed the victory as a key step in the fight against IS.
Aug 25, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
