Europe security in focus at Washington nuclear summit
The White House is worried that attacks in Paris and Brussels have exposed the inability of European intelligence agencies to deal with fighters.
Apr 01, 2016, 08:24 AM IST
Islamic State claims suicide bombing in Russia`s Dagestan
The Islamic State jihadist group has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed a policeman in Russia`s volatile region of Dagestan.
Mar 31, 2016, 14:20 PM IST
If Sushma Swaraj had guts, she would have told what she did to save Father Uzhunnali: Manish Tewari
Adding to the controversy, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday again took to Twitter to question External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj about the alleged crucifixion of an Indian Catholic priest by Islamic State jihadists in Yemen.
Mar 30, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Obama, world leaders to discuss ISIS threat during two-day Nuclear Summit
During the two-day Nuclear Summit which begins from tomorrow, President Barack Obama will huddle with dozens of world leaders over the battle with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).
Mar 30, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Syria troops press advance after blow to Islamic State in Palmyra
Syrian forces have seized control of the ancient city of Palmyra in a major blow for the jihadists.
Mar 29, 2016, 09:17 AM IST
Dutch anti-terrorism police arrest suspect at France's request
Dutch anti-terrorism police on Sunday arrested a 32-year-old man in Rotterdam on suspicion of preparing an attack on France and also detained three other people, national prosecutors said.
Mar 28, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Two additional US citizens confirmed killed in Brussels attack
Two more US citizens have been confirmed killed in last week`s Brussels suicide bombings, a State Department official said on Sunday, bringing the death toll for Americans to four.
Mar 28, 2016, 08:33 AM IST
Australian schoolgirl faces charge of financing Islamic State
A 16-year-old schoolgirl was set to be charged Tuesday with raising money to support the Islamic State group, Australian police said, warning of a "trend of teenage children" involved in such activities.
Mar 22, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
Paris attack: Cops to grill Abdeslam on ISIS resources in Europe
Following the dramatic arrest of Salah Abdeslam, the prime suspect in the deadly Paris massacre in November, the Belgium Security services will now begin preparations to grill him to provide intelligence on how deep is the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) rooted in Europe.
Mar 21, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
John Kerry to visit Russia next week to hold talks on ISIS
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Russia next week for talks with Russian leaders on the international efforts against ISIS, after Moscow began withdrawing most of its forces from the war-torn Syria.
Mar 19, 2016, 12:48 PM IST
Islamic State claims five Russian troops killed near Syria`s Palmyra
The Islamic State group has claimed the killing of five Russian troops in fighting near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.
Mar 18, 2016, 15:33 PM IST
Situation dangerous as ISIS committing genocide in Syria, Iraq: US
US Secretary of State John Kerry announced ISIS is committing genocide in the areas under its control.
Mar 18, 2016, 08:37 AM IST
New Paris links emerge as Brussels manhunt continues
Fresh links between the Paris attacks and a bloody anti-terrorism raid in Brussels emerged on Thursday as a manhunt continued for two suspected extremists who escaped.
Mar 17, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
John Kerry to miss deadline on Islamic State genocide question
Secretary of State John Kerry will miss this week's congressional deadline for deciding whether atrocities by the Islamic State against Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria should be designated genocide, the State Department said.
Mar 17, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
Islamic State flag found with dead Brussels gunman
The assailant has been named as Mohamed Belkaid, 35, an Algerian national living illegally in Belgium, who was killed by a police sniper in Brussels.
Mar 16, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
What does Russian withdrawal from Syria mean for Moscow?
RBC business daily estimated that Russia`s Syrian campaign costs USD 2.5 million daily.
Mar 15, 2016, 21:39 PM IST
Saddam Hussein was great at killing terrorists, Iraq is 'Harvard University for terrorists': Donald Trump
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday said that Iraq is in worse shape than before Saddam Hussein was overthrown.
Mar 15, 2016, 20:33 PM IST
Paris attackers listed in leaked Islamic State files: Report
Among the thousands of Islamic State registration papers were those of Samy Amimour, Foued Mohamed-Aggad and Omar Ismail Mostefai.
Mar 12, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
US-led coalition bombs IS chemical weapons sites: Pentagon
The US-led coalition carried out the first air strikes on Islamic State chemical weapons sites, the Pentagon has said, acting on crucial information from a captured senior insurgent.
Mar 11, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Islamic State's `entrance paper` and details of 22,000 supporters leaked
Tens of thousands of documents containing names and phone numbers of terrorists who joined the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have been leaked.
Mar 10, 2016, 10:58 AM IST
