CIA Director nominee lists ISIS, Russia as major threats
Congressman Mike Pompeo who is Donald Trump's pick to run the CIA, has listed out Russia, Syria, Iran and the Islamic State terror group as major threats to the United States.
Jan 13, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Belgium charges two new suspects over Paris attacks
Some 20 people have been charged in Belgium in connection with the investigation into the Paris attacks. Investigators say the Paris and Brussels attacks were carried out by the same cell.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Iraq forces have retaken 80% of east Mosul: Counter-Terrorism Service
Iraqi forces have retaken at least 80 percent of east Mosul from the Islamic State jihadist group, the spokesman of the special forces spearheading the campaign said on Wednesday.
Jan 11, 2017, 15:12 PM IST
Turkish military says 32 Islamic State militants killed in Syrian operations
The Turkish military and Syrian rebels killed 32 Islamic State militants in the latest clashes in northern Syria on Thursday, Turkey`s armed forces said in a statement on Friday.
Jan 06, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
Turkish Police kills two suspected attackers after car bomb in Izmir
Turkey has been hit by a series of bombings over the past 18 months, some of them blamed on Islamic State, others on Kurdish militants.
Jan 05, 2017, 19:17 PM IST
Philippines kills leader of Islamic State-linked militant group in clash
Philippine security forces killed the leader of a militant group supporting Islamic State in a clash early on Thursday, the country`s police chief said, warning against possible retaliation.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Head of pro-IS Philippine militant group slain: Police
Mohammad Jaafar Maguid, founder and leader of Ansarul Khilafa Philippines, was tracked down and shot at a beach resort on the southern island of Mindanao.
Jan 05, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
Suspected IS scout for Berlin attack sites goes on trial
An alleged Islamic State jihadist accused of scoping out potential targets for an attack in Berlin, including the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building, went on trial in Germany on Wednesday.
Jan 04, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Turkey detains 5 in connection with Istanbul nightclub attack
The gunman, who fled after the attack, remains at large.
Jan 04, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Gunman in Istanbul nightclub attack may have trained in Syria
A selfie video of the alleged attacker, apparently walking around Istanbul`s central Taksim Square, was broadcast by Turkish news channels on Tuesday.
Jan 03, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
Two arrested in Goa for distributing Islamic State pamphlets released
Two persons, who were arrested in Goa for distributing pamphlets with IS written on them, were released by the district administration on Tuesday.
Jan 03, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
France`s Francois Hollande in Iraq to review war on Islamic State
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Baghdad Monday to meet the French forces helping Iraq in the fight against the Islamic State group and to hold talks with top officials.
Jan 02, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Iraq forces fight muddy street battle against Islamic State in Mosul
Iraqi forces are fighting a muddy street battle against jihadists in southeastern Mosul, facing suicide bombers on the ground and a drone that can drop explosive charges from above.
Dec 30, 2016, 22:08 PM IST
Iraqi forces launch fresh advance against Islamic State inside Mosul
Iraqi security forces launched a fresh advance on Thursday against Islamic State militants in several southeastern districts of Mosul, where the fight had been stalled for about a month, Interior Ministry officials said.
Dec 29, 2016, 11:32 AM IST
Mystery bombing at boxing bout wounds 33 in Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte has warned of the threat of a proliferation of festering Islamist militancy in the Philippines.
Dec 29, 2016, 09:58 AM IST
Iraqi PM says three months needed to rout Islamic State
Besides Mosul, Islamic State still controls the towns of Tel Afar and Qaim as well as Hawija and the surrounding area.
Dec 27, 2016, 22:19 PM IST
Pope, India must help release Priest from Islamic State: Relative
Catholic Priest Thomas Uzhunnallil has been in captivity for nine months since the Islamic State terrorist group in Yemen abducted him.
Dec 27, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
Fresh Turkish raids on IS-held Syria town kill 16: Monitor
Fresh Turkish raids on an Islamic State group stronghold in northern Syria killed 16 civilians Friday, a monitor said, a day after dozens were killed in fierce bombardment of the town.
Dec 23, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Swiss police say Muslim prayer hall shooter found dead
Switzerland, a country of some eight million people, has some 450,000 Muslims, according to Swiss media.
Dec 20, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Bangladesh arrests two Islamists blamed for cafe attack
Bangladesh security forces on Tuesday arrested two members of an Islamist militant group blamed for a deadly attack on a cafe in Dhaka in July in which 22 people were killed, most of them foreigners.
Dec 20, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
