19 dead in bomb attacks on ex-Qaeda bastion in Yemen
The US Navy has several ships nearby, including an amphibious assault vessel, the USS Boxer, and two destroyers.
Jun 27, 2016, 23:52 PM IST
ISIS suspect first to turn informer for British spies: Report
Abrini appeared in court in Belgium last week where a judge rejected his bid to avoid extradition to France, where he is suspected of involvement in the Paris attacks that killed 130.
Jun 26, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
UN can't verify incendiary bombs in Syria, concerned by reports
Russia deployed warplanes to Syria last year to support President Bashar al-Assad against rebels seeking to end his rule.
Jun 25, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Libyan forces clash with militants in Sirte, 14 dead: Official
Islamic State militants, who exploited Libya`s security chaos to seize Sirte last year, have been fighting hard to defend territory they still control in the residential centre.
Iran says arrests ten ''terrorists'' who planned to bomb 50 targets
Details of the attack come one day after the Ministry of Intelligence issued a statement saying it had thwarted a major terrorist attack.
Jun 21, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Man with 'suicide belt' of biscuits triggers Brussels alert
Prime Minister Charles Michel called an emergency meeting of his security cabinet when the shopping mall alert was ongoing, reflecting the tensions in the country.
Jun 21, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
2 Indians among 25 killed in Afghan blasts, confirms MEA; ISIS, Taliban stake claim
Both the Islamic State terrorist group and the Taliban claimed responsibility for the bloodbath.
Jun 20, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Orlando gunman claimed to have bomb-rigged car and vests
Mateen, a New York-born U.S. citizen and Florida resident of Afghan descent, who has been described by US officials as "self-radicalized" in his extremist sympathies.
Jun 20, 2016, 22:15 PM IST
'Bangladesh has full confidence in Mamata on Teesta water issue'
This was the Bangladesh envoy's first meeting with Mamata after she became the Chief Minister for a second term.
Jun 20, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Pathankot terror attack: Pakistan not against visit of NIA team, says India
A five-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) from Pakistan including an ISI officer had visited India in March to collect evidence on the attack.
Jun 19, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
30,000 displaced from Iraq's Fallujah in 3 days: NGO
Fighting in the Iraqi city of Fallujah has displaced at least 30,000 people in three days, the Norwegian Refugee Council said on Sunday, warning that a humanitarian disaster was unfolding.
Jun 19, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
Belgian authorities charge 3 in major anti-terror raid
Belgian authorities charged three men with terror-related crimes after two days of raids and the detention of 40 people in a major investigation which they said required "immediate intervention" because they feared a new attack was close.
Jun 19, 2016, 03:04 AM IST
Belgium stages dozens of anti-terror raids, 12 people held
The latest raids targeted several areas tied to the attacks of November 13 and March 22.
Jun 18, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Orlando buries its dead in wake of gay club massacre
Orlando turned to burying its dead Friday, with funerals for at least five of the 49 people killed in a massacre at a gay nightclub -- the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
Jun 18, 2016, 08:03 AM IST
Iraqi forces 'retake Falluja city hall'
Falluja's capture would represent a significant blow to IS morale, recruitment and funding. Being a mere 50 km west of Baghdad, it might also relieve some pressure on the Iraqi capital as well.
Jun 17, 2016, 22:58 PM IST
Al-Baghdadi certainly injured, says Syrian envoy to Russia
Ambassador Riyad Haddad told Sputnik magazine that there was no clear information on his killing.
Jun 17, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Obama to visit Orlando as US mulls charges for shooter's wife
The FBI has interviewed Mateen's second wife, Noor Salman, who knew of his plans, and prosecutors were preparing to present evidence against her to a federal grand jury.
Jun 16, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
11,307 held in Bangladeshi crackdown on Islamists
The killing caused a furore among Bangladesh`s political establishment.
French police couple killed in IS-inspired stabbing
Larossi Abballa, who was under surveillance after serving time for links to jihadist networks, first stabbed 42-year-old Jean-Baptiste Salvaing outside his home.
Jun 14, 2016, 21:46 PM IST
Orlando shooter Mateen's ex-wife says he was homosexual, used gay dating apps
Mateen's ex-wife said that her husband Omar Mateen might have chosen to hide his true identity out of anger and shame.
Jun 14, 2016, 16:26 PM IST
