Jihadist

Cut off Pak's military aid: Muhajirs to Trump administration

A group of Muhajirs have urged the Trump administration and US Congress to cut off military sales and aid to Pakistan, citing Islamabad's support to terrorism.

Jun 17, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Britain prime target for jihadist groups for nearly 15 years: Expert

Britain has been a prime target for jihadist groups for nearly 15 years, beginning with Al-Qaeda and now the Islamic State group (IS) which claimed the Manchester bombing.

May 24, 2017, 22:20 PM IST

Trump aims to mend Muslim ties on first foreign trip

After Saudi Arabia, Trump will head to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

May 20, 2017, 09:32 AM IST

US-backed fighters hunt for IS holdouts in Syria's Tabqa

The Syrian Democratic Forces scored one of their biggest victories against IS jihadists as controversy intensified over a US decision to arm the alliance's Kurdish component.

May 12, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

Syria will abide by Russia's de-escalation plan: Foreign minister

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Monday that his government would abide by the terms of a Russian plan for "de-escalation" zones so long as rebels also observed it. 

May 08, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

New jihadist alliance claims border attack in Mali

A new jihadist alliance claimed responsibility Saturday for an attack that killed three members of Mali`s security forces on March 29, according to a statement released by jihadist monitoring group SITE.

Apr 01, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

UN chief at Iraq camp urges more solidarity with Mosul people

UN chief Antonio Guterres called today from Iraq for greater international solidarity with the people of Mosul, who have faced years of jihadist rule and months of deadly fighting.

Mar 31, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

IS counter-attacks to defend north Syria town: Monitor

The Islamic State group launched a counter-attack on Tuesday against US-backed fighters closing in on a key jihadist-held town in northern Syria, a monitor said. 

Mar 28, 2017, 17:48 PM IST

Air strike kills 16 in Syrian prison: Syrian Observatory

At least 16 people died after a Friday night air strike on a prison in Syria`s rebel-held Idlib province including both prisoners and staff.

Mar 25, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

UK parliament attacker named as British-born Khalid Masood

The attacker who killed three people near parliament in London before being shot dead was named on Thursday as British-born Khalid Masood, who was once investigated by MI5 intelligence officers over concerns about violent extremism.

Mar 23, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Man shot dead in Paris airport security scare

Troops at Paris' Orly airport today shot dead a man who tried to grab a soldier's weapon, triggering a major security scare that shut down the airport and left thousands of travellers stranded.

Mar 18, 2017, 19:01 PM IST

Iraqi special forces battle to end Islamic State's grip in west Mosul

Iraqi special forces battling the Islamic State group have pushed deeper into west Mosul, where a commander said jihadist resistance is weakening under repeated assaults.

Mar 12, 2017, 12:46 PM IST

Iraq forces hunt for bombs, jihadist holdouts in Mosul

Iraqi forces worked to clear bombs and flush out any remaining jihadists in recaptured areas of west Mosul today to set the stage for an offensive against the Old City.

Mar 08, 2017, 23:38 PM IST

Air strikes kill 11 civilians, injures dozens in central Syria: Monitor

At least 11 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded on Saturday in air strikes on a central Syrian village that a monitor said were likely carried out by Russia.

Mar 04, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

Iraq forces in west Mosul aim for key bridge

Iraqi forces battled jihadists in west Mosul today, aiming to build a floating bridge across the Tigris to establish an important supply route linked to the recaptured east bank.

Feb 26, 2017, 20:32 PM IST

Iraq forces enter ISIS-held Mosul airport for first time

Iraqi forces on Thursday thrust into Mosul airport on the southern edge of the jihadist stronghold for the first time since the Islamic State group overran the region in 2014.

Feb 23, 2017, 23:41 PM IST

Iraq launches assault on IS-held west Mosul

Iraqi forces launched an offensive Sunday on jihadists defending Mosul`s west bank, in what could be the most brutal fighting yet in a four-month-old operation on the country`s second city.

Feb 19, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Saudi soldier killed in cross-border firefight near Yemen border

A Saudi soldier was killed in a cross-border firefight with Yemeni rebels, the interior ministry said Sunday.

Dec 25, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Tunisia arrests nephew, two jihadist linked to Berlin attack suspect

Tunisia arrested the nephew of the suspected Berlin truck attacker and two other jihadist suspects who are "connected" to the assailant Anis Amri, the interior ministry said on Saturday. 

Dec 24, 2016, 18:47 PM IST

Fifteen SDF fighters killed in separate ISIS attacks in Aleppo, Al-Raqqa

At least 15 fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), were killed on Saturday in two Islamic State (IS) attacks in Aleppo and al-Raqqa in Syria.

Nov 13, 2016, 10:26 AM IST