Tunisia calls for ban on radical Islamist party
Tunisia's government has asked a military court to outlaw the radical Islamist Hizb ut-Tahrir movement, which has been regularly accused of undermining public order since its legalisation in 2012, an official said Wednesday.
Sep 07, 2016, 17:22 PM IST
Turkey sends more tanks to Syria, warns Kurdish militia
Turkey said it aims to rid the northern Syrian border area of both Islamic State (IS) extremists and Kurdish militia.
Aug 25, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
Jihadists should lose German citizenship: Interior Minister
"Germans who participate in fighting abroad for a terror militia and who have another citizenship should lose their German nationality," Thomas de Maiziere said.
Aug 11, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
Jihadists launch offensive to ease Aleppo siege
Jihadist forces allied to rebels attacked regime forces south and southwest of Aleppo Sunday in a bid to ease the siege of Syria`s second city, rebels and a monitor said.
Aug 01, 2016, 00:56 AM IST
Man charged in `Belgium attack plot`
An investigating judge charged Nourredine H., 33, with attempting to commit "terrorist murder" and "taking part in the activities of a terrorist organisation," the federal prosecutor`s office said.
Jul 30, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
Can't be blamed if my sermons inspire jihadists: Zakir Naik
"There is not a single lecture of mine, if not taken out of context, will ever spread hatred,” Zakir Naik said.
Jul 25, 2016, 20:18 PM IST
100 jihadists still entering Syria from Turkey each week: French daily
French military intelligence estimates that about 100 foreigners continue to enter Syria from Turkey each week to join Islamic State, French daily Le Figaro reported on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Russia conducts over 50 strikes on ISIS near Palmyra in three days
Russia has conducted more than 50 air strikes since Tuesday against Islamic State (IS) jihadists near the Syrian city of Palmyra, the defence ministry in Moscow said.
Jul 14, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
Iraq calls for demo reprieve over security concerns
The appeal was issued a day after powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called for a "massive" protest on Friday in Baghdad's Tahrir Square to push for "true and real reform".
Jul 13, 2016, 01:27 AM IST
Pentagon chief in Baghdad for talks on IS fight
Pentagon chief Ashton Carter arrived in Baghdad on Monday for talks with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on the fight against the Islamic State group and plans to recapture Mosul from the jihadists.
Jul 11, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
Islamic State jihadists slaughter dozens of Syrian civilians
Islamic State jihadists have captured and brutally killed dozens of civilians in Syria's northern Aleppo province, news site ARA News reported, citing activists and witnesses.
Jul 06, 2016, 22:28 PM IST
Army ousts jihadists from Yemen airport HQ after hours-long battle
"Troops and special forces have regained control of the base after pushing back the jihadists, several of whom were killed in the fighting," base commander General Nasser Sarie told AFP.
Jul 06, 2016, 15:32 PM IST
Double car bomb attack kills four near Aden airport: Military
At least four people were killed in a double car bomb attack today targeting a military base adjoining Aden's international airport, according to a military source who blamed jihadists.
Jul 06, 2016, 11:33 AM IST
Night of terror in Dhaka left 'bodies in a terrible state'
The Italian textile worker stepped out of a Dhaka cafe to speak on his mobile moments before the restaurant was stormed by Islamists who slaughtered 20 people.
Jul 04, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Two IS suspects detained at Istanbul airport: report
Two suspected Islamic State jihadists have been detained at Istanbul's Ataturk airport.
Jul 04, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Iraq in mourning as more than 200 dead in IS-claimed Baghdad blast
At least 213 people were killed in Baghdad suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State group, officials said, making it one of the deadliest ever militant attacks in Iraq.
Jul 04, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
At least 43, including several children, killed in Syria army shelling of rebel town
Fierce government bombardment of an opposition-controlled Syrian town has killed 43 people.
Jul 03, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
Nirbhaya rapist has links with jihadists; UP police advised to keep close watch
The convicted rapist, who is now 21 and lives in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district, is reportedly in touch with radical Islamists.
Jun 30, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
Dozens dead as IS expels Syria regime from Raqa province
Jihadists of the Islamic State group drove Syrian regime troops out of Raqa province on Monday, killing dozens of fighters in a lightning counter-attack, a monitoring group said.
Jun 21, 2016, 01:57 AM 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
