Muslim-majority country

Indonesia to disband radical Islamist group

Indonesia said Monday it would disband the local branch of radical Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, as concerns grow about hardliners in the world`s most populous Muslim-majority country.

May 08, 2017, 15:59 PM IST

Malaysian boy, 11, dies after reported beatings at Islamic school

A 11-year-old Malaysian boy, who suffered alleged abuse at an Islamic school so bad that his legs had to be amputated, died on Wednesday, state news agency Bernama reported, in a case that has sparked a public outcry in the Muslim-majority country. 

Apr 26, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Suicide bomber blows himself up near Bangladesh airport

A suicide bomber blew himself up at a security checkpoint near Bangladesh`s international airport on Friday, police said, the second such incident in a week.

Mar 24, 2017, 22:55 PM IST

Saudi king Salman urges fight against terrorism on Indonesia trip

Saudi Arabia`s King Salman called Thursday for a united fight against terrorism in a speech to Indonesia`s parliament during a landmark state visit to the world`s most populous Muslim-majority country.

Mar 02, 2017, 14:29 PM IST

Bomb attack, police shootout in Indonesian city

A small bomb exploded in a park in the Indonesian city of Bandung on Monday.

Feb 27, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

Sexual abuse of young boys on the rise in Pakistan: Watchdog

The report said that 178 boys aged six to 10 were abused compared to 150 girls of the same ages.

Nov 18, 2015, 22:27 PM IST