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ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (Photo: AP)

Islamic State leader Baghdadi resurfaces, urges supporters to attack...

Baghdadi's speech was mainly focused on decline of American influence around the world and claimed credit on behalf of...

23 Aug 2018 2:00 PM IST

At least 19 people were killed in Afghanistans Jalalabad as a suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Sikhs, which was on its way, to meet President Ashraf Ghani. (Photo: AP)

Bomb, hidden under motorcycle, kills 2, wounds 37 in Philippines

The explosion occurred in front of a clothing stall along a highway in Isulan in Sultan Kudarat province, where a...

29 Aug 2018 1:15 PM IST

It was the third such Israeli strike into Syria recently, according to the Syrian government. (Photo: Representational Image)

Jihadist leader killed in Mali French airstrike: Army

It is led by Adnan Abu Walid Sahrawi who was formerly a member of the Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) group.

28 Aug 2018 12:46 PM IST

A large amount of heavy and light weapons and ammunition were destroyed during raids on two Islamic State hideouts. (Photo: AP)

Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government

The exact number of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan is difficult to calculate because they frequently switch allegiances.

26 Aug 2018 6:26 PM IST

Delhi police Special Cell arrested two suspected terrorists, Parwez Rashid and Jamshed Jahoor, affiliated to the Islamic State in Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo:PTI)

Two J&K IS terrorists held near Red Fort

He had also facilitated Mohammed Abdullah Basith's movement, who was arrested by the NIA, the officer said.

8 Sept 2018 5:04 AM IST

The air strikes targeted the village of Hajin, the last major stronghold of Islamic State in Syria, and resulted in fires, but there was no information about casualties, the Russian military said. (Photo: AFP)

Russia says US dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria, Pentagon denies

Human rights groups have said US-led coalition against Islamic State has used white phosphorous munitions over the...

10 Sept 2018 1:42 PM IST

Guests from the Premier Inn Bankside Hotel are evacuated and kept in a group with police on Upper Thames Street following an incident in central London, Saturday. Terrorism struck at the heart of London, police said Sunday, after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and gunshots rang out amid reports of knife attacks at nearby Borough Market. (Photo: AP)

UK tourists among 7 injured in Paris knife attack, say police

A source close to the inquiry said the suspect, believed to be an Afghan national, has been arrested.

10 Sept 2018 8:20 AM IST

Rs 50 auto fare costs man his life

Rs 50 auto fare costs man his life

A 22-year old youth was allegedly stabbed to death by an autorickshaw driver over a fight on payment of '50 extra in...

7 Dec 2012 4:22 PM IST

Predominantly Muslim Malaysia sends some 27,000 pilgrims to perform the hajj every year. (Photo: AP)

Over 2 million Muslims around world gather for Hajj pilgrimage in...

Riyadh, Tehran cut ties months later, after execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia sparked attacks on diplomatic...

30 Aug 2017 3:15 PM IST

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo: AFP)

In Mideast, chasing an elusive peace

Syria is in its seventh year of civil war, with protagonists on various sides near exhaustion.

28 Aug 2017 2:17 AM IST

Four arrested for looting multi crore jewelery shop. (Photo:PTI)

Terror charges against 3 over 'IS-inspired' Melbourne mosque arson

Australia's national terror alert level was raised in 2014 amid concerns over attacks by individuals inspired by...

20 Aug 2017 11:59 AM IST

An alleged terror plot to blow up a plane may have involved a meat grinder bomb. (Photo: AFP)

Islamic State behind Australian men's foiled Etihad bomb plot - police

Communication between the accused man and Islamic State began around April, police said.

4 Aug 2017 5:09 PM IST