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There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack in Nangarhar where the Islamic State group has a stronghold. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

18 dead, 13 injured in suicide attack at funeral site in Afghanistan

The attacker struck at the funeral ceremony of an ex-governor of Haska Mina who died recently of natural causes, an official statement said.

31 Dec 2017 4:58 PM

‘Amaq', an Islamic State-linked agency carried out the Saint Petersburg bombings,’ IS said in a statement. (Photo: AFP)

ISIS claims responsibility for Saint Petersburg mall bombing

On Wednesday evening, a bomb was placed in a locker at a supermarket in Saint Petersburg which wounded 14 people including a pregnant woman.

30 Dec 2017 11:59 AM

Putin's 2015 decision to intervene in Syria militarily on the side of Bashar al-Assad has made Russia a priority target for the Islamic State group. (Photo: File)

Terror suspects will be killed on spot: Putin on St Petersburg attack

He said he had ordered the nation's security services to ‘act decisively’ and ‘liquidate bandits on the spot.’

29 Dec 2017 12:48 PM

A man is carried following a suicide attack in Kabul. (Photo: AP)

41 killed as ISIS hits Shia cultural centre in Kabul

The ISIS has claimed responsibility for the gruesome assault.

29 Dec 2017 2:10 AM

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which comes days after a suicide bomber killed six civilians in an assault near an Afghan intelligence agency compound in the city. (Photo: AP)

40 dead, several others injured in multiple blasts near media outlet in Kabul

Afghan media has previously been targeted by militants, underlying the risks faced by journalists in the war-torn country.

28 Dec 2017 1:24 PM

Bangladesh police arrested a 25-year-old social media activist as he tried to leave the country on charges that he defamed Islam and the Prophet Mohammed, authorities said Tuesday. (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Bangladesh police detain social media activist for defaming Islam

'The charge against him is that he hurt religious feeling by mocking Prophet Mohammed and made bad comments against Islam.’

27 Dec 2017 6:40 PM

The chief of the Russian General Staff has accused the United States of training former Islamic State fighters in Syria to try to destabilise the country. (Photo: File/Representational)

Russia accuses US of training ISIS militants to destabilise Syria

Russia says the US base is illegal and that it and the area around it have become ‘a black hole’ where militants operate unhindered.

27 Dec 2017 5:52 PM

It was the largest mass execution carried out in the North African country since six convicted jihadists were hanged in 2015. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Fear among Islamists rise as Egypt executes 15 for terrorism

Egyptian courts have sentenced hundreds to death over unrest since the military ousted divisive Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

27 Dec 2017 12:03 PM

Tow truck driver Everitt Aaron Jameson, 26, was planning to target the city's busy Pier 39 tourist spot, according to an affidavit submitted by FBI Special Agent Christopher McKinney. (Photo: File/Representational)

Ex-Marine arrested for plotting Christmas attack in US, inspired by ISIS

The suspect inadvertently revealed his plans to an undercover FBI agent mistaking him for a senior leader of the ISIS.

23 Dec 2017 11:36 AM

Clashes heavily damaged part of the Church of the Holy Belt and left another section burned, and the road leading to it remains punctured by a huge crater. (Photo: AFP)

Its Christmas after all: War-torn Syria picks up pieces, enjoys holiday spirit

Many of its 800,000 residents fled when war erupted, but tens of thousands have trickled back, including to the Old City.

21 Dec 2017 9:13 PM

Chancellor Philip Hammond and Home Secretary Amber Rudd have struck a deal to raise the Home Office budget from 707 million pounds to 757 million pounds in 2018. (Photo: AP)

London to increase counter-terror spending by 50 million pounds

The rise follows warnings from police and security services of a step change in the threat from Islamist terrorism in 2017.

17 Dec 2017 6:51 PM

Even if they have no battleground experience, those who decide to undertake solo attacks, like the two recently in New York, in the name of the Islamic State group or Al-Qaeda are almost impossible to detect in advance. (Photo: File/Representational)

Homegrown extremists bigger threat than ISIS fighters in US, Europe

Experts say that kind of self-radicalised attacker, completely unknown to authorities, is the main threat countries face today.

17 Dec 2017 12:46 PM

Zoobia Shahnaz, 27, used fraudulent credit cards and loans to accumulate USD 85,000, which she attempted to transfer to the terrorist group ISIS before attempting to go to Syria to join it. (Photo: File/Representational)

US: Pakistani-origin woman tries to aid ISIS with Bitcoins, in custody

Shahnaz sent funds to recipients in Pakistan, China and Turkey, prosecutors said.

15 Dec 2017 12:19 PM

Militants including people claiming allegiance to Islamic State have carried out scores of deadly attacks in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the United States over the past two years. (Photo: File/Representational)

ISIS threatens US of attacks over ‘your dog’ Trump’s Jerusalem decision

Washington triggered widespread anger and protests across the Arab world with its decision on Jerusalem.

14 Dec 2017 6:15 PM

The charges include supporting a terrorist organisation, using a weapon of mass destruction, destroying property by means of fire or explosives, and using a destructive device during a violent crime. (Photo: AP)

Akayed Ullah accused of NYC subway blast appears before court from hospital

Ullah appeared before the court of US Magistrate Judge Katherine H Parker, through video.

14 Dec 2017 1:35 PM

Some lodgers checked in voluntarily, while others are undergoing therapy as part of the jail sentence dished out by rebel authorities for joining ISIS. (Photo: AFP)

Chess in a ‘window-less room’: Ex-ISIS fighters in Syria’s rehabilitation centre

'Maybe I'll start a business, continue my studies, or go to Europe.'

13 Dec 2017 6:34 PM

Ullah was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, supporting an act of terrorism, and making a terroristic threat under New York state law, the New York City Police Department said. (Photo: AP)

New York subway blast accused, slapped with terror charges

New York officials on Tuesday also filed state charges against Ullah, as investigators in his home country questioned his wife.

13 Dec 2017 4:08 PM

Akayed Ullah, the 27-year-old suspected bomber, detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his body in a crowded passageway during the morning rush hour, injuring himself and three others. (Photo: AP)

NYC subway blast: B'desh police detain suspect’s family members

The device prematurely exploded between two subway platforms near Port Authority, America's largest bus terminal.

13 Dec 2017 1:09 PM

NYC subway pipe blast: Suspect pledges allegiance to ISIS

The device prematurely exploded between two subway platforms near Port Authority, America's largest bus terminal.

12 Dec 2017 9:45 AM

‘I order the defence minister and the chief of general staff to start withdrawing the Russian group of troops to their permanent bases,’ Putin said. (Photo: AP/File)

Putin orders partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

‘A significant part of the Russian troop contingent located in Syria is returning home to Russia,’ Putin said.

11 Dec 2017 6:10 PM

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