Saudi authorities backtrack on description of feminism as extremism
In a separate statement, the state-affiliated Saudi Human Rights Commission said feminism was not a crime and that the kingdom "accords the utmost importance to women's rights."
Nov 13, 2019, 07:16 AM IST
We're determined to fight violent extremism and terrorism together, says Sushma Swaraj in Bangladesh
This is Sushma Swaraj's second visit to Bangladesh as External Affairs Minister.
Oct 22, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
China facing intensified threat of religious infiltration, extremism: Official
China`s five officially sanctioned religions - Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Christianity - have vowed to fight "desinicization".
Sep 12, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron says he will lift France's state of emergency
Macron vowed to maintain France's military interventions against extremists abroad, especially in Africa's Sahel region and in Iraq and Syria.
Jul 03, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
World hasn't done enough to destroy LeT, JeM safe havens: India at UN
Akbaruddin made the remarks during a UN debate themed “The situation in Afghanistan”.
Jun 23, 2017, 22:07 PM IST
India calls for enhanced connectivity, unimpeded trade among SCO member states
"We support enhanced connectivity and unimpeded trade in the SCO region and believe that initiatives should be pursued in an inclusive and sustainable manner with due respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all members," he said.
Jun 15, 2017, 16:22 PM IST
Saudi Arabia and allies hail Donald Trump's warning to Qatar
Qatar`s neighbours have given its citizens 14 days to leave, banned Qatari flights from their airspace and closed its only land border.
Jun 10, 2017, 15:33 PM IST
SCO vows to step up efforts to combat terrorism, extremism
The powerful security grouping adopted a declaration charting the future course of action in dealing with major challenges facing the region.
Jun 09, 2017, 23:35 PM IST
Turkey offers to help resolve Gulf-Qatar row: Minister
"It's a development that really saddened all of us," Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters.
Jun 05, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
Singapore defence talks focus on online terror fight
Five countries in a longstanding defence pact have met in Singapore and say they will continue working together and use the internet to fight terrorism.
Jun 02, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
Saudi Arabia says Trump visit to enhance cooperation in fighting extremism
Saudi Arabia`s foreign minister said on Thursday that an upcoming visit to the kingdom by US President Donald Trump would enhance cooperation between the United States and Muslim countries in the fight against extremism.
May 05, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
UK plans new counter-terrorism squad for extremism in jails
The UK will launch a new specialist team of counter-terrorism experts aimed at tackling the "threat" of extremism in the country's prisons.
Apr 02, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Deepening their ties, India and Kyrgyztan ink six pacts, finalise investment treaty
Deepening their ties, India and Kyrgyztan on Tuesday finalised broad contours of a bilateral investment treaty and inked six other pacts covering a range of areas besides resolving to work closely to combat challenge of terrorism, extremism and radicalism.
Dec 20, 2016, 20:32 PM IST
India, Kyrgyzstan should work together to secure youth against terrorism, radicalism: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambaev also reviewed their cooperative engagement in the defence field.
Dec 20, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
India, Israel to boost cooperation to combat extremism
India and Israel on Tuesday said the international community must act with with resolve against terror networks and states that harbour them and agreed to boost cooperation to combat the forces of extremism and radicalisation.
Nov 16, 2016, 00:50 AM IST
Jharkhand govt's aim is to free state from extremism, crime: CM Raghubar Das
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Monday said his government's aim is to free the state from extremism and crime.
Nov 15, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
Kazakhstan arrests 21 suspected of plotting terrorist attacks
Kazakhstan said Wednesday it had arrested 21 members of radical groups plotting terror attacks in public places, after two deadly attacks that fuelled fears of rising extremism.
Aug 31, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
Twitter suspends 235,000 accounts promoting terrorism
Continuing its fight against the extremist forces, Twitter has suspended 235,000 accounts that promoted terrorism.
Aug 20, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
Islamic State can be conduit for psychopaths` violent desires: Experts
Profiling terrorists is a major headache for security and intelligence forces, with motives as wide-ranging as the kind of people drawn to carry them out.
Saudi, Kuwait must stop citizens from funding extremists: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton issued a pointed warning to US allies in the Middle East, saying countries like Saudi Arabia must crack down on citizens supporting extremism.
Jun 14, 2016, 01:43 AM IST
