Turkey PM says Raqa operation in Syria has begun: state media
Yildirim appeared to contradict comments yesterday from the Kurdish-Arab alliance battling the jihadists that the push into the northern Syrian city would "begin in a few days".
Jun 04, 2017, 22:32 PM IST
Syria army takes Aleppo town from IS: military source
The capture of Maskana, on the western bank of Lake Assad, comes as part of a major Russian-backed military operation that began in mid-January to drive the jihadists from Aleppo province.
Jun 04, 2017, 22:21 PM IST
Car bomb in central Baghdad kills 13, claimed by Islamic State: Security sources
The bombing targeted the Karrada district, which was hit by a massive truck bomb in July 2016 that killed at least 324 people, the deadliest attack in Iraq.
May 30, 2017, 12:27 PM IST
UK journalist faces Thai jail for carrying protective gear
Anthony Cheng was detained at Suvarnabhumi airport Monday night on his way to the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul where troops are battling the IS Group.
May 30, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
Iraq presses Mosul assault, UN warns of danger to civilians
The battle for Mosul has taken a heavy toll on civilians, pushing hundreds of thousands to flee, while hundreds more have been killed or wounded.
May 30, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Iraq presses Mosul assault, calls on civilians to flee
More than seven months into the massive operation to recapture Mosul from IS, Iraqi forces have retaken the city's east and large parts of its western side, but the jihadists are still putting up tough resistance.
May 29, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
Civilians flee Islamic State-held Syria cities after strikes: Monitor
On Friday, at least 80 relatives of IS fighters were killed in US-led coalition bombing of Mayadeen.
May 27, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
Philippine military bomb Islamist militants in urban battle
Duterte declared martial law across the Philippines in response to the clashes, which have claimed at least 48 lives are part of a campaign by the IS group.
May 27, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warns of 'contamination' by Islamic State group
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered his troops to crush militants who are fighting street battles with government forces in the south, warning today that the country is at a grave risk of "contamination" by the Islamic State group.
May 26, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
New US-led Syria strike kills 80 relatives of IS fighters: Monitor
"The toll includes 33 children. They were families seeking refuge in the town's municipal building," said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
May 26, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Foreigners involved in deadly Philippine urban battle: government
11 soldiers, two policemen and 31 militants had been confirmed killed in the fighting.
May 26, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
UK prepares to deploy army, raises threat level to maximum
22-year-old Libyan- origin Salman Abedi was identified as the perpetrator behind the attack at a concert of American pop star Ariana Grande.
May 24, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
US-backed fighters hunt for IS holdouts in Syria's Tabqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces scored one of their biggest victories against IS jihadists as controversy intensified over a US decision to arm the alliance's Kurdish component.
May 12, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Iraq forces launch anti-IS push in western desert
The army, backed by aircraft from the US-led coalition and local tribal fighters, launched their sweep at dawn in desert areas of Anbar province where the jihadists have hideouts, an army lieutenant colonel said.
May 11, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
Suspected extremist arrested, arms found near French base: Security source
French authorities found guns hidden near a military base where an ex-soldier suspected of radicalisation was arrested Friday.
May 05, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
Islamic State attack in western Iraq kills 10 soldiers: Officers
Jihadist fighters killed at least 10 soldiers in the western Iraqi province of Anbar on Tuesday in their latest deadly attack on security forces in the area.
May 02, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
Third Keralite IS activist killed in Afghanistan
According to information received here, Yahya alias Bastian, who was in his late 20s, is reported to have been killed in Afghanistan, said the Kerala Police`s intelligence wing.
Apr 30, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Pope Francis set to pray with Egypt's Christians
Pope Francis is set to lead a mass for Egypt`s small Catholic community on Saturday as he visits the country in support of its Christians following a series of deadly church bombings.
Apr 29, 2017, 13:00 PM IST
Islamic State suspect arrested in western Germany
German authorities have arrested a 23-year-old Syrian on suspicion of membership in a terror organization for allegedly fighting for the extremist Islamic State group in his homeland.
Apr 28, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Mosul operation has displaced nearly half a million: UN
The six-month-old operation to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State group has forced around half a million people to flee their homes, the United Nations said Monday.
Apr 17, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
