Islamic State of Iraq and Levant

Iran says Saudi Arabia supports militants on its turf after attacks

Iran and Saudi Arabia accuse each other of subverting regional security and support opposite sides in conflicts including those in Syria, Yemen and Iraq.

Jun 13, 2017, 18:14 PM IST

Terrified civilians hide from gunfire in Mosul pre-school

Iraqi forces are fighting to retake Mosul from IS, after the jihadist group overran the city in 2014, imposing its brutal rule on its inhabitants.

Jun 13, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Iran kills mastermind behind Tehran attacks, arrests more

Iranian authorities have also arrested seven people it suspects of helping militants involved in attacks, a judiciary official said on Saturday.

Jun 11, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

London attackers faked suicide vests for `maximum fear`

Fake suicide vests worn by the assailants in the London Bridge attack were made with disposable water bottles attached to leather belts, police revealed Sunday.

Jun 11, 2017, 18:32 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

ISIS using minors as human shields in Mosul: UNICEF

Operations to recapture western Mosul were launched on February 19 after the eastern section of Iraq`s second largest city was liberated in January. 

Jun 06, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Are you on the Islamic State's kill list? Check here

The list has been released by a pro-ISIS hacker group, which has placed nearly 8,000 Americans on what is being said to be its longest 'kill list' that also includes names of Canadians, Australians and Europeans.

Jun 10, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

Online recruitment by Islamic State matter of concern: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday expressed concern over the use of Internet by Islamic State militants for recruitment and said it was important to enhance information and communications technology (ICT) capabilities to face any threat.

Nov 23, 2015, 11:32 AM IST