Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

Nuclear smugglers shopped radioactive material to Islamic State

In the backwaters of Eastern Europe, authorities working with the FBI have interrupted four attempts in the past five years by gangs with suspected Russian connections that sought to sell radioactive material to Middle Eastern extremists, The Associated Press has learned. The latest known case came in February this year, when a smuggler offered a huge cache of deadly cesium — enough to contaminate several city blocks — and specifically sought a buyer from the Islamic State group.

Oct 07, 2015, 09:20 AM IST

ISIS may be active in refugee camps: German minister

Islamic State militants have been sneaking into Germany mingling with tens of thousands of asylum-seekers arriving in this country, according to German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere.

Oct 03, 2015, 14:10 PM IST

Islamic State attacks Libyan largest oil port

The Islamic State (IS) militants launched attacks on Sidra oil-port in Libya, killing one Army soldier and injuring two, a military source said.

Oct 03, 2015, 10:21 AM IST

'ISIS may attack India using Pak sleeper cells, counterfeit money'

In the backdrop of reports claiming that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) threat is looming over India, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ponder upon those options which could be used by these dreaded militants to garner Pakistan's help for accomplish their mission.

Oct 02, 2015, 18:14 PM IST

Syrian regime air strikes kill 38 IS fighters: Monitor

At least 38 Islamic State group fighters were killed in air strikes by the Damascus regime against three jihadist-held towns in central Syria, a monitoring group said on Tuesday.

Sep 22, 2015, 13:06 PM IST

Jamaat-e-Islami joins the fight against ISIS

As the Islamic State is trying to make inroads into the Indian sub-continent, the Jamaat-e-Islami has decided to campaign against the dreaded terror outfit.

Sep 16, 2015, 19:02 PM IST

ISIS' Nicky Joseph case example of social media based radicalisation: Telangana DGP

The case of Afsha Jabeen, who was arrested here for allegedly recruiting on behalf of ISIS, is an example of social media being used for radicalisation, a police official said here on Wednesday.

Sep 16, 2015, 17:50 PM IST

Alleged recruiter for ISIS, Afsha Jabeen arrested in Hyderabad

An ISIS agent who was deported from Dubai to India has been arrested on the charge of recruiting Online ISIS members. The name of the agent is Afsha a.k.a Nikki.

Sep 12, 2015, 12:00 PM IST