Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

Has ISIS managed to enter Indian politics? - Part I

A Congress councillor was seen leading a rally in Rajasthan's Tonk district, yelling slogans in support of terror outfit ISIS and Baghdadi.

Dec 13, 2015, 20:45 PM IST

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Tunisia`s guardians of democracy

The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded on Thursday to four organisations that helped save Tunisia`s transition to democracy through dialogue, a method the laureates are keen to see applied in Syria and Libya.

Dec 10, 2015, 07:53 AM IST

First Canadian plane of Syrian refugees to arrive today

The first of 25,000 Syrian refugees to be resettled in Canada will arrive in the country on Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, declaring it will be "a great day."

Dec 10, 2015, 07:10 AM IST

Singapore minister warns of Islamic State threat in Southeast Asia

Singapore's Defence Minister said on Wednesday that Islamic State fighters pose a "clear and present danger" to Southeast Asia as they return from Syria and Iraq with a mission to establish a caliphate.

Dec 10, 2015, 01:32 AM IST

'California shooter took out $28,500 loan'

US investigators are looking into the California shooters` financial transactions leading up to the attack last week, including a USD 28,500 loan, a source close to the investigation said Tuesday.

Dec 09, 2015, 06:50 AM IST

Russia says it hit Islamic State with submarine-launched missile for first time

Russian Defence Minister said Russia had informed Israel and the United States in advance of its plan to launch missiles from a submarine.

Dec 09, 2015, 01:37 AM IST

Germany carries out raids linked to planned attack in Berlin

Raids linked to the same case carried out in mid-October also produced no arrests, the prosecutor`s office said.

Dec 09, 2015, 00:57 AM IST

ISIS planning to build a 'state' in Iraq and Syria: Report

The 24-page dossier outlines how the terror group is trying to build a state complete with guidelines for education, natural resources, industry, diplomacy, propaganda and the military.

Dec 08, 2015, 07:10 AM IST

Donald Trump urges ban on Muslims entering US

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States in the most dramatic response by a candidate yet to a shooting spree last week by two Muslims who the FBI said were radicalised.

Dec 08, 2015, 05:08 AM IST

Canada to withdraw jets fighting Islamic State within weeks: Minister

Canada`s new Liberal government will act within weeks to fulfil a campaign promise to withdraw six fighter jets that have been attacking Islamic State positions in Iraq and Syria, a top official said on Monday.

Dec 08, 2015, 05:06 AM IST

Cyprus mulls letting Russian warplanes land at airports

Cyprus said on Monday it is considering allowing Russian warplanes carrying out strikes in support of Syria`s president to use its airports in case of emergencies.

Dec 08, 2015, 01:04 AM IST

Iraq gives Turkish forces 48 hours to leave country

The Turkish forces entered "without the approval or knowledge of the Iraqi government," a statement from Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi`s office said.

Dec 07, 2015, 01:51 AM IST

Hollande, Cameron agree to boost cooperation against ISIS

French President Francois Hollande and British Prime Minister David Cameron have agreed to "intensify their cooperation" in the fight against Islamic State jihadists, Hollande`s office said in a statement Saturday.

Dec 06, 2015, 00:57 AM IST

Vladimir Putin says Turkey will regret "more than once" shooting down of Russian bomber

Turkey will regret "more than once" about its shooting down of a Russian bomber jet near the Syrian-Turkish border, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, adding Moscow would not ignore Ankara`s "aiding of terrorists".

Dec 03, 2015, 15:15 PM IST

Turkey dismisses "Soviet propaganda", says trying to secure Syria border

Russia said on Wednesday it had proof that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his family were benefiting from the illegal smuggling of oil from Islamic State-held territory in Syria and Iraq.

Dec 03, 2015, 13:23 PM IST

Erdogan says Russia has no right to 'slander' Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said that Russia had no right to "slander" Turkey with allegations that it had bought oil from Islamic State (IS) jihadists in Syria.

Dec 02, 2015, 21:29 PM IST

'Cameroon kills 100 Boko Haram fighters, frees 900 hostages'

Cameroon troops killed around 100 Boko Haram Islamist fighters from Nigeria, freed almost 900 hostages and seized Islamic State (IS) flags last week, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Dec 02, 2015, 19:59 PM IST

US deploying special force to boost fight against Islamic State

The United States said on Tuesday it was deploying a new force of special operations troops to Iraq.

Dec 01, 2015, 22:47 PM IST

Iraqi Kurdistan minister says no link between oil sales and Islamic State

The Iraqi Kurdish minister for natural resources said on Tuesday reports that the regional government was helping smuggle oil from fields controlled by Islamic State militants were "wild imagination and unsubstantiated".

Dec 01, 2015, 22:35 PM IST

Georgia arrests four for alleged links to Islamic State

Georgia has arrested four of its nationals on suspicion of having links with the Islamic State group, the ex-Soviet country's officials said on Tuesday.

Dec 01, 2015, 21:18 PM IST