At least three killed in Mosul suicide attacks: Officials
Suicide bombers attacked a shopping district of east Mosul that was retaken from the jihadists months ago, killing at least three people, medical and security officials said on Saturday.
Jun 24, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Saudi Arabia foils suicide attack on Mecca's Grand Mosque; bomber blows himself up
The month of fasting ends with the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, expected to be on Sunday. Saudi monarchs usually spend the last 10 days of Ramadan in Mecca.
Iraqi forces battle towards heart of Mosul's Old City
Iraqi forces battled their way along two streets that meet in the heart of Mosul`s Old City on Friday.
Jun 23, 2017, 20:33 PM IST
London mosque driver charged with `terrorism-related murder`
One man died in the incident early Monday near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, and another 11 people were injured.
Turkish woman assaulted for `wearing shorts in Ramadan` - Watch Video
University student Asena Melisa Saglam was travelling on the bus when the man seated behind her struck her in the face.
When Pakistani journalists were beaten for 'drinking water' during Ramadan
Crew of a Pakistani TV channel drew the ire of students of an Islamic seminary for drinking water during the fasting period in Ramadan - the Muslim holy month of fasting.
Jun 22, 2017, 12:02 PM IST
In Syria's besieged Douma, Ramadan meals among the ruins
The open-air meals are a rare treat in the town in the Eastern Ghouta region outside Damascus, made possible only by the relative calm that has followed an international deal to reduce violence.
Jun 22, 2017, 09:58 AM IST
Muslim teen killed after leaving Virginia mosque, dumped in a pond; police probe it as ''road rage'' incident
The attack took place about 3:40 am as up to 15 teenagers who had attended prayer services at the mosque were returning from a fast-food restaurant.
Jun 20, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Philippines launches offensive in Marawi, with aim to end battle by weekend
Fighting in Marawi City has entered a fifth week, and nearly 350 people have been killed, according to an official count.
Three killed in attack on mosque in Kabul: Interior Ministry
Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for that attack, as well as an attack last July that killed more than 80 people at a mostly Shi`ite demonstration.
Jun 15, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Hundreds sick, two dead in food poisoning at Mosul displaced camp
More than 800,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since a massive operation against the jihadists in one of their last strongholds in Iraq was launched in October 2016.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
Is Roza only about fasting? This ad will make you realise the true spirit of Ramadan – Watch
A Bangladeshi advertisement, which is doing the rounds on Internet, explains the same in the most beautiful manner. The video will definitely make you a better person.
Jun 13, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
Israel to reduce Gaza power, feeding fears of unrest
The move has raised fears of a new upsurge in violence, with Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza having fought three wars since 2008.
Jun 13, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Woman detonates bomb in crowded market in Iraq, killing at least 30
Islamic State claimed the attack in the town of Musayab, south of Baghdad.
Jun 09, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
UP: 200 people fall ill after eating at a marriage party
As many as 200 people have fallen ill after eating at a marriage party in Uttar Pradesh's Mau district.
Jun 07, 2017, 09:19 AM IST
Nepal pushes back polls a third time, risks monsoon clash
The elections -- the first at local level in 20 years and a key step in Nepal`s drawn-out peace process that ended a civil war in 2006 -- have been beset by delays.
May 31, 2017, 12:26 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
Syria war takes role in Ramadan television dramas
Onlookers arriving at the set near Arnus Square in central Damascus found a burning car and people lying on the ground.
May 30, 2017, 09:37 AM IST
Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration
Duterte imposed martial law last week on Mindanao where both Marawi and Iligan are located, to quell the unrest and wipe out militancy.
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Ramadan
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, ends with Eid ul-Fitr and normally depending on the calendar it lasts either 29 or 30 days.
May 28, 2017, 11:51 AM IST
