Release of Bali bomb maker 'difficult day' for Australians, says deputy PM
Patek, a member of the al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah, became eligible for parole in August because of good behaviour in prison.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Burkina Faso protest against militant violence turns violent
Activist groups call for renewed protests in response to a recent surge of attacks, including one by al-Qaeda-linked militants.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Al-Qaeda releases video of Malians shot for 'collaboration'
An Al-Qaeda-linked group has released a video showing the purported execution of two Malians accused of collaborating with French counter-terrorism forces in Mali.
Sat Nov 05 2016
12 dead as twin blasts and gunfire rock Mogadishu hotel
At least 12 people were killed Friday as twin blasts and gunfire rocked a hotel and neighbouring park in central Mogadishu, police said.
Sat Feb 27 2016
Sixty-three hostages evacuated from besieged Burkina Faso hotel: minister
Sixty-three hostages, including 33 wounded, were evacuated in the early hours of Saturday from a Burkina Faso hotel besieged by Al-Qaeda-linked gunmen.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Kenya holds five over university massacre, Shebab issues new threat
Kenya said Saturday it has arrested five men in connection with the massacre by Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants of nearly 150 people at a northeastern university.
Sun Apr 05 2015
Eight militants dead in Philippines clash
Eight members of an Al-Qaeda-linked group of Philippine militants have been killed in clashes with security forces in the country's south.
Sat Feb 07 2015
Somali rebels kill 39 in Nairobi shopping mall bloodbath
Masked gunmen stormed a packed upmarket shopping mall in Nairobi on Saturday, killing 39 people and wounding 150 more in a massacre claimed by Somalia's Al Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels.
Sun Sep 22 2013
Jihadists vow revenge over Syria chemical attack claims
Al-Qaeda-linked Syrian jihadist group Al-Nusra Front on Sunday vowed revenge strikes against villages from President Bashar al-Assad's community over claims his forces used chemical weapons.
Sun Aug 25 2013
French raids on Mali town destroy Islamist chief's home
French fighter jets bombed Mali's far northern Islamist stronghold of Kidal and destroyed the home of the head of an Al-Qaeda-linked group, a security source and local official said.
Sun Jan 27 2013
French-led forces retake key north Mali town
French-led troops recaptured the Islamist stronghold of Gao on Saturday, in a major boost to their 16-day offensive against Al Qaeda-linked rebels holding Mali's vast desert north.
Sun Jan 27 2013
French-led forces retake north Mali town
French-led troops recaptured Gao on Saturday in a major boost to their 16-day-old offensive against Al Qaeda-linked fighters.
Sun Jan 27 2013
Group behind Algeria attack vow more strikes
An Al-Qaeda linked group which shocked the world with its audacious hostage attack in Algeria threatened on Sunday to stage strikes on nations involved in chasing out Islamists from neighbouring Mali.
Sun Jan 20 2013
Algeria launches strikes on seized gas plant
Algerian helicopters on Thursday launched strikes on a gas complex where Al Qaeda-linked Islamists are holding 41 foreign hostages.
Thu Jan 17 2013
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024