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Very credible threat of imminent Kabul airport attack - UK minister

Very credible threat of imminent Kabul airport attack - UK minister

Heappey confirmed that intelligence of a possible suicide bomb attack by Islamic State militants had become "much firmer".
Thu Aug 26 2021
Biden says US unwavering in Afghanistan evacuations; Taliban beat back crowd at airport

Biden says US unwavering in Afghanistan evacuations; Taliban beat back crowd at airport

The security situation in Afghanistan was changing rapidly and his administration was under no illusions about the threat from Islamic State militants.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Daish militants storm school in southern Philippines, take students hostage

Daish militants storm school in southern Philippines, take students hostage

A police report said about 300 armed men stormed a school in Pigcawayan town in North Cotabato province on Mindanao island and were holding some students captive.
Wed Jun 21 2017
In Philippines battle, troops pinned down by sniper fire, Molotov cocktails

In Philippines battle, troops pinned down by sniper fire, Molotov cocktails

Thirteen soldiers died and about 40 were wounded during a 14-hour battle that showed recapturing Marawi City from an estimated 150-200 Islamic State militants was becoming harder by the day.
Fri Jun 16 2017
London Bridge attackers had tried to hire 7.5 tonne truck - police

London Bridge attackers had tried to hire 7.5 tonne truck - police

Commander Dean Haydon also revealed that the men had a stockpile of petrol bombs in the back of their van and carried out their deadly attack with pink ceramic knives.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration

Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration

The fighting in the city of Marawi with pro-Islamic State militants of the Maute group is the biggest security challenges of Rodrigo Duterte's 11-month presidency.
Mon May 29 2017
'Right time' to use huge bomb in Afghanistan - U.S. general

'Right time' to use huge bomb in Afghanistan - U.S. general

As many as 36 suspected Islamic State militants were killed in the strike on Thursday evening in the eastern province of Nangarhar, Afghan defence officials said.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Egypt church bombings carried out by militants with suicide vests

Egypt church bombings carried out by militants with suicide vests

Two Islamic State militants wearing suicide vests carried out the deadly church bombings in Egypt on Sunday that killed at least 44 people, the group said.
Mon Apr 10 2017
British suicide bomber in Iraq had won compensation for Guantanamo stay

British suicide bomber in Iraq had won compensation for Guantanamo stay

Islamic State militants said Abu-Zakariya al-Britani detonated a car bomb at an Iraqi army base southwest of Mosul this week.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Turkish military says 31 Islamic State militants killed in northern Syria

Turkish military says 31 Islamic State militants killed in northern Syria

Fourteen of the IS fighters were killed as they attempted to enter the rebel-controlled villages of Akhtarin and Turkmen Bareh, three kilometres (two miles) east of Dabiq.
Sun Oct 09 2016
US admits carrying out airstrike that killed Syrian soldiers

US admits carrying out airstrike that killed Syrian soldiers

A US airstrike, targeting what were thought to be Islamic State militants in eastern Syria, instead hit Syrian military positions Saturday, killing 62 and injuring 100.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Turkey vows to cleanse Islamic State from border after wedding attack

Turkey vows to cleanse Islamic State from border after wedding attack

Turkey vowed to "completely cleanse" Islamic State militants from its border region after a suicide bomber suspected of links to the group killed 54 people at a Kurdish wedding.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Two suspects held in possible Rio Olympics plot - police

Two suspects held in possible Rio Olympics plot - police

Police had arrested 12 people before Thursday's operation, all suspected of collaboration with Islamic State militants.
Fri Aug 12 2016
14 suspected Islamic State militants arrested in five states - IGP Khalid

14 suspected Islamic State militants arrested in five states - IGP Khalid

Police foiled an Islamic State (IS) attack around Klang Valley with the arrest of 14 suspected IS militants in five states, IGP said.
Sat Jul 23 2016
Bomb attack in Baghdad shopping district kills more than 120

Bomb attack in Baghdad shopping district kills more than 120

At least 121 people died in a bomb attack on a shopping street in the Iraqi capital in the early hours of Sunday morning, as Islamic State militants target civilians amid losses on the battlefield.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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