Indonesia names Islamist leader a suspect in pornography case
Indonesian police on Monday named an Islamist leader Habib Rizieq as a suspect in the exchange of pornographic messages and photos.
Tue May 30 2017
Bangladesh upholds death sentence for top Islamist leader
Bangladesh's highest court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence for Motiur Rahman Nizami, the "Emir" of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, for crimes during its 1971 independence struggle.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Bangladesh hangs Islamist leader for 1971 war massacre
Bangladesh authorities on Saturday hanged a top Islamist leader for overseeing a massacre during the nation's 1971 independence war against Pakistan.
Sun Apr 12 2015
36 Islamists killed in attempted Egypt jailbreak
The violence comes amid a relentless security crackdown on Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood movement that includes the arrest of top Islamist leaders.
Mon Aug 19 2013
US leads condemnation of Egypt crackdown
The United States did not initially criticize the overthrow of Morsi, Egypt's first democratically elected and Islamist leader.
Wed Aug 14 2013
US 'not aligned' with any party in Egypt transition: Obama
The United States is "not aligned" with any political party or group in Egypt following the ouster of Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi.
Sun Jul 07 2013
Egypt Islamists rally against Morsi's ouster
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood called a wave of rallies on Friday in support of ousted president Mohamed Morsi as the military appealed for conciliation despite a crackdown on Islamist leaders.
Fri Jul 05 2013
Chad claims killed mastermind of Algerian gas plant bloodbath
Chad said its troops in northern Mali on Saturday killed the one-eyed Islamist leader who masterminded an assault on an Algerian gas plant that left 37 foreign hostages dead in January.
Sun Mar 03 2013
New clashes over Bangladesh Islamist's death sentence
A new round of deadly clashes erupted Friday in Bangladesh, a day after the sentencing to death of a senior Islamist leader.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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