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Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Islamic State claims responsibility for rare attack at Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman

Islamic State claims responsibility for rare attack at Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman

The Oman police said 28 people of various nationalities were wounded, including security personnel.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Iran's Khamenei vows revenge after deadly attack on Shi'ite pilgrims

Iran's Khamenei vows revenge after deadly attack on Shi'ite pilgrims

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the assailants "will surely be punished" and called on Iranians to unite.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Islamic State claims Iran shrine attack, Iran vows response

Islamic State claims Iran shrine attack, Iran vows response

The militant group Islamic State said it carried out an attack on a Shi'ite Muslim shrine in Iran which killed 15 people.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra

Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra

Clashes erupted as armed supporters of Sadr fought with security forces and Iran-aligned gunmen in Baghdad.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV

Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV

Iran had halted all flights to Iraq "until further notice because of the ongoing unrest".
Tue Aug 30 2022
Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle

Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle

Machine-gun fire and explosions rang out, with tracer fire rising into the sky in the worst fighting the Iraqi capital has seen in years.
Tue Aug 30 2022
In New Mexico, Muslims reject sectarian label for killings

In New Mexico, Muslims reject sectarian label for killings

Detectives said an "interpersonal conflict" may have driven the shootings of men of Afghan or Pakistani descent.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque attack in Afghan city of Kandahar - Statement

Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque attack in Afghan city of Kandahar - Statement

It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Blast at Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar kills dozens

Blast at Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar kills dozens

Suicide bombers attacked a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, killing at least 35 people.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy'

Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy'

The inter-religious events reinforced the main theme of the pope's risky trip to Iraq - that the country has suffered far too much, and the killing has often been sectarian.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Hariri back in Lebanon for first time since quitting as PM

Hariri back in Lebanon for first time since quitting as PM

Hariri's sudden resignation on Nov. 4 thrust Lebanon to the forefront of regional tussle between the Sunni monarchy of Saudi Arabia and Shi'ite Islamist Iran.
Tue Nov 21 2017
Go home, Tillerson tells Iranian-backed militias in Iraq

Go home, Tillerson tells Iranian-backed militias in Iraq

The United States is concerned that Iran, a Shi'ite regional power, will take advantage of gains against IS in Iraq and Syria to expand the influence it gained after the U.S. invasion in 2003.
Mon Oct 23 2017
Khamenei says Iran, Turkey must act against Kurdish secession - TV

Khamenei says Iran, Turkey must act against Kurdish secession - TV

Relations have generally been cool between Shi'ite Iran and mainly Sunni Turkey, a NATO member.
Thu Oct 05 2017
Blast hits Afghan capital near Shi'ite mosque, killing at least one

Blast hits Afghan capital near Shi'ite mosque, killing at least one

The blast hit the Qala-e Fatehullah area of the city, near the Hussainya mosque, and came as security forces were on alert for possible attacks during Ashura.
Sat Sep 30 2017
Why blocking China's DeepSeek from using US AI may be difficult

Why blocking China's DeepSeek from using US AI may be difficult

OpenAI says that it knows of groups in China actively working to replicate US AI models via distillation.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years, Trump envoy tells Axios

Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years, Trump envoy tells Axios

A UN report says clearing 50 mln tonnes of rubble from Israel's bombardment may take 21 years and cost up to $1.2 bln.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Russia issues school textbook saying it was 'forced' to march into Ukraine

Russia issues school textbook saying it was 'forced' to march into Ukraine

Ukraine and its Western allies say Russia is waging a brutal and unprovoked war, merely to gain territory.
Sun Feb 02 2025
WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out

WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out

The "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign urges global donations of $1 to support the UN health agency in combating chronic and emerging diseases.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Suni Williams sets new record for total spacewalking time by female astronaut

Suni Williams sets new record for total spacewalking time by female astronaut

Suni Williams surpasses former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson's record 62 hours, 6 minutes of total spacewalk time.
Sat Feb 01 2025
All of Donald Trump's tariff threats

All of Donald Trump's tariff threats

A cornerstone of Trump's vision includes a phased rollout of universal tariffs on all US imports.
Sat Feb 01 2025
What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?

What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?

Here's some facts about the company shaking up the AI sector worldwide.
Sat Feb 01 2025
ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts.
Sat Feb 01 2025
What is special about the 'royal bath' at India's Maha Kumbh festival?

What is special about the 'royal bath' at India's Maha Kumbh festival?

Hindus believe that taking a dip at the confluence of three sacred rivers absolves them of sins.
Sat Feb 01 2025
ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

Li Ka Sing Professor of Economics and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, Prof. Danny Quah said ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts. Instead, ASEAN needs to bring its own development narrative that does not lead to competitive and confrontational perspectives.
Sat Feb 01 2025