Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs
Police here have fought Islamists for years but never have they been the focus of militants' operations as they are today.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Pakistan says mosque bomber wore police uniform, breached security on motorbike
The bombing was the deadliest in a decade to hit Peshawar, a northwestern city that has suffered decades of Islamist militant violence.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso
Armed men seized the women as they were picking wild fruit outside the village of Liki and in another location in the same district.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Australia arrests woman for entering Islamic State area in Syria
Police allege Raad willingly travelled to Syria to join her husband, a member of the Islamist militant group, fully aware of his activities.
Thu Jan 05 2023
India tightens security after militants threaten attacks over anti-Muslim remarks
The letter warns of Islamist militant attacks to avenge derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad by an official of the BJP party.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Car crashes into gate of Merkel's office
Europe is on high alert after suspected Islamist militants killed eight people in Paris, Nice and Vienna in recent weeks.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Four stabbed in Paris attack, suspect arrested: Officials
Two of the four wounded had life-threatening injuries.
Fri Sep 25 2020
Spanish police track down, shoot dead Barcelona attacker
Abouyaaqoub had been on the run since Thursday evening, after he drove at high speed into throngs of strollers along Barcelona's most famous avenue, Las Ramblas.
Tue Aug 22 2017
Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona, says foils bomb plot
Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terrorism operation on Friday after a suspected Islamist militant drove a van into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people.
Fri Aug 18 2017
Saudi Arabia to open border, airports to Qatari pilgrims
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut transport links with Qatar in June and imposed sanctions, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and Iran, which Doha denies.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Indonesian policeman killed in knife attack by suspected militants
An Indonesian police officer was stabbed and later died of his wounds in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in the city of Medan, a police spokesman said.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Islamist militants strike heart of Tehran, Iran blames Saudis
Suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum in Tehran on Wednesday.
Thu Jun 08 2017
Filipino Muslims fleeing Islamic State-linked militants observe Ramadan in evacuation centres
The conflict between the Maute Islamist militants and soldiers for control of the southern city of Marawi has displaced tens of thousands of Muslims.
Fri Jun 02 2017
Christians caught up in Philippines' urban battle with Islamists
Mindanao has long been a hotbed of local insurgencies and separatist movements: but now, Islamist fighters from other countries have converged in Mindanao.
Mon May 29 2017
Philippines turns to heavy firepower as hunt for rebel leader narrows
Philippine armed forces helicopters fired guided rockets at Islamist militant positions on Saturday in an attempt to end a siege in the southern city of Marawi.
Sat May 27 2017
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024