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
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024