In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
UN special envoy Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso
Jolie visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso housing refugees fleeing jihadist violence in Mali.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Three members of jihadist cell behind 2017 Barcelona attacks jailed
In the attacks in Barcelona in 2017, 16 people died and more than 100 were injured.
Fri May 28 2021
Nigeria's military investigates reports of Boko Haram leader's death
Abubakar Shekau may have been killed or seriously injured following clashes with rival jihadists.
Fri May 21 2021
Families of kidnapped Nigerian boys fear time running out
Parents fear time may be running out as Boko Haram has a history of turning captives into jihadist fighters.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Boko Haram claims Nigeria farm massacre as toll rises to 76
Boko Haram fighters tied up farm workers and slit their throats to seek revenge on villagers for handing their fighters to the authorities.
Wed Dec 02 2020
The 'Beatles': IS jihadists with taste for torture
Their sadistic methods include crucifixion, waterboarding and tormenting their hostages with mock executions.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Africa to be declared polio-free
The African continent is free from wild polio, four years after the last cases appeared in northeastern Nigeria.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar
Tal Afar had become the next target of the U.S.-backed war on the jihadist group following the capture of Mosul, where it had declared its "caliphate" over parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30
Islamic State, which has launched several attacks against minority Shi'ite targets in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility, the jihadist group's news agency said.
Sat Aug 26 2017
Gunmen kill at least 17 in attack on Burkina Faso restaurant
A Reuters witness saw customers running out of the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in Ouagadougou as police and paramilitary gendarmerie surrounded it amid gunfire.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Ohio government websites hacked with pro-Daish messages
The hacks come as Muslims around the world mark the end of the Ramadan, a month of fasting, and celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Mon Jun 26 2017
Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins
A Reuters correspondent saw about 200 women and children being transported on buses by federal police on Wednesday to the town of Hammam al-Alil, some 20 km south of Mosul.
Thu Feb 23 2017
U.S. military releases, withdraws old Islamist video from Yemen raid
An expert in radical Islamist media said the footage by unknown militants appeared to be part of videos first released by jihadists online some 10 years ago.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Four policemen killed in new shootout in Jordan
Security forces came under fire during an operation to track down suspects following Sunday's assault, whose victims included a Canadian tourist.
Tue Dec 20 2016
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