Suspect in Malaysia police attack acted alone, not linked to militant group, report says
Authorities initially said the suspect, who was killed during the attack, was suspected of being a member of the Jemaah Islamiah group.
Mon May 20 2024
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
Pakistan suicide blast targeting police kills 3, wounds 28
The explosion, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban militant group, came after the group ended a ceasefire with the government this week.
Wed Nov 30 2022
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
UTK commando team mobilised to Sabah's east coast to counter Abu Sayyaf group
The security level in Sabah's East Coast will be upped including mobilising a commando team from the Special Action Unit (UTK) in tackling issues involving the Abu Sayyaf militant group.
Wed Feb 02 2022
Taliban, opposition fight for Afghan holdout province, top US general warns of civil war
Taliban and opposition forces battled to control the Panjshir Valley, the last Afghan province holding out against the militant group.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Factbox - The Taliban: Key facts on the Islamic militant group
Some key facts about the Taliban's history and ideology.
Sun Aug 15 2021
ISWAP militant group says Nigeria's Boko Haram leader is dead
Shekau died around May 18 after detonating an explosive device when he was pursued by ISWAP fighters following a battle.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Educators, parents need to take seriously Daish threat - Ayob Khan
Teachers and parents need to take seriously the threat of Daesh and understand the traits of the militant group's followers to ensure its ideology is not spread among school students.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Pakistan's top diplomat pushes back on U.S. claims of militant support
While US officials have long been critical of the role Pakistan has played in Afghanistan, senior officials have been more pointed in recent days about Islamabad's alleged support for militant groups.
Fri Oct 06 2017
Pakistan ministry seeks ban on new party backed by prominent Islamist
It is "affiliated" with Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT), a militant group blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Iran blames Trump for instability, rejects 'rogue' label
Tensions between Iran and the United States have heightened since the election of Trump, who has often singled out Tehran as a key backer of militant groups.
Sat Jul 15 2017
Kill Malaysia's Ayob Khan, urges Indonesian militant group
Indonesian militants are calling on their comrades in Malaysia to kill Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division head Deputy Commissioner Datuk Ayob Khan.
Sat Jun 24 2017
New Indonesia law to allow jailing of militant returnees
The tightening of anti-terrorism laws comes as concern grows about the spread of influence of Islamic State, and fears it wants a foothold in Southeast Asia as it loses territory in the Middle East.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Malaysia supports the Philippines in fight against militant groups - Hishammuddin
He conveyed the support to Lorenzana during a meeting between them at the 6th Division Infantry here and emphasised that Malaysia viewed the incident in Marawi City seriously.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say
Talks between the Japanese automakers face complications due to growing differences, sources say.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements
Trump's top aides staunchly defends his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the war-ruined enclave.
Thu Feb 06 2025
United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza
The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognised borders.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution
Wisma Putra rejects any attempt to undermine Palestinian self-determination, calling it unacceptable and a move that prolongs the conflict.
Thu Feb 06 2025
ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims
US President Donald Trump says he envisioned building a resort where international communities could live in harmony.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
Elon Musk deploys teams of current and former employees of his companies as his agents.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plans are likely to heighten fears among Palestinians in Gaza of being driven out of the coastal strip.
Thu Feb 06 2025
ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry
Among the planned initiatives are a campaign to promote locally made products and ASEAN Plus Three Forum aimed at empowering rural women.
Thu Feb 06 2025
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025