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
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