Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Islamic State claims responsibility for rare attack at Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman
The Oman police said 28 people of various nationalities were wounded, including security personnel.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Iran's Khamenei vows revenge after deadly attack on Shi'ite pilgrims
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the assailants "will surely be punished" and called on Iranians to unite.
Fri Oct 28 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
Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra
Clashes erupted as armed supporters of Sadr fought with security forces and Iran-aligned gunmen in Baghdad.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV
Iran had halted all flights to Iraq "until further notice because of the ongoing unrest".
Tue Aug 30 2022
Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle
Machine-gun fire and explosions rang out, with tracer fire rising into the sky in the worst fighting the Iraqi capital has seen in years.
Tue Aug 30 2022
In New Mexico, Muslims reject sectarian label for killings
Detectives said an "interpersonal conflict" may have driven the shootings of men of Afghan or Pakistani descent.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque attack in Afghan city of Kandahar - Statement
It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Blast at Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar kills dozens
Suicide bombers attacked a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, killing at least 35 people.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy'
The inter-religious events reinforced the main theme of the pope's risky trip to Iraq - that the country has suffered far too much, and the killing has often been sectarian.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Hariri back in Lebanon for first time since quitting as PM
Hariri's sudden resignation on Nov. 4 thrust Lebanon to the forefront of regional tussle between the Sunni monarchy of Saudi Arabia and Shi'ite Islamist Iran.
Tue Nov 21 2017
Go home, Tillerson tells Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
The United States is concerned that Iran, a Shi'ite regional power, will take advantage of gains against IS in Iraq and Syria to expand the influence it gained after the U.S. invasion in 2003.
Mon Oct 23 2017
Khamenei says Iran, Turkey must act against Kurdish secession - TV
Relations have generally been cool between Shi'ite Iran and mainly Sunni Turkey, a NATO member.
Thu Oct 05 2017
Blast hits Afghan capital near Shi'ite mosque, killing at least one
The blast hit the Qala-e Fatehullah area of the city, near the Hussainya mosque, and came as security forces were on alert for possible attacks during Ashura.
Sat Sep 30 2017
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘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