Islamic State group

ISIS kills Christian grocer in Bangladesh

ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack through their Amaq news agency, saying it was "part of a series of operations" in Bangladesh.

Jun 6, 2016

Syria: At least 100 dead in multiple bomb attacks on 2 cities

The two cities, strongholds of the Syrian government led by President Bashar al Assad, were attacked by the Islamic State group.

May 23, 2016

Iraq announces start of Falluja operation, some residents flee

Iraqi Prime Minister said the offensive will be conducted by the army, police, counter terrorism forces and local tribal fighters.

May 23, 2016

Second 'Chibok girl' rescued, says Nigerian army

A Nigerian spokesperson said the girl was among 97 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram who were freed on Thursday morning.

May 20, 2016

Bomb kills 9 Iraqi soldiers during raid in south of Baghdad

A house rigged with explosives blew up south of Baghdad during raid of Islamic State group militants.

May 19, 2016

Possible ISIS attacks in Turkey on May 19, warns police: Report

A military compound in the Cebeci neighbourhood and the United States Embassy in Ankara are among the major targets, Xinhua reported.

May 17, 2016

Bangladesh Police arrest Islamist militant for murder of professor Rezaul Karim Siddique

Another militant was arrested in connection with the murder of gay rights activist and Bangladesh's first LGBT magazine's editor Xulhaz Mannan.

May 17, 2016

Australian police raid properties connected to Islamic State sailing group

The men, aged between 21 and 31, were charged on Saturday with preparing to enter a foreign country "for the purpose of engaging in hostile activities".

May 17, 2016

Boko Haram to increase cooperation if Islamic State Group boosts Libya presence: UK

Boko Haram, which has been waging a seven-year insurgency in northern Nigeria, last year pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.

May 15, 2016

French journalist spends six months with would-be ISIS jihadists

The journalist recorded the jihadists' activities for a documentary he was making to know their thought process, AFP reported.

May 2, 2016

Turkey: 4 killed, several injured in attacks near southeast border

An armed attack during a military operation in Nusaybin town was reportedly carried out by outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

May 1, 2016

Hindu tailor hacked to death in Bangladesh; ISIS claims responsibility

The tailor was arrested in 2012 for making anti-Islam remarks.

Apr 30, 2016

Economy, crises in focus as Obama heads to Germany

It will be the last stop on a six-day foreign journey where Obama has sought to shore up U.S. alliances he views as key to grow trade.

Apr 24, 2016

At least 12 dead in two Baghdad car bomb attacks

The attack on a security checkpoint in the northern al-Husseiniya district killed nine people and wounded 28 others.

Apr 24, 2016

Syria peace talks near collapse as opposition declares pause

The Western-backed opposition said in a letter to rebel fighters that government military advances meant a ceasefire was effectively over.

Apr 19, 2016

US Navy conducts Maritime exercise in Middle Eastern Waters

US Navy leads 30-nation maritime exercise in Middle East

The exercise, which is partly being held in the Arabian Gulf, comes as tensions run high between Gulf Arab countries and Iran.

Apr 10, 2016

Syrian Nusra Front's Abu Firas killed in suspected drone strike: Rebels

"The Sheikh was with his son and several companions," said one of the rebel sources familiar with details of the incident.

Apr 4, 2016