Terrorism

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and UAE sever diplomatic ties with Qatar; Etihad suspends flights

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE have severed diplomatic relations, and land, sea and air contacts with Qatar over dangers of terrorism and extremism.

Jun 5, 2017

Restaurant owner says anti-terror training saved customers and staff from London Bridge terrorists

Seven people have been killed and 48 more were injured in a terror attack in London. Three terrorists drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed several people at nearby Borough market. Witnesses of last nights events describe how they experienced the second terror attack in London in three months. Several people had to take shelter after they were unable to return home or to their hotels. One restaurant owner describes how his staff managed to safe hundreds of people at Borough market. 

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: Seven killed, 3 suspects shot dead at London Bridge and Borough Market

This is the second terrorist attack in London in 15 days. Two weeks ago, a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester had claimed the lives of 23 people.

Jun 4, 2017

Modi in France: PM meets President Macron, vows to continue fight against terrorism, climate change

PM Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris where both leaders discussed ways to boost bilateral strategic ties, counter terrorism, and the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015.

Jun 3, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Two jawans killed, 4 injured in attack on army convoy in Anantnag's Qazigund area

In another incident, two people got injured when the Pakistan Army violated ceasefire yet again in the Poonch and Rajouri districts of the state on Saturday.

Jun 3, 2017

At least 36 people killed after gunman sets Philippine casino ablaze; police call it 'botched robbery attempt'

Over 50 people were also left injured after an unidentified gunman barged into a hotel casino firing shots and setting the gaming tables on fire at Manila in Philippines.

Jun 2, 2017

Modi's 4-nation tour: India, Spain sign 7 agreements; PM urges for cooperation to fight terrorism

PM Modi also met King Felipe VI at Palace of Zarzuela and interacted with top business leaders in an attempt to attract investment into India.

May 31, 2017

Kabul: At least 80 killed, 350 wounded in explosion near Indian embassy

At least 80 people were killed and 350 others wounded in a massive explosion that took place near the Indian embassy in Kabul, Spokesman for Ministry of Public Health in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.

May 31, 2017

Modi's 4-nation tour: PM urges Europe to lead fight against terror during meeting with Angela Merkel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a six-day four-nation tour, said on Monday that he "had a very good interaction" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Schloss Meseberg in Berlin.

May 30, 2017

Acknowledging Kashmir issue a challenge for Modi govt, Rajnath says Centre will come up with 'permanent solution'

Speaking to a national channel, Singh reiterated what he had said in Sikkim a week ago: the central government will come up with a 'permanent solution' for Kashmir.

May 28, 2017

Gunmen kill at least 26 in attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt

Gunmen killed at least 26 people when they opened fire on a bus in Minya Province, Egypt. The bus was reportedly on its way to a Christian monastery.

May 26, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn: The war on terror is not working

Campaigning for the national election next month resumed on Friday (May 26), with the country still on high alert for further attacks, days after a suicide bombing killed 22 people in Manchester. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn criticised Prime Minister Theresa May for cutting police numbers and said Britains involvement in foreign wars had increased the threat of terrorism.

May 26, 2017

The Queen arrives at Manchester Hospital to meet victims and staff

The Queen has arrived at Manchester Royal Infirmary in north west England this morning, where she is due to meet some of the medical teams who have been treating victims of Monday night and amp;#39;s terror attack at Manchester Arena.

May 25, 2017

The Queen arrives at Manchester Hospital to meet victims and staff

The Queen has arrived at Manchester Royal Infirmary in north west England this morning, where she is due to meet some of the medical teams who have been treating victims of Monday night and amp;#39;s terror attack at Manchester Arena.

May 25, 2017

UK Home Secretary on Manchester Arena explosion: This was a barbaric attack

UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd on Tuesday (23 May) called the explosion at Manchester Arena in northern England that killed 19 people as a barbaric attack. She called on the Mancunians to remain alert but not alarmed. The attack appears to be the most deadly attack Britain has witnessed in a decade. British Prime Minister Theresa May, who called the incident an appalling terrorist attack, is set to chair a Cobra emergency meeting on Tuesday as she suspended her campaign activities.

May 23, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army launches massive anti-terror operation in Shopian

The Indian Army cordoned off two villages in the district, and launched the search operation after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area.

May 17, 2017

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed detained for 'spreading terror in the name of jihad,' says Pakistan

This is the first time Pakistan has admitted that Hafiz Saeed was detained because he was spreading terror in the name of jihad.

May 14, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in Handwara encounter; search operation underway

The encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out in the Waripora area of the Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

May 14, 2017

Zakir Musa quits Hizbul Mujahideen hours after terror outfit distanced itself from his threat to kill Hurriyat leaders in J&K

In an audio clip, Musa described Hurriyat leaders as "hypocrites, infidels, followers of evil" and threatened to behead them and hang their heads at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

May 13, 2017

Mumbai Police launch manhunt for 26 missing Pakistani nationals

The Maharashtra ATS is leading the hunt for the Pakistani nationals. The manhunt was launched after intelligence agencies issued alerts about threats originating from operatives in Pakistan's ISI.

May 13, 2017