Damascus: Heavy fighting took place as US-backed forces attacked the last Islamic State (IS) stronghold in Syria amid a final push to clear the terror group from the war-torn country. A CNN team in Syria witnessed airstrikes, explosions and mortar fire in Baghouz after the operation by the Syrian Defence[Read More…]
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IS claims responsibility for London attack, security level raised to ‘critical’
The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for London underground tube blast on Friday morning. The militant group had also claimed their role in attacks in London and Manchester this year. It said, “The bombing on a metro in London was carried out by a detachment of the Islamic State”[Read More…]
Barcelona attack: Main suspect Moussa Oukabir confirmed dead
The police on Friday shot Moussa Oukabir, the suspected driver of a van which killed 13 people in Barcelona. The 17-year-old is reported to have used documents belonging to his brother, Driss Oukabir, to rent the van that ran into crowds of pedestrians in the Las Ramblas district. 13 were[Read More…]
Blast kills 13, injured 24 in Baghdad; IS claims responsibility
A car bomb blasted outside a popular ice cream shop in central Baghdad killing 13 people while 24 are injured on early Tuesday. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the violent attack. Iraqi officials said involved remotely detonated bombs inside a parked car on condition of anonymity. Notably,[Read More…]
Islamic State claims responsibility for Manchester concert blast that killed 22
In the deadliest attack that has happened in the United Kingdom, the Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the Manchester Arena bombing, according to a news agency linked to the terrorist organisation. The suicide bomber was carrying a heavy explosive and detonated himself inside the Manchester Arena on Monday[Read More…]
US aims to oust ISIS from Afghanistan this year
3 IS suspects arrested from UP, Mumbai & Jalandhar
Mumbra man in Libyan army’s custody for IS connection
Tabrez Tambe, a 28-year-old Mumbra resident who allegedly fled to Libya to join the terror Islamic State (IS). Mumbra man in Libyan army’s custody, efforts on to bring him back to the country. He has been booked under a specific law which concerns the prevention of Unlawful Activities (UAPA). “We have[Read More…]
RSS to hold debate on ‘jihadi’ attacks in West Bengal
On Sunday, RSS Joint General Secretary Bhagaiah accused West Bengal government of not taking actions against the attacks made by Islamic fundamentalists in the state. He also accused the government of sheltering the ‘jihadis’. Bhagaiah added that ABVP, National Executive Council of RSS will hold a debate on the issue[Read More…]
Taj Mahal security beefed up after reported IS threat
Security has been enhanced at the Taj Mahal in the wake of a media report of a threat to the 17th century monument from terror outfit ISIS. “A link has been circulated in which it is claimed that Taj Mahal is on the target of ISIS. We are probing it.[Read More…]
High security at Taj Mahal after reported threats
Islamic State’s car bomb kills over 50 in northwest Syria
A car bomb killed more than 40 people on Friday in a Syrian village held by rebels. Just after the jihadist group was driven from its last stronghold in the area. The blast in the village of Sousian hit a security checkpoint controlled by rebels fighting under the Free Syrian[Read More…]
British IS bomber was ex-Guantanamo Bay detainee
Undetected bomb kills 3 minors in Iraq
A blast in western Iraq killed three child shepherds when one of them stepped on a roadside bomb planted by the Islamic State group, as reported by some local officers. The victims were aged between nine and thirteen and were herding sheep when the fatal blast happened on Sunday. The[Read More…]
Virginia man charged for trying to help IS
NIA charges two with radicalising youth to join IS
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two persons, Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) employee Arshi Qureshi and alleged Islamic State ‘recruit’ Abdul Rashid Abdullah, in the case of alleged propaganda of Kerala-based youths to join Islamic State. However, the NIA told the court that they do[Read More…]
US backs Syrian rebels with armored trucks for Raqqa fight
U.S. military says it has provided a small number of armoured vehicles to Syrian fighters hoping to defeat the Islamic State militants from their self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa. As per guardian reports, air force Col. John Dorrian says that reinforced security vehicles such as bulletproof trucks will keep the U.S.-backed[Read More…]
Syrian forces conduct strikes over Aleppo
Having lost control over certain areas of northern Aleppo to insurgents a day before, Syrian government forces launched a counteroffensive on Saturday under the cover of airstrikes, said activists and state media. Just a day before, Syrian rebels launched a broad ground attack aiming to break a weeks-long government siege[Read More…]
Battle for Mosul: Coalition forces led by Iraq push to take back IS ‘capital’
Iraq’s Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, on Monday said that the nation’s forces have launched a campaign to retake Mosul, the self-declared capital of the IS. Artillery began firing on the city early on Monday, in a long-awaited assault from Kurdish Peshmerga, Iraqi government and allied forces. Tanks are also moving[Read More…]
Kerala: NIA arrests six youth with suspected IS links
Six youngsters have been arrested from Kerala by the National Investigation Agency on suspicion of carrying out an ‘IS-inspired module’ in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They were reportedly planning to attack various places in India after owning allegiance to the so called caliphate led by Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi.As per the NIA[Read More…]
A tale of ravaged countries and weeping children- ISIS through pictures
“Because of what is happening in Syria we don’t play any more. I miss my house. I miss my neighbourhood. I miss playing football. I was at a funeral when the rocket struck, there were dead bodies all around and I lost my relatives that day. Dogs ate the dead[Read More…]