Beirut, The Islamic State terror organisation on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a bomb attack in a Syrian city under US-backed Kurdish control that killed at least three American troops, according to US officials quoted in a report from the Dow Jones Newswires supplied to EFE. Local media and the UK-based[Read More…]
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US begins withdrawing troops from Syria, claims victory over IS
Washington: The Donald Trump-led US administration announced that it has started returning US troops home from Syria after claiming a victory in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) without revealing any detailed timetable. “We have started returning US home as we transition to the next phase of this campaign,”[Read More…]
Opinion: Rahul Gandhi has to choose his words with care
By Amulya Ganguli Rahul Gandhi has had another of his escape-velocity-of-Jupiter moments. His reference to the massive gravitational force of the solar system’s largest planet was in the context of “explaining” how much velocity was required by a spacecraft to lift itself from the surface of Jupiter compared to what was[Read More…]
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…]
Pakistan: Multiple terror attacks leave 62 dead, 100 injured
On the last of the Holy month of Ramzan on Friday, at least 62 people were killed and 100 others injured in multiple attacks in Pakistan’s three major cities on Friday. In the first attack, a suicide bomber blew up his explosives-laden car in Quetta. The incident killed 13, including[Read More…]
Terror attack in London: Islamic State claims responsibility; 7 killed
The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the London attacks that left seven people dead. A “detachment of fighters from Islamic state carried out London attacks yesterday” the Aamaq news agency said, on Monday. The Saturday’s attack saw three men in a van plough into pedestrians on London Bridge before[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…]
Hyderabad: Sedition case against 3 alleged ISIS sympathisers
On Friday, the Hyderabad police registered a case of sedition against three alleged ISIS sympathisers. The police on Thursday summoned Salman Mohiuddin, Abdullah Basith and Qureshi, who were arrested for allegedly trying to join the ISIS and later released on bail. However, a case was registered against the three on[Read More…]
Paris shooting: A cop killed, 2 injured; Islamic State claims responsibility
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the terror attack on Paris’ iconic Champs-Elysees that killed one police officer and injured two others. An attacker with an automatic weapon opened fire on police. The assailant was identified as Abu Yousif, the Belgian. The attacker targeted officers guarding the area near[Read More…]
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…]
Istanbul nightclub attack: Suspect who killed 39 detained in police operation
The man who is believed to have executed an attack that killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year’s Day has been detained in a police operation, together with four other people, as per reports in local media. Reportedly, the suspect was identified as Abdulkadir Masharipov, had operated[Read More…]
Islamic State car bomb attack kills six, injures 15 in Baghdad
At least six civilians were killed and 15 others injured in eastern Baghdad on Thursday in a car bomb blast claimed by Islamic State, Iraqi Police officials said. ISIS-linked Amaq news agency said a parked car loaded with explosives in the al-Obeidi area had targeted a gathering of Shi’ite Muslims.[Read More…]
I am sad nothing is being done for me: Abducted priest Tom Uzhunnalil
In a video uploaded on social media sites, Indian priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was abducted from Yemen, was seen begging for life, a day after Christmas. Uzhunnalil was abducted from the port city of Aden, on March 4, by militant group ISIS. The priest appears very weak and at[Read More…]
Iraqi forces take back key town south of Mosul
In the quest to wrest back control over the city of Mosul, Iraqi forces retook a key southern town from the Islamic State group on Monday, reports AFP. The news agency reported that federal police, army and elite interior ministry forces established full control over Hamam al-Alil, the last town[Read More…]
Islamic State claims responsibility for Quetta terror attack
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on police academy in Quetta that killed more than 60 policemen and wounded more than 100 on Tuesday. “Militants came directly into our barrack. They just barged in and started firing point blank. We started screaming and running around in the barrack,”[Read More…]
London couple admits funding nephew working for IS
A married couple from London have admitted providing funding for their nephew who was fighting in Syria with militants from the Islamic State. Mohammed and Nazimabee Golamaully pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey court to transferring 219 pounds to Zafirr Golamaully, who had travelled from his home in Mauritius to[Read More…]
US issues travel advisories for its citizens travelling abroad
The US on Saturday has issued a worldwide caution for its citizens travelling abroad, including India, in view of the increased threat from terror groups such as Islamic state, Haqqani network, Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Taliban. “Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in multiple regions,” the state[Read More…]
And the most-bizarre statement of the week goes to Donald Trump… Again! Here’s why:
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stoked controversy once again by saying US President Barack Obama “founded” the Islamic State. During a rally in Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Trump said the terrorist organisation is “honouring Obama” as “he’s the founder of ISIS”. He repeated, “He founded ISIS,” as though we didn’t hear[Read More…]
Horror has struck again: President Hollande
The state of emergency has been extended for three more months in France following the fresh terror attack in Nice, which has killed 80 now. 18 people are in intensive care. A truck loaded with weapons and hand grenades was driven at high speeds through crowds celebrating Bastille Day. According[Read More…]
Bangladesh PM slams media for airing terror attack
The terrorist attack, claimed by the Islamic State, in the diplomatic region of Dhaka has ended. Six terrorists were killed and 18 hostages rescued. One terrorist has been captured. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina affirms the country’s fight against terror. “What kind of humans are these, who are killing other[Read More…]
NIA links Hyderabad IS module explosives with Paris attacks
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed that they have recovered a chemical called triacetone triperoxide (TATP) from the house of an Islamic State (IS) suspect, who was detained on Wednesday. An official said the TATP was the most preferred explosive of the IS and the chemical was also used[Read More…]
Istanbul airport attack: 41 dead, 147 injured
Three heavily armed terrorists opened fire in the international arrivals lounge at Istanbul Ataturk airport, leaving 41 dead and over 150 injured. Surveillance videos confirm they had suicide vests on; one blast brought down part of the ceiling under which taxis were waiting. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim released a[Read More…]