UN chief condemns Mogadishu attacks, reiterates support in fight against terrorism
Feb 25, 2018, at 03:02 pm
New York, Feb 25 (JEN): Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the 23 February attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia, which claimed the lives of many civilians and injured numerous others.
Bangladesh: Two JMB terrorists arrested from Dhaka
Feb 13, 2018, at 09:38 pm
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IBNS): Bangladesh security forces on Tuesday claimed they have arrested two militants of the banned Islamist outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from country's capital city Dhaka, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul ambulance blast kills 63
Jan 28, 2018, at 01:53 am
Kabul, Jan 27 (IBNS): A bomb hidden in an ambulance exploded in Afghanistan's capital Kabul city on Saturday, killing at least 63 people and injuring 150 others, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Gunmen storm office of Save the Children, 11 injured
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:15 pm
Kabul, Jan 24 (IBNS): At least 11 people were injured as gunmen stormed the office of Save the Children in Jalalabad area of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Pakistan should end dependence on US aid: Nawaz Sharif
Jan 04, 2018, at 03:18 am
Islamabad, Jan 3 (IBNS): Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi should take up a strategy that will stop the Islamic country’s dependence on US aid.
UN experts decry Saudi Arabia’s use of anti-terror laws against peaceful activists
Jan 03, 2018, at 12:44 pm
New York, Jan 3 (JEN): United Nations human rights experts deplored Saudi Arabia’s continued use of counter-terrorism and security-related laws against human rights defenders and urged the release of all those detained for peacefully exercising their rights.
Trump briefed by enemies of Pakistan: Imran Khan
Jan 02, 2018, at 11:06 pm
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): Slamming US President Donald Trump over his remark on Pakistan, PTI chief Imran Khan on Tuesday said the political leader was 'briefed by Pakistan’s enemies'.
We will respond to Trump's tweet: Pakistan
Jan 02, 2018, at 05:25 am
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IBNS): Soon after US President Donald Trump's strong message to Pakistan regarding funding, Islamabad on Monday said they will respond to the tweet by the former.
US got only "lies" from Pakistan for billions in aid: Donald Trump
Jan 02, 2018, at 12:36 am
Washington, Jan 1 (IBNS); US President Donald Trump on Monday gave a strong message to Pakistan when he said his nation 'foolishly' gave more than 33 billion dollars in aid for the past 15 years but the south Asian nation only provided safe heavens to terrorists.
RAB arrest four suspected terrorists from Rajshahi
Dec 27, 2017, at 02:14 am
Dhaka, Dec 26 (IBNS): Bangladesh security forces on Tuesday claimed they have arrested four members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Rajshahi’s Puthia upazila of the country.
Afghanistan government welcomes US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:36 pm
Kabul, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Afghanistan government has welcomed US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it affirmed the enduring U.S. – Afghanistan strategic partnership.
4 injured in Manhattan explosion, NY Mayor calls it an 'attempted terrorist attack'
Dec 12, 2017, at 02:25 am
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least four people were injured as an explosion hit New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday as city Mayor Bill de Blasio calling the incident as an 'attempted terrorist attack'.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion leaves four injured
Dec 02, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Kabul, Dec 2 (IBNS): At least four people were injured as an explosion hit Afghanistan's Kabul city on Saturday, media reports said.
11 terrorists killed in Peshawar's Agricultural Training Institute attack
Dec 01, 2017, at 10:06 pm
Peshawar, Dec 1 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed and 30 others were injured when terrorists stormed into Peshawar’s Agricultural Training Institute early on Friday morning, media reports said.
ISIS strike kills at least three Taliban militants
Nov 09, 2017, at 07:54 pm
Kabul, Nov 9 (IBNS): A clash between the ISIS and Taliban loyalists resulted in the death of at least three member of the latter's unit in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Suicide bomber arrested in Kabul
Oct 18, 2017, at 10:36 pm
Kabul, Oct 18 (IBNS): Afghanistan security forces have arrested a suicide bomber on a bicycle in capital Kabul city, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Wednesday.
Spain: Pakistan man arrested for spreading 'jihadi propaganda'
Sep 19, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Madrid, Sept 19 (IBNS): A Pakistani national has been arrested by Spanish security officials on suspicion of promoting terrorism and spreading Islamic jihadi propaganda on social media networks, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack on on checkpoint kills 6 cops
Sep 17, 2017, at 02:26 am
Kabul, Sept 16 (IBNS): Taliban insurgents have killed six policemen who were manning a check-post in Afghanistan's Badghis province, media reports said on Saturday.
Buckingham Palace suspect was brandishing sword: Police
Aug 27, 2017, at 02:30 am
London, Aug 26 (IBNS): The Metropolitan Police on Saturday said a man who was arrested outside the Buckingham Palace was brandishing a sword.
Afghanistan: 2 killed in mosque attack
Aug 26, 2017, at 01:24 am
Kabul, Aug 25 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as terrorists attacked a mosque in Afghanistan's capital Kabul city on Friday, media reports said.
1 suspected terrorist killed in Dhaka operation
Aug 16, 2017, at 02:15 am
Dhaka, Aug 15 (IBNS): Security forces in Bangladesh on Tuesday killed a suspected terrorist during an operation at a hotel in Dhaka's Panthapath area.
Afghanistan: Terrorist attack NATO convoy, foreign soldier's feared killed
Aug 02, 2017, at 11:42 pm
Kabul, Aug 2 (IBNS): Several foreign soldiers are feared to have been killed as a car-suicide bombing hit a NATO convoy in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province on Wednesday, media reports said.
Four arrested in major counter terrorism operation: Australian police says
Jul 30, 2017, at 01:24 am
Sydney, July 29 (IBNS): The New South Wales Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) said it has conducted multiple searches across Sydney on Saturday, resulting in the arrest of four men.
Dhaka Holey Artisan Bakery attack: 1 arrested
Jul 28, 2017, at 02:56 pm
Dhaka, July 28 (IBNS): Bangladesh police have claimed to arrest a “Neo JMB†leader who was involved in the Holey Artisan Bakery attack last year, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Militants kill two policemen
Jul 15, 2017, at 11:07 pm
Kabul, July 15 (IBNS): At least two policemen were killed in a Taliban attack in Zabul province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: US drone strike hits Watapur district, four Daesh terrorists killed
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Kabul, July 3 (IBNS): At least four Daesh terrorists were killed in a US drone strike in the Watapur district of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, media reports said.
Join peace process: Afghanistan President tells rebels
Jun 25, 2017, at 10:34 pm
Kabul, June 25 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday told insurgent groups to renounce violence.
ISIS claims responsibility for Iran Parliament, Khomeini shrine attacks
Jun 07, 2017, at 09:41 pm
Tehran, June 7 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Iran Parliament building and in the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini, media reports said.
Donald Trump cites his visit to Middle East as the reason behind Qatar's isolation
Jun 07, 2017, at 04:41 am
Washington, June 6 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his recent visit to the Middle East prompted the Gulf nations to isolate Qatar.
Over 130 Imams, religious leaders refuse to perform funeral prayer for London attackers
Jun 07, 2017, at 02:47 am
London, June 6 (IBNS): In a major development, over 130 imams from Britain have refused to offer Islamic burials to the three people involved in the London attacks last week.