Two security members, IS militant killed in attacks in Iraq

Mar 31, 2019, at 09:21 am

Baghdad, Mar 31 (Xinhua/UNI) Two security members and an Islamic State (IS) militant were killed Saturday in two incidents in central and western Iraq, security sources said.

SDF declares victory over Islamic state in Syria

Mar 23, 2019, at 01:13 pm

Damascus, Mar 23 (UNI): US-backed fighters in Syria's east on Saturday declared their final victory over Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), ending a four-year battle against the group that once held territory spanning a third of Syria and Iraq.

One killed, six injured in bomb attack in central Iraq

Mar 11, 2019, at 09:39 am

Bagdad, Mar 11 (Xinhua/UNI) An explosive expert affiliated to the Iraqi paramilitary Hashd Shaabi forces was killed and six paramilitary members were wounded on Sunday in a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq's north central province of Salahudin, a security source said.

Six IS militants killed in operation in eastern Iraq

Mar 09, 2019, at 09:47 am

Baghdad, Mar 9 (Xinhua/UNI): A total of six Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and seven of their hideouts destroyed in a two-week operation by security forces to chase the extremist militants in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, a provincial official said on Friday.

3,500 surrender to US backed anti-IS Kurdish forces in eastern Syria: TV report

Mar 06, 2019, at 04:40 pm

Damascus, Mar 6 (Xinhua) As many as 3,500 people, including Islamic State (IS) militants, have surrendered to the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) over the past two days in eastern Syria, pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported Wednesday.

Iraq: Four IS terrorists killed during airstrike

Feb 17, 2019, at 09:22 am

Baghdad, Feb 17 (IBNS): During an airstrike in Iraqi province of Diyala on Saturday, at least four Islamic State terrorists were killed, media reports said.

OIC Secretary General condemns Libya attack

Dec 26, 2018, at 04:01 pm

Tripoli, Dec 26 (IBNS): The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack perpetrated on Tuesday, against the Libyan Foreign Ministry in Tripoli, resulting in a number of fatalities and injuries among innocent people.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks with Iraqi PM on defeating IS

Dec 22, 2018, at 08:29 am

Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke on Friday with Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi and discussed the issue of U.S.-Iraq partnership to defeat terrorist group Islamic State (IS), officials said.

Islamic State leader killed in Afghanistan

Nov 25, 2018, at 04:33 pm

Kabul, Nov 25 (IBNS): The Afghanistan military said a spokesperson of the terrorist group ISIS has been killed during an operation in the Haska Mena district of eastern Nangarhar province of the country, media reports said on Sunday.

Afghanistan: Security officials arrest 26 IS terrorists

Sep 19, 2018, at 09:31 am

Kabul, Sept 19 (IBNS):  The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS) have said they have arrested 26 Islamic State terrorists from Kabul city, media reports said on Wednesday.

Airstrike in Afghanistan kills five Islamic State terrorists

Aug 24, 2018, at 03:17 pm

Kabul, Aug 24 (IBNS): An airstrike conducted by foreign forces in eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan left five Islamic State terrorists killed, media reports said.

Islamic State claims fatal attack on foreign cyclists in Tajikistan

Jul 31, 2018, at 11:13 am

Dushanbe, July 31 (IBNS): The Islamic State has claimed Sunday's fatal attack on four foreign cyclists in Tajikistan, reports said.

Afghanistan: Islamic State terrorists behead three school attendants

Jul 01, 2018, at 08:12 pm

Kabul, July 1 (IBNS): Islamic State terrorists beheaded at least three people who were working as attendants for a local school in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

Afghanistan: Nangarhar airstrikes kill five IS terrorists

Jun 30, 2018, at 07:50 pm

Kabul, June 30 (IBNS): At least five Islamic State terrorists were killed in air strikes in Deh Bala district of Nangarhar province in Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday.

England: London teen becomes Britain's youngest convicted female IS terrorist

Jun 05, 2018, at 05:13 pm

London, June 5 (IBNS): A teenager has become the youngest convicted female Islamic State (IS) terrorist in Britain after a court in the country found her guilty of plotting a terror attack on British Museum in capital city London.

IS claims responsibility for suicide attack in Kabul

Jun 05, 2018, at 03:34 pm

Kabul, June 5 (IBNS): Terrorist group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.

Syrian terrorists relocating to Afghanistan, says Russian Defence Minister

May 23, 2018, at 08:54 pm

Moscow/Kabul, May 23 (IBNS): Sounding alert, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has reportedly said that militants from Syria are relocating to Afghanistan.

MI5 head warns Europe against underestimating the Islamic State

May 14, 2018, at 06:18 pm

London, May 14 (IBNS): Andrew Parker, the head of British intelligence agency MI5, has warned Europe against taking the Islamic State lightly.

Security forces kill Islamic State commander in Afghanistan

Apr 25, 2018, at 12:02 am

Kabul, Apr 24 (IBNS): Security forces have killed a key Islamic State commander during a clearing operation in Chapa Dara district of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.

Kabul suicide attack: Death toll rises to 60

Apr 24, 2018, at 08:58 pm

Kabul, Apr 24 (IBNS): At least 60 people have died in a suicide attack which rocked Afghanistan's capital city on Sunday, officials said.

Afghanistan: Two Islamic State terrorists killed

Apr 06, 2018, at 03:07 pm

Kabul, Apr 6 (IBNS): During raid in Chapahar district of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, security forces have killed two Islamic State terrorists, media reports said on Friday.

US might withdraw from Syria soon: Trump

Mar 30, 2018, at 03:23 pm

Washington, Mar 30 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said his nation might withdraw from war-torn Syria 'soon'.

Pakistani IS fighters killed in Afghan airstrike

Mar 26, 2018, at 04:50 pm

Kabul, Mar 26 (IBNS): At least 14 Islamic State militants, including three Pakistani insurgents, have been killed in airstrikes conducted by the Afghan Air Force on Sunday, local Tolo News reported.

France: One person killed as gunman attacks Trèbes supermarket

Mar 24, 2018, at 12:32 am

Paris, Mar 23 (IBNS): One person was killed by a gunman during a hostage-taking situation at a supermarket in southern French town of Trèbes, media reports said.

Gunman takes one person as hostage in French supermarket

Mar 23, 2018, at 11:11 pm

Paris, Mar 23 (IBNS): A gunman has taken a person as hostage at a supermarket in French commune of Trèbes.

Pakistan, Russia express 'grave concern' over growing IS threat

Mar 22, 2018, at 08:43 pm

Islamabad, Mar 22 (IBNS): Pakistan and Russia have expressed 'grave concern' over the growing threat of Islamic States terrorists in the region.

Airstrikes in Afghanistan kill seven IS militants

Mar 17, 2018, at 12:05 am

Kabul, Mar 16 (IBNS): At least seven Islamic State militants have been killed during airstrikes conducted by Afghan air force in Afghanistan's Achin district, media reports said on Friday.

Afghanistan: Two key ISIS members arrested

Mar 05, 2018, at 03:18 pm

Kabul, Mar 4 (IBNS): Two Islamic State militants, who were suspected to be involved in planning attacks on Imam Zaman mosque and some other areas of Afghanistan capital Kabul city, have been arrested, media reports said on Sunday.

Uzbek nationals among 14 ISIS militants killed in Jawzjan airstrikes

Feb 08, 2018, at 07:18 pm

Afghanistan, Feb 8 (IBNS): At least 14 militants affiliated with the Islamic State terror group were killed in the latest airstrikes conducted northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan.

Save the Children attack: Death toll rises to six

Jan 25, 2018, at 05:26 pm

Kabul, Jan 25 (IBNS): At least six people have been killed in the Save the Children NGO attack in Jalalabad city in Afghanistan, reports said.