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Sisi/Trump bromance on the agenda as leaders prepare for Washington meeting
The Obama administration had a strained relationship with Egypt, but things look warmer under Donald Trump.
Jordan Bhatt Apr 03, 2017
Hero dog dies tackling female suicide bomber who targeted Nigeria wedding
Bomber tried to detonate explosive in Borno state, epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency.
Ludovica Iaccino Apr 03, 2017
Theresa May: British military trainers to be sent to Jordan to help defeat Isis
The PM will discuss terrorism, trade and the Syrian refugee crisis during a 3-day visit to the Middle East.
Romil Patel Apr 03, 2017
India and Malaysia to jointly fight Isis says Najib Razak
Indian and Malaysian PMs agree to boost counter-terrorism efforts and maritime security.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 02, 2017
South Sudan aid worker murders: The five most dangerous countries for NGOs
Aid agency staff have been raped, kidnapped and murdered while working in war-torn states.
Ludovica Iaccino Apr 01, 2017
Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey
Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said.
Ananya Roy Apr 01, 2017
Big Brother surveillance on the Silk Road for China's ethnic minority Uighur Muslims
China has banned "abnormal" beards and the wearing of veils in public places as it imposes a "great wall of iron" in its far western Xinjiang region.
David Sim Mar 31, 2017
US-led coalition launches probe into civilian deaths as it finds proof of new 'sinister' Isis tactics
The coalition found video evidence of Isis smuggling civilians into warzone to take advantage of civilian death outcry.
Ananya Roy Mar 31, 2017
US shifts focus on Syria and is no longer prioritising removing Assad from office
New policy represents marked departure from Obama administration's stance on the conflict.
Rachel Middleton Mar 31, 2017
Seven terror suspects including jailed hate preacher Anjem Choudary added to 'global terrorist' list
US State Department imposes sanctions on foreign nationals deemed to be engaged in terror.
William Watkinson Mar 31, 2017
US-led coalition suffers 5,000 casualties in battle for Mosul
Head of US Central Control admits that 774 Iraqi troops have lost lives in offensive to date.
William Watkinson Mar 30, 2017
US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan
The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends.
Ananya Roy Mar 30, 2017
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.
Ananya Roy Mar 30, 2017
Malaysia: Court sends strong message to Isis supporters by handing 25-year jail terms to terrorists
The two had launched a grenade attack at a nightclub in Puchong that injured 8 people in 2016.
Rachel Middleton Mar 29, 2017
Nigerian government claims once again Boko Haram has been defeated
Ministry of Information believes it is just a matter of time until leader Abubakar Shekau is captured.
Ludovica Iaccino Mar 29, 2017
Hundreds of civilians killed during air strikes on Mosul after being told not to leave their homes
The US-led coalition fighting Isis has announced that it is investigating the incident.
Callum Paton Mar 28, 2017
Sunnis being targeted deliberately in west Mosul, claims commander of Nineveh Guards
Atheel al-Nujaifi said that Iraqi government forces are using changed tactics against Isis in west Mosul.
Ananya Roy Mar 28, 2017
Isis 'on the retreat and broke' in Iraq as the battle to retake Mosul rages
Former Iraqi finance minister Hoshyar Zebari said the group once made $3m to $5m – but that is no longer.
Romil Patel Mar 28, 2017
Mother of Westminster attacker Khalid Masood 'shocked, saddened and numbed'
Janet Ajao said she 'shed many tears for the people caught up in this horrendous incident'
Tom Porter Mar 27, 2017
US-backed assault near Isis-held Tabqa Dam halted to avoid 'catastrophic' flooding
UN has warned that flooding from the dam could be "potentially catastrophic" for those areas downstream.
Callum Paton Mar 27, 2017
New Boko Haram faction raids Nigerian village but promises not to harm civilians
Militants loyal to Abu Musab al-Barnawi target Sabon Garin Kimba village to steal food and medical supplies.
Ludovica Iaccino Mar 27, 2017
At least 16 people killed in Isis rocket attacks on busy market in east Mosul
Isis militants had launched two Katyusha rockets on the Prophet Younis market in eastern Mosul.
Ananya Roy Mar 27, 2017
Mosul: We are witnessing the defeat of Isis, coalition claims
Terror group 'unable to deny Iraqi security forces their objectives'.
Romil Patel Mar 27, 2017
Amber Rudd calls in tech giants for 'more than a ticking off' over 'inadequate' terror response
'I'm calling time on terrorists using social media as their platform,' the UK home secretary said.
James Tennent Mar 27, 2017
Moderate Muslims have a role to play in combatting the West's anti-Islam stance
Let's take good news and positive outcomes from abhorrent events whenever we can.
Iqbal Wahhab Mar 26, 2017
Westminster attacker Khalid Masood acted alone, Metropolitan police say
Deputy assistant commissioner said they were trying to find out if others were involved.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam Mar 26, 2017
Suspected suicide bomber detonates explosive near Bangladesh airport as Isis claims attack
Police did not confirm the group's claims and said the incident caused no damage to anyone except the bomber.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Mar 25, 2017
Isis claims responsibility for attack on Russian military base in Chechnya
Russian President Vladimir Putin termed the attack 'gruesome' and called for global efforts to fight terrorism.
Ananya Roy Mar 25, 2017
9 Isis suspects arrested for plotting attacks in Malaysia say police
All the suspects were detained between 9 and 15 March from across the country.
Divya Kishore Mar 24, 2017
London terror attack: Singapore PM says city-state too could be targeted
'It has happened elsewhere, nobody can say it will never happen in Singapore,' said Lee Hsien Loong.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 24, 2017
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