Latest in Tag: Islamic state Highlight
Latest in Tag: Islamic state
Egypt among 23 countries to attend Rome meeting to coordinate fight against IS
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed developments in Libya with his US counterpart
âSinai Provinceâ denounces Brotherhoodâs âpeaceful methodsâ of applying Islamic Sharia
Recent video by the group shows a militant calling upon Egyptians to âtake up armsâ
IS claims responsibility for Giza building explosion
The explosion left nine dead and 15 injured including policemen
Terrorism 2.0: How IS developed new techniques to achieve its goals
Political and security analyst Alessandro Di Maio analyses the difference between Al- Qaeda and âIslamic Stateâ in terms of aims, funding source and use of media
Turkey releases 12 Egyptians charged with joining IS
Egyptians were detained together with a group of Russians and Turks
3 Russians arrested in wake of Istanbul attacks
Attack is expected to ânegatively impact on inbound flow to Turkey on short-to-medium termâ, says report
23 arrested in Turkey for alleged connection to IS
Turkish authorities identified nationalities of 15 detainees, a group consisting of Egyptians and Russians, who were arrested in Adana, Turkey
IS militants set cleaning company ablaze in Al-Arish
Company estimates EGP 22m in initial losses
IS loses 30% of territorial holdings: US-led coalition
The militant group lost significant battles in Syria and Iraq in 2015
Time for Saudi Arabia and Iran to ‘act responsibly,’ says Steinmeier
Germany’s foreign minister told “Bild” newspaper that both countries must focus on solving military conflicts in the region. Tensions are worsening between Tehran and Riyadh over the execution of a prominent cleric.
Iraqi army repels attack by IS forces in Ramadi days after retaking city
The Iraqi troops recaptured the Iraqi city last week, after it had been held by IS forces for the past 18 months.
Twin attacks on Syrian Kurdish city kill at least 16
The “Islamic State” has claimed responsibility for the attacks, targeting the Kurdish strongold of Qashmili in Syria’s northeast. At least 16 people were killed and around 30 more injured.
Nangarhar: Gateway to Afghanistan for ‘Islamic State’
Insurgents loyal to “IS” are marking their presence in eastern Afghanistan amid increased Taliban infighting. The terror group’s attempt to win support from locals and Taliban defectors has also met brutal resistance.
Air raids by US coalition kill 10 IS leaders, Coalition spokesperson
One of the killed leaders, Abd El Kader Hakim, was facilitating attacks abroad, says US led collation spokesperson
Turkey detains two ‘Islamic State’ militants planning New Year attacks in Ankara
The two men were thought to have been preparing an attack on Kizilay square, where people usually gather for New Year celebrations. Police have seized suicide vests in the raids.
2016 will mark year of victory against IS: Iraqi PM
Efforts will be directed towards liberating Mosul, which IS conquered last June
Escaped Yazidi hostage calls upon Al-Sisi and universities to confront IS
Nadia Murad gave speeches at Cairo and Ain Shams Universities, describing life under âIslamic Stateâ to students
Iraq announces recapture of government complex from IS in Ramadi
Victory in the Sunni-majority Ramadi will strip IS of one of its key locations along its supply line
Pentagon: US carried out Christmas Day airstrikes on ‘Islamic State’
Washington has said it carried out a string of airstrikes in Syria and Iraq over the holiday. The move comes as the US and its international allies ramp up the fight against the “Islamic State.”
Syrian Kurds take strategic dam from ‘Islamic State’
An alliance of US-backed Syrian Kurdish and Arab rebels has taken a key dam on the Euphrates River from the so-called “Islamic State.” The alliance has pushed back “IS” from large swaths of territory.
Iraqi forces continue fight against ‘Islamic State’ in Ramadi
Iraqi forces have continued their drive into the heart of Ramadi, the ‘Islamic State’-held city west of Baghdad. Some reports suggest they’re close to retaking the city.
Iraqi forces to retake control of Ramadi ‘within days’
Iraqi forces are on the verge of retaking western Ramadi as they battle the last jihadists holed up in the center of the city. Coalition air forces have continued to bomb ‘Islamic State’ targets.
Iraqi troops storm Ramadi to expel âIslamic Stateâ
Our troops are moving forward to the city centre, fighting is now ongoing backed by our air force, says Iraqi counterterrorism unit spokesperson
Bosnian police arrest 11 people linked to ‘Islamic State’
Police in Sarajevo have arrested several people suspected of “financing terrorist activities” for the “Islamic State.” Prosecutors said evidence linking the suspects to the militant group was uncovered during the raids. More than 100 Bosnian police officers on Tuesday participated in raids across the Sarajevo metropolitan area in a crackdown on elements of the “Islamic …
Report: ‘Islamic State’ loses 14 percent of territory
The “Islamic State” has lost 14 percent of the territory it held at the start of the year, suggesting the group may have overstretched. The Syrian Kurds have increased territory under their control by 186 percent.
Amid tension, Turkey agrees to pull more troops out of Iraq
Ankara has said it is to continue pulling its military forces out of Iraq after an appeal from President Obama. Turkish troops have allegedly been taking on fighters with the so-called ‘Islamic State’ (IS) near Mosul. Following an appeal from the White House, Turkey agreed on Saturday to pull more of its soldiers out of …
Why trying to defeat the ‘Islamic State’ online misses the point
The ‘Islamic State’ is widely considered to be winning the social media war of ideas against Western efforts to counter the extremistsâ propaganda online. Experts have just one problem with this thesis – itâs wrong. When it was revealed earlier this month that the “Islamic State” has a new smartphone app the news fit perfectly …
Putin calls on Kerry to find âcommon groundâ on Syria
Moscow insists that extremist groups cannot be included in future negotiations
US files terror-funding charges against Egyptian-born man
Mohamed El-Shinawy claims he was attempting to defraud “Islamic State”, not support them
Egyptian-US collaboration to combat ISâs financial system
They will discuss ways to limit the militant groupâs funding sources