Johnlee Varghese

Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Johnlee is a Senior Correspondent for IBT India. He currently writes on politics and global affairs,with special focus on Middle East.

Email : j.varghese@ibtimes.co.in Twitter: @Johnleeabraham

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Isis Militants Kill Syrian Fighter Using Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher

The youth killed by Isis belonged to Sunni tribe al-Shaitat that has been opposing the militant outfit since July 2014.

May 21, 2015

Osama Bin Laden worried about climate change

Osama bin Laden Letters: Al-Qaeda Leader Worried About Climate Change, Food Security and Muslim Poor

The declassified letter is believed to have been written by Osama Bin Laden in 2010 following the destructive floods in Pakistan.

May 21, 2015

ISIS showing the destruction in ISIS-held areas of Salahuddin province following a U.S.lead coalition bombing.

131 Civilians Among Over 2400 Killed in Airstrikes in Syria in 8 Months, Claims Report

A UK-based monitoring group claimed that on 5 May, the US airstrike killed 62 civilians, including 31 children near Kobani.

May 21, 2015

Brazilian Journalist Evany Jose Metzker, Known for Writing on Child Prostitution, Found Beheaded

The Brazilian journalists union has now demanded a "rigorous investigation".

May 21, 2015

German experts claim that the images released by North Korea of the country successfully testing a submarine launched missile is found to have been photoshopped.

North Korea Photoshopped Images of Submarine Missile Launch: Experts

A US military official notes that the country is still "years away" from developing such a technology

May 20, 2015

Italian police have arrested a Moroccan man on suspicion he was involved in the 18 March attack on Tunisia's Bardo museum that left 21 people dead

Suspected Tunisia Museum Attacker Touil Abdel Majeed Arrived in Italy by Migrant Boat

The 22-year old Moroccan travelled along with 90 migrants.

May 20, 2015

Members of the Kurdish Red Crescent helping a Yazidi woman

Isis Bans Yazidi Sex Slaves from Wearing Headscarf to Prevent Suicide

A UN special envoy noted that Isis was forcing the kidnapped women to perform "extreme sexual acts".

May 20, 2015

Who is Mutlu Kaya? The 19-Year-Old Turkish Singing Talent Shot by Radical Islamists for Appearing on TV

Three persons, including Kaya's former boyfriend, have been detained by the police.

May 20, 2015

5 Killed in Suicide Attack near Diplomatic District in Central Kabul: Reports

The location of the bomb blast is close to Serena Hotel in central Kabul, frequented by expatriates.

May 19, 2015

Germany: Police Officer Forced Muslim Man to Eat Rotten Pork, Shared Video on Whatsapp

One German police officer has been placed under suspension.

May 19, 2015

A woman carries her baby past a destroyed church belfry in Tubigon, Bohol on Oct. 16, a day after an earthquake hit central Philippines.

Philippines Braces for 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Metro Manila

The country has introduced the new Valley Fault System Atlas, a tool that will ensure Metro Manila is prepared for the "big one".

May 19, 2015

US dropped leaflets inside Raqqa threatening Isis

US-Coalition Jets Drop Leaflets in Syria, Tell Isis 'Your End is Approaching'

The leaflets were designed by the military personnel from US army's psychological operations wing.

May 19, 2015

A video grab shows Isis supporters in Mosul celebrating the fall of Ramadi.

Mosul: Isis Fighters Open Gunfire Celebrating Ramadi Victory, Injure Civilians

Hundreds of Mosul residents came out to the streets to celebrate the "Great, Ramadi Victory."

May 19, 2015

Hundreds of migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh are stranded in the sea after Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia denied them entry.

Don't Rescue Rohingya Muslim Migrants Even if They are Drowning, Indonesia Tells its Fishermen

The army has told the fishermen that bringing migrants on land would be illegal.

May 18, 2015

Isis militants after taking over the Iraqi city of Ramadi have massacred many soldiers. The Iraqi security forces abandoned their posts, leaving behind dozens of US humvees.

Isis Militants Carry out Massacre in Ramadi as Iraqi Forces Retreat

At least 500 people, including civilians, are feared to have been killed by the Isis in the last few days, a spokesman said.

May 18, 2015

Isis wants to establish its caliphate in Europe

To Rome with Love: Isis Announces Caliphate Plans for Italy by Posting Chilling Images on Social Media

Intelligence reports say Isis fighters are clandestinely travelling to Europe, posing as boat migrants.

May 18, 2015

The head of Indonesia's Armed Forces General Moeldoko (right) congratulates the country's new National Police Chief Badrodin Haiti, last month. Moeldoko recently defended the Indonesian military's use of virginity tests for female recruits.

Indonesia: Virginity Test a Must to Keep 'Immoral Women' Away from Armed Forces

'So what's the problem? It's a good thing, so why criticise it?'

May 18, 2015

El Nino effect: Farmers in Philippines have taken to eating rats due to acute food shortage brought on by crop loss.

El Nino Effect: Philippine Farmers Forced to Eat Rats

Weather experts have long been predicting the return of El Nino and now have finally announced this month that it has arrived.

May 17, 2015

US Probes Slain Isis Leader Abu Sayyaf's Widow Umm over Kayla Mueller, Other Hostages

American aid worker Kayla Mueller was captured by Isis in August 2013.

May 17, 2015

Isis Vows to 'Take Obama' to Avenge Abu Sayyaf's Killing

Abu Sayyaf, dubbed as the Islamic State's "emir of oil and gas", was killed by Delta Force commandos in Syria on Saturday.

May 17, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Isis Militants Kill Syrian Fighter Using Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher

Osama bin Laden Letters: Al-Qaeda Leader Worried About Climate Change, Food Security and Muslim Poor

131 Civilians Among Over 2400 Killed in Airstrikes in Syria in 8 Months, Claims Report

Brazilian Journalist Evany Jose Metzker, Known for Writing on Child Prostitution, Found Beheaded

North Korea Photoshopped Images of Submarine Missile Launch: Experts

Suspected Tunisia Museum Attacker Touil Abdel Majeed Arrived in Italy by Migrant Boat

Isis Bans Yazidi Sex Slaves from Wearing Headscarf to Prevent Suicide

Who is Mutlu Kaya? The 19-Year-Old Turkish Singing Talent Shot by Radical Islamists for Appearing on TV

5 Killed in Suicide Attack near Diplomatic District in Central Kabul: Reports

Germany: Police Officer Forced Muslim Man to Eat Rotten Pork, Shared Video on Whatsapp

Philippines Braces for 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Metro Manila

US-Coalition Jets Drop Leaflets in Syria, Tell Isis 'Your End is Approaching'

Mosul: Isis Fighters Open Gunfire Celebrating Ramadi Victory, Injure Civilians

Don't Rescue Rohingya Muslim Migrants Even if They are Drowning, Indonesia Tells its Fishermen

Isis Militants Carry out Massacre in Ramadi as Iraqi Forces Retreat

To Rome with Love: Isis Announces Caliphate Plans for Italy by Posting Chilling Images on Social Media

Indonesia: Virginity Test a Must to Keep 'Immoral Women' Away from Armed Forces

El Nino Effect: Philippine Farmers Forced to Eat Rats

US Probes Slain Isis Leader Abu Sayyaf's Widow Umm over Kayla Mueller, Other Hostages

Isis Vows to 'Take Obama' to Avenge Abu Sayyaf's Killing

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'