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'Mother of Satan' behind Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka

It was in a copper manufacturing facility owned by Inshaf in Wellampitiya where the suicide bombs and vests were made by using triacetone triperoxide (TATP), commonly known as the mother of Satan.

Apr 25, 2019

What is National Thowheeth Jama'ath? Another IS module behind Sri Lankan Easter Sunday attacks

Even though no one has claimed the dreaded attacks, Sri Lanka believes that this act of extreme violence was carried out by National Thowheeth Jama'ath.

Apr 22, 2019

Conspiracy theories relate the Notre-Dame fire to ISIS, YouTube adds 9/11 link

Several blogs and conspiracy theory-based websites have claimed that the fire at the Parisian landmark was set deliberately by some people or even terrorists – pointing out to the Islamic militant group behind the cathedral fire.

Apr 16, 2019

China blocks India's attempt to blacklist JeM's Masood Azhar at the UN

China prevented a United Nations Security Council committee on Wednesday from blacklisting the head of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), which said it attacked an Indian paramilitary convoy in disputed Kashmir.

Mar 14, 2019

Masood Azhar a global terrorist, states US ahead of crucial UNSC meeting

Three permanent and important members of the UNSC – the US, the UK and France – have called for the JeM chief to be categorised as a global terrorist.

Mar 13, 2019

Will UN designate Masood Azhar as global terrorist on March 13? China's backing uncertain

The proposal to ban the JeM was moved by the three members on February 27, and the chair of the UNSC sanctions committee has now said that Azhar will be designated as a global terrorist on March 13, if there is no objection by 3 pm

Mar 12, 2019

Pakistan writes to FATF, requests removal of India from review body

Last few months have witnessed Pakistan leaving no stone unturned to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

Mar 10, 2019

Pakistan to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk' category

These decisions were taken at a meeting of the general council on FATF led by Finance Secretary Arif Ahmed Khan as part of a series of meetings to comply with the watchdog's obligations.

Mar 9, 2019

US offers $1 million reward for information on Osama bin Laden's son

The reward will be paid for identification or location of Hamza bin Laden, also called as the 'crown prince of jihad', as a part of the rewards for justice program.

Mar 1, 2019

Trump calls Pulwama attack 'horrible,' US urges Pakistan to 'punish anyone responsible'

The suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama took place on February 14, in which over 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives and scores of others were injured. Since then, India has taken strategic and diplomatic measures to globally isolate the neighbour.

Feb 20, 2019

Pulwama terror attack: Major Ravi calls for multiple surgical strikes

'Honorable defense minister Nirmala Seetharaman should understand that the brave soldiers of Indian army are game for any game'

Feb 15, 2019

Mirwaiz Umer-led Hurriyat ridicules former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti had on Monday telephoned Mirwaiz Umer to express her condemnation at the attempted desecration of Jamia Masjid by some masked youths.

Jan 1, 2019

militant group 'Harkat ul Harb-e-Islam' outside the Patiala Court in New Delhi on December 27, 2018

New ISIS module 'Harkat ul Harb-e-Islam' busted; NIA raids 16 places in Delhi, UP

Uttar Pradesh Police said that one person was arrested from a madrassa (a college for Islamic instruction) in Amroha and four others were arrested from other locations.

Dec 26, 2018

Al-Qaeda may plot attacks on airports and airliners, developing tech to down jets

British security minister Ben Wallace said that Al-Qaeda is once again posing a growing threat to the world. He added that apart from plotting attacks at various airports, British intelligence has information that the group is also developing technologies to down jets.

Dec 24, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: 6 terrorists of Zakir Musa's militant group killed in Pulwama

The Kashmiri militant killed is from the Arampora village where the gun battle had taken place earlier in the day. Soliha, alias Rehaan Khan, is the deputy chief of Zakir Musa, and is believed to be among those killed.

Dec 22, 2018

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