Dhaka cocktail attack on cops: ISIS claims responsibility

Apr 30, 2019, at 03:58 pm

Dhaka: Apr 30 (IBNS): Militant activity watchdog SITE Intelligence Group on Tuesday claimed that Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the cocktail attack on police in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Monday.

Dhaka: Crude bomb blast leaves three cops hurt in Gulistan

Apr 30, 2019, at 09:41 am

Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): A crude bomb blast in Bangladesh capital Dhaka's Gulistan area left two traffic constables and a community policeman injured, media reports said on Tuesday.

Dhaka: Two suspected terrorists killed in blast

Apr 30, 2019, at 09:00 am

Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): At least two suspected terrorists were killed in an explosion during a RAB conducted raid in a house located in Bangladesh capital Dhaka's  Mohammadpur area, media reports said on Tuesday.

Sri Lankan president appoints new defense secretary following Easter blasts

Apr 29, 2019, at 06:36 pm

Colombo, Apr 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday appointed a former army commander as the island's new defense secretary, the president's media division said.

15 insurgents killed, commander captured in E Afghanistan's Ghazni province

Apr 29, 2019, at 06:31 pm

Ghazni, Afghanistan, Apr 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Up to 15 militants have been killed and a group commander captured after the government forces targeted Taliban hideouts in Gilan and Muqar districts of eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province, an army statement released here said on Monday.

Afghanistan: 10 ISIS Khurasan terrorists killed or wounded as IED goes off prematurely

Apr 29, 2019, at 06:28 pm

Kabul, Apr 29 (IBNS): A premature explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device in eastern Kunar province in Afghanistan left at least ten ISIS Khurasan terrorists killed or wounded, media reports said.

Easter Sunday attacks aftermath: Sri Lankan government bans burqa

Apr 29, 2019, at 06:25 pm

Colombo, Apr 29 (IBNS): More than a week after Sri Lanka witnessed eight blasts by Islamist groups that left 253 people dead on an Easter Sunday, the Island Nation in order to ensure public safety on Monday banned burqa worn by Muslim women to cover their faces.

Sri Lanka blasts: Island nation bans burqa to ensure public safety

Apr 29, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Colombo, Apr 29 : More than a week after Sri Lanka witnessed eight blasts by Islamist groups that left 253 people dead on an Easter Sunday, the Island Nation in order to ensure public safety on Monday banned burqa worn by Muslim women to cover their faces.

Afghan president calls for durable peace in consultative Loya Jirga

Apr 29, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Kabul, Apr 29 (Xinhua) Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani stressed achieving viable peace in his militancy-battered country through dialogue in the much-awaited consultative Loya Jirga or traditional grand assembly of elders and chieftains inaugurated here on Monday.

Sri Lanka: Churches suspend Sunday mass because of security concerns

Apr 28, 2019, at 09:10 pm

Colombo, Apr 28 (UNI): Churches across Sri Lanka suspended Sunday mass as security concerns remained high a week after terrorist bombings in churches and hotels that killed more than 250 people.

Islamic State takes responsibility for attack in Kalmunai town during police raids

Apr 28, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Colombo, Apr 28 (IBNS): Terrorist group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the clash with Sri Lankan forces in Kalmunai town on Saturday.

Clash claims 11 lives including two civilians in N Afghanistan

Apr 28, 2019, at 05:07 pm

Maymana, Afghanistan, Apr 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Two civilians are among 11 persons who lost their lives in the fighting between security forces and the Taliban outfit in Qaisar district of the northern Faryab province of Afghanistan on Sunday, an army spokesman in the northern region Ghulam Hazrat Karimi said.

Pakistan: Blast in North Waziristan kills 3

Apr 28, 2019, at 04:35 pm

Islamabad, Apr 28 (IBNS): A blast close to a checkpost in North Waziristan area of Pakistan on Sunday left at least three Levies personnel killed, media reports said.

Lanka on security alert, President bans two national terror groups

Apr 28, 2019, at 10:51 am

Colombo, Apr 28 (UNI): Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has banned two national terror groups named National Thawheedh Jamaath (NTJ) and Jamathei Millathu Ibrahim.

Pakistan: Three security personnel killed in bomb blast in North Waziristan

Apr 28, 2019, at 10:16 am

Islamabad, Apr 28 (Xinhua): At least three security personnel were killed and two others injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's northwest district of North Waziristan, local media reported Saturday night.

Over 100 suspects arrested in Sri Lanka in wake of blasts

Apr 27, 2019, at 10:18 pm

Colombo, Apr 27 (Xinhua/UNI) Over 100 suspects have been arrested since last Sunday's explosions which targeted churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, killing over 250 people and injuring over 500, police said on Saturday.

Sri Lanka blasts: Two gunmen killed, 13 more bodies discovered

Apr 27, 2019, at 11:20 am

Colombo, Apr 27 (UNI/IBNS): Two gunmen and four suspected suicide bombers were killed when Sri Lankan forces engaged in a gun battle with suspected terrorists in Kalmunai city of Sri Lanka, the military confirmed on Saturday. 13  bodies, including of the two gunmen and of women and children, were recovered. 

Sri Lanka imposes curfew in eastern city effective immediately after three explosions

Apr 27, 2019, at 06:47 am

Moscow, Apr 27 (Sputnik/UNI) Sri Lanka has instated a curfew effective immediately in its eastern city of Kalmunai following three explosions in the area, local media reported, citing police.

Future of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh ‘hangs in the balance’ – UNHCR chief

Apr 27, 2019, at 06:37 am

New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): The critical needs of 1.2 million mostly Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh were top of the agenda for a fact-finding mission to the region by three senior United Nations officials, who called for continuing support on Friday for them from the international community.

Afghanistan: Taliban commander killed during operation of coalition forces in Zabul province

Apr 27, 2019, at 06:11 am

Kabul, Apr 27 (IBNS): A Taliban commander was killed during an operation conducted by Afghan and coalition forces in southern Zabul province of the country, media reports said on Saturday.

Around 130 ISIS linked suspects are in Sri Lanka: Maithripala Sirisena

Apr 26, 2019, at 05:15 pm

Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): At a time when the nation witnessed a massive terror attack on Easter Sunday, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday said country's intelligence services believed around 130 suspects linked to Islamic State (IS) group were in the country.

Sri Lanka: Suspected man arrested over ISIS links

Apr 26, 2019, at 04:20 pm

Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): Sri Lankan police have arrested a man from Dharga Town in Aluthgama area of the country for allegedly maintaining interactions with the Islamic State (IS) through social media platform of Facebook on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.

Easter Day terror attacks: Sri Lanka to stop visa-on-arrival for citizens of 39 nations

Apr 26, 2019, at 09:31 am

Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): At a time when the country is still recovering from the eight suicide blasts on Sunday, the Sri Lankan government has suspended its plans to grant visas on arrival to citizens of 39 countries.

Pakistan: Polio worker killed in Chaman

Apr 26, 2019, at 08:59 am

Karachi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Polio eradication teams were attacked by unknown men in Pakistan's  Sindh and Balochistan areas, media reports said on Friday.

Kabul: Suspected terrorist blown up while planting a bomb

Apr 26, 2019, at 08:45 am

Kabul, Apr 26 (IBNS): A suspected terrorist was killed of his own explosives as he tried to plant a bomb in a private university in Afghanistan capital Kabul city, media reports said on Friday.

Easter Day bombings: Police release pictures of suspects

Apr 26, 2019, at 08:35 am

Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): Sri Lankan police have released pictures of several suspects wanted in connection with the Easter Day bombings targeting multiple churches and hotels in the country.  

Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary resigns after suicide bomb attacks

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:51 pm

Colombo, Apr 25 (IBNS):  Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando on Thursday said that he has resigned taking responsibility for the series of suicide bomb attacks in the country's capital city last Sunday, media reports said.

UN rights chief 'strongly' condemns ‘shocking’ mass executions in Saudi Arabia

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:33 am

New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Despite repeated appeals by the United Nations human rights system, Saudi Arabia’s decision to go ahead with the beheading of 37 men, drew strong condemnation on Wednesday from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet.

Security shake-up in Sri Lanka as attack toll rises to 359, bodies of 5 Indians sent back

Apr 24, 2019, at 11:10 pm

Colombo, Apr 24 (UNI): As a special flight brought back to Karnataka the bodies of Indian victims killed in the Easter bombings in the island nation, President Maithripala Sirisena asked for the resignations of the defence secretary and national police chief.

Four more Chinese feared dead in Colombo bombings: Chinese ambassador

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Colombo, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Four more Chinese citizens were feared dead in the multiple bombing attacks in Sri Lanka, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan said here on Wednesday.