Islamic State confirms death of its leader, names replacement
Islamic State, a shadow of the organisation that once ruled a third of Iraq and Syria, gave no details about the new leader.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing, death toll rises to 45
The attack was the deadliest to target a political rally since an election campaign in 2018.
Bollywood film on IS recruits sparks debate in India
Critics say the film incites negative sentiments against the country's minority Muslim population.
US denies role in Taliban killing of IS plotter
US officials reported the killing late Tuesday, saying the plotter was from Islamic State-Khorasan, the Afghan arm of the jihadist group.
Up to 500 IS fighters still active in Iraq, military says
Iraqi General Qais al-Mohamadawi stresses that IS – now based in remote desert and mountain hideouts – has 'lost its ability to attract new recruits'.
Taliban governor of Afghan province killed in suicide attack
The killing of Mohammad Dawood Muzammil marks one of the highest-level attacks since the Taliban stormed back to power in 2021.
Cops monitoring social media activities of IS-linked group
Top cop Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani says monitoring has been stepped up to ensure an adequate level of security.
'IS bride' loses appeal over UK citizenship removal
Shamima Begum was stripped of her British citizenship on national security grounds in 2019.
At least 20 escape Syria prison holding IS inmates after quake
The military police prison in the town of Rajo near the Turkish border was said to hold about 2,000 inmates, with about 1,300 of them suspected to be IS fighters.
Singapore detains student for planning attacks on city
Authorities say his plans included recruiting a suicide car bomber to attack a military camp as well as bombing a grave site.
Former 'IS bride' set to face Australian court
Mariam Raad has been charged with travelling to parts of Syria that were controlled by IS – a crime under Australian law – and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Islamic State group announces death of leader
An IS spokesman says Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi has been named as the group's new leader.
