Islam World
US-led coalition airstrike level an ISIS bomb factory near the terror group’s most important Iraqi stronghold
October 9, 2016
US-led coalition airstrike level an ISIS bomb factory near the terror group’s most important Iraqi stronghold
US-led coalition airstrikes continued to hit ISIS positions in northern Iraq, as ground forces move closer to the terror group’s main Iraqi stronghold in Mosul, the largest city the group still controls in the country. US-led coalition airstrikes…
Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials
October 9, 2016
Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials
Saudi-led warplanes struck mourning rituals at a community hall in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the country’s Houthi-run administration said on Saturday, but the coalition denied any role in the attack. Saudi-led warplanes struck mourning rituals at a community…
Syrian Army fends off terrorist raid on southeast Hama
October 5, 2016
Syrian Army fends off terrorist raid on southeast Hama
The Syrian Army, backed by National Defense Forces (NDF), thwarted an overnight offensive launched by Ahrar al-Sham and JabhatFateh Al-Sham (formerly Al-Nusra Front) on Al-Sathiyat (Tall al-Muzayriah), located some 4 km to the southwest of As-Salamiyah city. The…
Pakistan attack: Gunmen open fire at moving bus, kill four Shiite Muslim women
October 5, 2016
Pakistan attack: Gunmen open fire at moving bus, kill four Shiite Muslim women
Gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire on a moving bus in Pakistan and killed four women from the Shiite Muslim minority in an apparent sectarian attack, officials said Tuesday. Gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire on a moving…
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
October 4, 2016
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local police say. Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local…
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
October 3, 2016
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN…
Syrian army cuts terrorist supply route to key town in west Ghouta
October 3, 2016
Syrian army cuts terrorist supply route to key town in west Ghouta
The Syrian Arab Army has made remarkable progress in the West Ghouta region of rural Damascus today, capturing several farms en route to the key town of Khan Al-Sheih. The Syrian Arab Army has made remarkable progress in…
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
October 3, 2016
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
In the month of Muharram, banners with prophetic traditions, in general and Husseini narrations, in particular, are on high demand. In the month of Muharram, banners with prophetic traditions, in general and Husseini narrations, in particular, are on high…
Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
October 2, 2016
Police chalk out foolproof security plan for Muharram in Pakistan
Police, as part of its security plan for the upcoming month of Muharram, would depute more than 10,000 officers on sensitive points to avoid any untoward incident across the provincial capital Lahore. Police, as part of its security…
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
October 2, 2016
Controversial Kuwaiti lawmaker acquitted in latest insult case
Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia. Kuwaiti courts acquitted Shia lawmaker Abdul Hamid Dashti in a new case filed against him for insulting Saudi Arabia.…