Go home, Tillerson tells Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
The United States is concerned that Iran, a Shi'ite regional power, will take advantage of gains against IS in Iraq and Syria to expand the influence it gained after the U.S. invasion in 2003.
Mon Oct 23 2017
Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar
Tal Afar had become the next target of the U.S.-backed war on the jihadist group following the capture of Mosul, where it had declared its "caliphate" over parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Car bombs, suicide attack kill 35 in Iraq, hitting Ramadan crowd
Islamic State, the Sunni hardline group that controls parts of Iraq and Syria, claimed all three attacks in statements on its Amaq news agency.
Wed May 31 2017
Indonesia arrests 2 for sending fighters to Philippines
The arrests came amid fears that foreign terrorists are seeking to join groups in the Philippines as Daish is squeezed in Iraq and Syria.
Tue May 30 2017
More French girls lured by IS than boys: source
In France, more teenage girls than boys are drawn to joining Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, a high-ranking anti-terrorist official said.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Canada to end air strikes in Iraq, Syria this month
Canada announced Monday it will end air strikes targeting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria and bring home its six fighter jets on February 22.
Tue Feb 09 2016
Suicide bombers confirmed to be Malaysians
The two suicide bombers involved in militant attacks in Iraq and Syria recently were Malaysians.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Police waiting for official report on two alleged Malaysian suicide bombers
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said police were worried that there were parties using the identity of Malaysians to carry out the acts.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Najib appalled two Malaysians involved in suicide bombings in Iraq and Syria
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he is shocked and appalled to hear that two Malaysians were reported to have been involved in suicide bombings in Iraq and Syria
Mon Jan 11 2016
Alleged terrorist threat at Jalan Alor, three detained
Police have arrested three individuals following a so-called terrorist threat at a certain location in the federal capital.
Fri Sep 25 2015
There are 10 world heritage sites in Iraq and Syria. Nine are in danger
UNESCO lists 10 world heritage sites in Syria and Iraq. Of those 10, it says nine are currently in danger and not just because of Islamic State vandalism.
Wed Sep 02 2015
Singapore, Malaysia discuss cooperation, efforts to deal with ISIS
Singapore and Malaysia have discussed the need to cooperate and step up efforts to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Sun May 31 2015
Australia warns women IS no 'romantic adventure'
Australia Foreign Minister Julie Bishop warned Aussie women heading to Iraq and Syria that becoming 'jihadi brides' is not a "romantic adventure".
Thu Feb 26 2015
Spain breaks up online network recruiting young women for IS
Spain said it had broken up an online network accused of recruiting young women to join Islamic State militants fighting in Iraq and Syria.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Increasing number of Aussie women joining IS
Increasing numbers of young women are altering the profile of Australians joining the IS in Iraq and Syria, Attorney-General George Brandis said.
Sun Jan 25 2015