![Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677499136_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs
Police here have fought Islamists for years but never have they been the focus of militants' operations as they are today.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![Pakistan says mosque bomber wore police uniform, breached security on motorbike Pakistan says mosque bomber wore police uniform, breached security on motorbike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675411250_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan says mosque bomber wore police uniform, breached security on motorbike
The bombing was the deadliest in a decade to hit Peshawar, a northwestern city that has suffered decades of Islamist militant violence.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673921234_BurkinaFaso.jpg)
Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso
Armed men seized the women as they were picking wild fruit outside the village of Liki and in another location in the same district.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Australia arrests woman for entering Islamic State area in Syria Australia arrests woman for entering Islamic State area in Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663495114_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia arrests woman for entering Islamic State area in Syria
Police allege Raad willingly travelled to Syria to join her husband, a member of the Islamist militant group, fully aware of his activities.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![India tightens security after militants threaten attacks over anti-Muslim remarks India tightens security after militants threaten attacks over anti-Muslim remarks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654742211_INDIA.jpg)
India tightens security after militants threaten attacks over anti-Muslim remarks
The letter warns of Islamist militant attacks to avenge derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad by an official of the BJP party.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Car crashes into gate of Merkel's office Car crashes into gate of Merkel's office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71606298614_BERLIN.jpg)
Car crashes into gate of Merkel's office
Europe is on high alert after suspected Islamist militants killed eight people in Paris, Nice and Vienna in recent weeks.
Wed Nov 25 2020
![Four stabbed in Paris attack, suspect arrested: Officials Four stabbed in Paris attack, suspect arrested: Officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81601033673_PARIS.jpg)
Four stabbed in Paris attack, suspect arrested: Officials
Two of the four wounded had life-threatening injuries.
Fri Sep 25 2020
![Spanish police track down, shoot dead Barcelona attacker Spanish police track down, shoot dead Barcelona attacker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51503367965_BarcaShooter.jpg)
Spanish police track down, shoot dead Barcelona attacker
Abouyaaqoub had been on the run since Thursday evening, after he drove at high speed into throngs of strollers along Barcelona's most famous avenue, Las Ramblas.
Tue Aug 22 2017
![Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona, says foils bomb plot Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona, says foils bomb plot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41503047910_950x600.jpg)
Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona, says foils bomb plot
Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terrorism operation on Friday after a suspected Islamist militant drove a van into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people.
Fri Aug 18 2017
![Saudi Arabia to open border, airports to Qatari pilgrims Saudi Arabia to open border, airports to Qatari pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502969767_GrandMosque.jpg)
Saudi Arabia to open border, airports to Qatari pilgrims
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut transport links with Qatar in June and imposed sanctions, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and Iran, which Doha denies.
Thu Aug 17 2017
![Indonesian policeman killed in knife attack by suspected militants Indonesian policeman killed in knife attack by suspected militants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468289827_Bodies.jpg)
Indonesian policeman killed in knife attack by suspected militants
An Indonesian police officer was stabbed and later died of his wounds in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in the city of Medan, a police spokesman said.
Sun Jun 25 2017
![Islamist militants strike heart of Tehran, Iran blames Saudis Islamist militants strike heart of Tehran, Iran blames Saudis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61496879256_TehranIran.jpg)
Islamist militants strike heart of Tehran, Iran blames Saudis
Suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum in Tehran on Wednesday.
Thu Jun 08 2017
![Filipino Muslims fleeing Islamic State-linked militants observe Ramadan in evacuation centres Filipino Muslims fleeing Islamic State-linked militants observe Ramadan in evacuation centres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71496422425_FilipinoMuslim.jpg)
Filipino Muslims fleeing Islamic State-linked militants observe Ramadan in evacuation centres
The conflict between the Maute Islamist militants and soldiers for control of the southern city of Marawi has displaced tens of thousands of Muslims.
Fri Jun 02 2017
![Christians caught up in Philippines' urban battle with Islamists Christians caught up in Philippines' urban battle with Islamists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51496022510_BishopEdwindelaP.jpg)
Christians caught up in Philippines' urban battle with Islamists
Mindanao has long been a hotbed of local insurgencies and separatist movements: but now, Islamist fighters from other countries have converged in Mindanao.
Mon May 29 2017
![Philippines turns to heavy firepower as hunt for rebel leader narrows Philippines turns to heavy firepower as hunt for rebel leader narrows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495724762_Marawi.jpg)
Philippines turns to heavy firepower as hunt for rebel leader narrows
Philippine armed forces helicopters fired guided rockets at Islamist militant positions on Saturday in an attempt to end a siege in the southern city of Marawi.
Sat May 27 2017