![Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41504233635_IraqiArmy.jpg)
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
![Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30 Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51503711373_Afghansecurityforc.jpg)
Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30
Islamic State, which has launched several attacks against minority Shi'ite targets in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility, the jihadist group's news agency said.
Sat Aug 26 2017
![Ohio government websites hacked with pro-Daish messages Ohio government websites hacked with pro-Daish messages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491177264_ISFlag.jpg)
Ohio government websites hacked with pro-Daish messages
The hacks come as Muslims around the world mark the end of the Ramadan, a month of fasting, and celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Mon Jun 26 2017
![Ten soldiers killed in Yemen suicide bombing Ten soldiers killed in Yemen suicide bombing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81472470828_AdenExplosion.jpg)
Ten soldiers killed in Yemen suicide bombing
Ten soldiers were killed on Sunday in a suicide bombing in a part of southern Yemen where jihadist groups are active, a security official said.
Sun Sep 11 2016
![Suicide bomber kills at least, more than a dozen in north Baghdad Suicide bomber kills at least, more than a dozen in north Baghdad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81469356698_IraqbaghdadTahri.jpg)
Suicide bomber kills at least, more than a dozen in north Baghdad
A suicide bomber struck near a checkpoint in a Shiite area of northern Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 12 people.
Sun Jul 24 2016
![IS-claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 75: officials IS-claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 75: officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61467533890_IraqConflict.jpg)
IS-claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 75: officials
The jihadist group said the bombing targeted members of Iraq's Shiite Muslim majority, whom it considers heretics and frequently attacks in Baghdad and elsewhere.
Sun Jul 03 2016
![Iraq says its forces preparing for Fallujah battle Iraq says its forces preparing for Fallujah battle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41463935342_Iraqisecurityforce.jpg)
Iraq says its forces preparing for Fallujah battle
Iraqi forces are heading to Fallujah to launch a long-awaited operation to retake the city from the Islamic State jihadist group.
Sun May 22 2016
![Australia stop five from 'taking boat to Indonesia to join jihad' Australia stop five from 'taking boat to Indonesia to join jihad'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41449158688_AustralianFlag.jpg)
Australia stop five from 'taking boat to Indonesia to join jihad'
Five men with cancelled passports were Wednesday accused of planning to sail to Indonesia from Australia en route to join jihadist groups in Syria.
Wed May 11 2016
![Anonymous hacking network declares war on IS Anonymous hacking network declares war on IS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81439722835_AnonymousMalaysia.jpg)
Anonymous hacking network declares war on IS
The Anonymous hacking network declared war on the IS in a Youtube video Monday, sparking a combative response from the jihadist group's affiliates, a security expert said.
Tue Nov 17 2015
![IS executes four Iraqis from Tikrit: video IS executes four Iraqis from Tikrit: video](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/71425307068_295x200.jpg)
IS executes four Iraqis from Tikrit: video
The Islamic State jihadist group released a video on Monday in which four Sunni tribesmen from the Tikrit region are executed for allegedly collaborating with the government.
Mon Mar 02 2015
![Spain holds four accused of recruiting women Islamist militants Spain holds four accused of recruiting women Islamist militants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/61410526746_295x200.jpg)
Spain holds four accused of recruiting women Islamist militants
A judge in Spain on Thursday remanded in custody four suspects for allegedly recruiting women online for the Islamic State militant group, a judicial source said.
Thu Dec 18 2014
![Global horror at 'evil' jihadist killing of US aid worker Global horror at 'evil' jihadist killing of US aid worker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/81416221646_295x200.jpg)
Global horror at 'evil' jihadist killing of US aid worker
The killing of US aid worker Peter Kassig has sparked global horror, with President Barack Obama condemning his beheading by the Islamic State jihadist group as "an act of pure evil".
Mon Nov 17 2014
![IS claims murder of British hostage in latest video IS claims murder of British hostage in latest video](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/71412382616_295x200.jpg)
IS claims murder of British hostage in latest video
The Islamic State jihadist group on Friday claimed responsibility for the murder of British aid worker Alan Henning in a video showing his apparent execution.
Fri Oct 03 2014
![US brands Foley beheading a 'terrorist attack' US brands Foley beheading a 'terrorist attack'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/71385689858_295x200.jpg)
US brands Foley beheading a 'terrorist attack'
Washington has upped its stakes in its confrontation with the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group.
Sat Aug 23 2014
![Jihadist group, IS claims beheading of US journalist Jihadist group, IS claims beheading of US journalist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/41408492740_295x200.jpg)
Jihadist group, IS claims beheading of US journalist
Jihadist group the Islamic State on Tuesday claimed to have executed American journalist James Foley in revenge for US air strikes against its fighters and threatened to kill a second reporter.
Tue Aug 19 2014