Experts say why “Islamic State” targets Russia

Russia is reeling from an attack by Islamic State terrorists on Moscow’s Krokus City Hall, killing at least 137 people, raising questions about why the jihadist group is targeting the country. Russian authorities said 11 people were detained in connection with the attack, four of whom were directly involved: they were officially recognized as Tajik … Read more

Pro-Kremlin media downplays Islamic extremist involvement in Moscow attacks

Russian pro-government media ignored the Islamic State group’s claims of responsibility for last Friday’s deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, instead focusing on unsubstantiated accusations of mass killings linked to Ukraine. Elizabeth Chernev reports on this report from VOA’s Moscow bureau. Follow us on Google news ,Twitter , and Join Whatsapp Group of thelocalreport.in

Syrian truffle hunters killed 11 in suspected Islamic State attack

Beirut, Lebanon – An attack by the Islamic State group (IS) killed at least 11 people hunting desert truffles in northern Syria on Sunday, in the latest such incident, a war monitor said. Every year between February and April, hundreds of impoverished Syrians risk their lives in search of delicious food in the vast Syrian … Read more

Islamic cleric ‘jail barro’ Andolan leader released, tensions rise in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Last updated: February 9, 2024 20:42 UTC Followers of an Islamic cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Committee chairman Tauqeer Raza Khan gathered on the streets on Friday, sparking tension in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Haldwani incident the night before. Sporadic stone-throwing incidents were reported the next day, followed by a heavy deployment of police and paramilitary personnel. The … Read more

Islamic State group claims responsibility for two bombings in Pakistan

On Wednesday, two consecutive bombings occurred in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, killing more than 25 people. Islamabad: The Islamic State group on Wednesday carried out a second deadly bombing in southwestern Pakistan on the eve of national elections. The group issued a statement on the Telegram messaging app saying that “Islamic State” militants alleged a motorcycle … Read more

Hate speech case: Lathicharge outside Mumbai police station, Guj police detain Islamic preacher

Last updated: February 5, 2024 08:07 UTC Gujarat police detained Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azari in Mumbai on Sunday and left with him that evening as they investigated a hate speech case, an official said. The official said hundreds of Mufti’s supporters gathered outside the Ghatkopar police station demanding Mufti’s immediate release, and police resorted … Read more

Hate speech case: Gujarat police detain Islamic preacher in Mumbai

Last updated: February 4, 2024 22:59 UTC Gujarat police on Sunday detained Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azari in a hate speech case in Mumbai, an official said. Mufti Salman is currently at Ghatkopar police station, the official said. Hundreds of Mufti’s supporters gathered outside the police station and demanded Mufti’s immediate release, bringing traffic to … Read more