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Turkey detains at least 90 IS suspects in nationwide raids
The raids were initiated in the capital Ankara to capture 50 foreign nationals over alleged ties to the Islamic State (IS) militant group, the agency said.
Terrorism trial of 555 members of IS affiliated ‘Sinai Province’ postponed
Group unveils identity of 3 Palestinian militants in new video
IS claims responsibility for killing 6 separatists in Aden
UAE strikes Aden, Yemeni government condemns
IS in Afghanistan: The fall of ISIL and the rise of the Khorasan Province
After last week’s violent attack against Shia wedding, does IS only attack civilians in Afghanistan and Pakistan?
IS claims responsibility for suicide bombing killing 63 in Afghan wedding
Taliban denied responsibility for the attack and condemned it
Two Somalis arrested in US for attempting to join IS in North Sinai: FBI
Suspects were communicating with undercover agent posing as supporter of IS
Achieved militant victories against IS not enough: Egypt’s FM
Hafez’s words came during Egypt’s participation in meetings of The International Alliance’s Communication Strategy Working Group that is affiliated with the International alliance against the IS. The meetings took place on July 11 and 12 in Washington.
Remembering 103 battalion’s brave battle against IS in Sinai
The 103 army battalion members of the checkpoint faced a violent and unprecedented attack that depended on suicide bombers and car bombs, and despite this, they kept engaging the militants till the last breath and with unique courage.
US-backed SDF starts final assault against IS militants
Baghouz is last remnant of ‘caliphate’, says US-backed Syrian forces
Hundreds of IS fighters surrender in group’s last enclave in Syria
SDF made remarkable progress in fighting group
Army keeps doors of hell closed to eliminate new IS branch
We monitor the attempt to create another IS on Western borders
State’s efforts to improve conditions of North Sinai residents in 2018
Military opened several schools, ministries allocated millions of pounds to build houses, create new jobs
IS suicide bomber targets US patrol in Manbij, leaving 16 dead
The IS-affiliated web site, Amaq, announced that a suicide attacker with an explosive vest had targeted a foreign military patrol.
We strongly support President Al-Sisi’s steps for ensuring religious freedoms: Pompeo
When America retreats, chaos follows, says US Secretary of State from Cairo
Probe: US military exit to embolden Iran, Russia in Syria, change game rules
“Problem with current US approach to Syria is like building an aeroplane while it is flying,” analyst says
IS claims responsibility for Al-Arish attack
Security forces killed four militants: MENA
Egypt condemns IS suicide blasts in Syria
More than 200 people killed in a series of suicide blasts, raids in southern Syria
IS leaves last pocket of Damascus
For first time in seven years, all of wider Damascus is now under government control
Iraqis vote in first parliamentary elections since defeat of IS
Results will be announced within 48 hours of polls’ close
Al-Qaeda restores ideological dominance as IS threat diminishes
As the Islamic State group (IS) suffers a downfall after its defeat in Syria and Iraq, a new challenge is rising: a revived Al-Qaeda, and its affiliates, which has started to regain its previous status as the world’s top terrorist threat. While the world focused on the self-proclaimed Islamic State, as it dominated the headlines …
Leader of IS in central Sinai killed in shootout with security forces
‘Sinai Province’ declared affiliation with Islamic State group in 2014
Dar Al-Ifta: IS using Rohingya crisis to gain new ground
Dar Al-Ifta, the highest religious institution in the country, warned that the Islamic State militant group (IS) might use the Rohingya crisis to gain more ground and recruit more members. The institution explained in a statement on Tuesday that the crisis is being “abused” by the militant group in order to “gather up its members …
Interviewing extremists: a journalistic dilemma and responsibility
Over time, more focus became on their personalities. Journalists see value in such interviews
Libyan authorities to transfer remains of 20 Egyptians killed by IS
Remains will be buried in a chapel holding the name of the victims in Minya
Libya extracts remains of 20 Egyptians beheaded by IS in 2015
The Libyan Prosecutor General said in a statement on Friday that the remains of 20 Egyptians killed by the Islamic State (IS) group in February were uncovered. The 20 nationals were filmed as they were beheaded by militants belonging to the IS. As a response, the Egyptian army announced it had launched eight air strikes …
Trial of 66 defendants accused of establishing IS-affiliated group to start August 1
The defendants are accused of establishing a terrorist group under the name “Upper Egypt Province”
Churches suspend outdoor activities upon instructions from Interior Ministry: spokesperson
Catholic Church spokesperson speculated the suspension would last until the end of July
Police arrest man accused of Hurghada stabbing
Two German tourists were stabbed to death in Hurghada hotel
Shoukry asserts Egypt’s support for Iraq in countering terrorism
Iraqi television earlier announced the victory over IS militants in Mosul
Egypt calls for UNSC committees meeting to discuss terrorism in Libya
The meeting is scheduled on 27 June to look into the challenges facing the fight against terrorism in Libya