Islamic State
Blast in Kabul mosque kills five, IS' local affiliate claims responsibility
The blast took place while people were inside the mosque for the evening prayers, Zadran said, adding that they were waiting for an update
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Afghanistan: Multiple blasts near Kabul school hurt at least 7 children
The blasts, which occurred in rapid succession, hurt several children and more casualties were feared, according to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran and the city's Emergency Hospital
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Think-tank warns of IS expansion to Central Asia; potentially reach China
A Canada-based think tank in its research paper has warned of a greater threat with the Islamist terrorist groups from Syria and Iraq relocating
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Islamic State group morphs and grows in Pakistan, Afghanistan
Since coming to power in Afghanistan eight months ago, the Taliban have touted their success in repressing the Islamic State group, but the militants have expanded into neighboring Pakistan
 "Islamic State group morphs and grows in Pakistan, Afghanistan")
Taliban claims of restraining Islamic State's violent activities
The claims were made to the Chinese media by acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi,
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Islamic State claims responsibility of mosque attack in Peshawar killing 56
The Islamic State (IS) of Khorasan has claimed the responsibility of the terror attack on a Shia mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar during the Friday's prayer, in which at least 56 people were killed
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IS claims responsibility for mosque attack in Pak; death toll rises to 62
The death toll on Saturday rose to 62 after five more people injured in the explosion succumbed to their wounds, a hospital official said
 "IS claims responsibility for mosque attack in Pak; death toll rises to 62")
Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque explosion in Pakistan
On Friday, two terrorists opened fire at police officers near the mosque in Peshawar, after which one of them entered the building and staged the explosion.
Al Qaeda, Islamic State reconstituting in Afghanistan: US official
A top US official has claimed that the Al Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) terror groups were "reconstituting" in Afghanistan.
 "Al Qaeda, Islamic State reconstituting in Afghanistan: US official")
Iraqi airstrikes kill 9 suspected IS militants, including 4 Lebanese
Airstrikes north of Baghdad in retaliation for an attack by the Islamic State group on an Iraqi army barracks earlier this month killed nine suspected IS fighters, including four Lebanese
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ISIS has 66 known Indian-origin fighters: US report on terrorism
Officials in India remain concerned about internet use for terrorist recruitment and radicalisation to violence, as well as for fomenting interreligious tensions, it said
66 Indian-origin terrorists operating abroad with IS, also in India: US
Sixty six Indian-origin terrorists were operating abroad with the Islamic State (IS) which is also present in India, according to the US State Department.
Canadian citizen who joined IS pleads guilty to aiding terrorist group
A Canadian citizen who joined the Islamic State group nearly a decade ago pleaded guilty to serving as one of the organisation's more prominent English-language propagandists.
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Islamic State takes responsibility for Friday's Kabul blasts: Report
The Islamic State has claimed the responsibility for the two recent explosions in Kabul, Russian media reported citing Afghan broadcaster Shamshad News
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Lloyd Austin orders new review of deadly March 2019 airstrike in Syria
Austin has ordered a new review of a U.S. airstrike in Syria in March 2019 that killed dozens, including women and children, to assess the extent of civilian casualties
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Many civilians killed after blast at Kabul's second-largest mosque
The bomb targeted the sprawling Eidgah Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Kabul, where a memorial service was being held for the mother of Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid
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Islamic State not capable of posing threat to Afghanistan, says Taliban
The Taliban on Monday said that it can restrain Islamic State (Daesh) in Afghanistan and they are not capable of posing a threat to the country.
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Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport
The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital
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Afghan official says three children killed in US drone strike on IS
An Afghan official says three children were killed in a drone strike that US officials said struck a vehicle carrying Islamic State suicide bombers
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Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans and 13 US troops; Biden vows revenge
The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the killings; the Taliban were not believed to have been involved in the attacks.
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