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IS issues calls for more attacks

The Islamic State (IS) militant group on Monday called on the Muslims to commit more attacks in Europe.

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Algerian court sentences two al-Qaida-linked militants over terror charges

​An Algerian court Monday sentenced two al-Qaida-linked militants, including one Libyan, to five and 15 years in prison over terrorism-related charges, local media reported.

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Terrorism remains threat to Central Asia, North Caucasus

Though terrorist activities in Central Asia and North Caucasus have been crushed effectively with concerted regional efforts in recent years, they still remain a potential threat to peace and stability in the region.

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Counterterrorism remains Algeria's top challenge

​In 2014, one of the major challenges Algeria has to cope with is security concerns, especially when terrorism is ravaging the region.

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Egypt approves new anti-terrorism law

​The Egyptian cabinet led by Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab approved on Wednesday a draft anti-terrorism law incriminating any group that attempts to disturb general order or harm social peace as "a terrorist entity. "

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U.S. denounces terrorist attacks in Iraq

​The United States on Wednesday condemned what it called "continued" terrorist attacks in Iraq, promising joint efforts to end the "terrorist scourge."

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Terrorist acts escalate in Egypt, security intensified

​Terrorist activities have escalated in Egypt over the past few days and the authorities have been intensifying security presence and conducting massive anti- terrorism campaigns in various provinces across the country.

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IS earns tens of millions of dollars per month: U.S. official

The Islamic State (IS) group is amassing wealth at an "unprecedented" pace, generating tens of millions of dollars per month, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

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Judicial explanation clarifies application of law on terrorism

​China has issued a judicial explanation to clarify application of criminal law on terrorism.

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Senior U.S. official draws attention to threat from IS's American fighters

​Social media has given terrorist groups such as the Islamic State (IS) the ability to recruit Americans and others like never before, and the threat of Americans and others returning to their home countries from Syria to carry out terrorist attacks has become the chief issue of concern, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Wednesday.

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Australian terrorism alert upgraded to high

​Australia on Friday raised the national terrorism public alert level from medium to high after receiving advice from the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO).

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Xinjiang anti-terrorism campaign effective, say experts

A special anti-terrorism campaign in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has delivered a powerful counterpunch to religious extremism and terrorists, according to Chinese experts.

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13 executed for terror, violent crimes in Xinjiang

Thirteen people were executed on Monday for terrorist attacks and violent crimes in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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Three in Tian'anmen terror attack sentenced to death

Three people were sentenced to death and five others were jailed on Monday by a court in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region over a terror attack near Beijing's Tian'anmen Square in October 2013.

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Egypt court lists Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis as terrorist group

An Egyptian court on Monday ruled that the al-Qaida-inspired Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis be listed as a terrorist organization, state-run Nile TV reported.

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Ukraine launches "anti-terrorist" operation in eastern city

The Ukrainian government on Sunday launched an "anti-terrorist" operation in an eastern city where armed pro-Russian men seized police and security services buildings, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said.

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U.S. offers rewards for information on key figures of Turkish terror group

The United States on Wednesday announced rewards up to 3 million dollars each for information on three key figures of an alleged terrorist group in Turkey.