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  'Not seeking war against Iran', says US as it plans 'waves of attacks' after Jordan strike

  World | January 30, 2024 10:51 IST

  The situation develops as US President Joe Biden faces increasing pressure, particularly from Republicans, to respond to attacks by Iran-backed forces in the Middle East. Many Republicans believe that Biden's modest policies have resulted in the attack as tensions rise in the region.

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  Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers to hold talks amid tensions over tit-for-tat attacks

  World | January 19, 2024 17:00 IST

  The development came after officials from Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers exchanged goodwill messages amid tensions. Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks on Thursday that killed nine people in Iran, in response to Tehran's attack on militant groups in the Balochistan province on Tuesday.

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  Islamic State pay cuts forcing fighters to join rival groups: Report

  World | February 08, 2016 17:13 IST

  Washington: The recent defeats of the Islamic State (IS) signify its worsening money problems, desertions and a dwindling pool of fighters with many of them joining rival militant groups after facing pay cuts, according to

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  Security agencies fear militant groups may lure flood-hit Kashmiri youths

  India | April 08, 2015 17:12 IST

  New Delh: The recent floods in Kashmir Valley have rendered many youths jobless, raising fears among the security agencies that they could become easy target for militant groups to join their ranks.Security agencies have cited

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  Top 10 militant groups who were themselves victims of torture

  World | February 20, 2014 6:59 IST

  New Delhi: While militant and fascist groups are condemned for their wrongdoings, there are instances in history when the same groups became the targets of others. The wheel of life turns full circle, when the

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  Bilawal Bhutto wants Pakistan to take military action against militant groups

  World | January 28, 2014 14:25 IST

  New Delhi:  Pakistan's People's Party chief  Bilawal Bhutto has called for military action against militant groups like Taliban.Bhutto's comment came in view of government holding urgent talks over how to tackle growing violence in the

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  Pak Has Addiction Of Using Militant Groups Against India

  World | March 29, 2012 14:09 IST

  Washington, Mar 29: Pakistan has an “addiction” of “playing around” with militant groups against India and the US has virtually “given up” its efforts to change this mindset, a top Pentagon official has said.“They have

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  Pak Has Addiction Of Using Militant Groups Against India

  India | March 29, 2012 14:07 IST

  Washington, Mar 29: Pakistan has an “addiction” of “playing around” with militant groups against India and the US has virtually “given up” its efforts to change this mindset, a top Pentagon official has said.“They have

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  Pak Invites Militant Groups For Peace Talks

  World | March 12, 2012 18:50 IST

  Islamabad, Mar 12: Pakistan today invited militant groups, including the Taliban, for peace talks, offering the banned groups that they would be delisted if they closed down their “militant wings”.“If the proscribed organisations assure us