Terror group JNIM's expansion in Mali sparks bigger fears: Report

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:01 PM

Bamako, May 8 (IANS) As terror group Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), closely linked to Al-Qaeda (AQ), rapidly tightens its grip over Mali, experts reckon that the threat is no longer limited to Africa and similar patterns are appearing in different regions. It is like a "waterbed" - pressure in one area causes it to resurface in another, a report highlighted on Friday.

IWT: Pakistan needs to credibly, irrevocably renounce support for cross-border terrorism

IANS | May 8, 2026 6:18 PM

Jerusalem, May 8 (IANS) India’s decision to place the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following last year's April 22 Pahalgam terror attack carried out by a Pakistan-based terror group is "principled, proportionate, conditional, and reversible". The move is not an attempt to weaponize water, but a decision to suspend cooperation with a party that has long weaponised terrorism from its territory, a report has detailed.

Islamic terrorism unleashed by Pakistan not merely regional issue but global threat: Report

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:01 PM

Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism has, for decades, fuelled instability in the wider South Asian region. At the same time, preserving regional stability remains essential for US strategic interests given South Asia’s proximity to Afghanistan and China, a report has stated.

India and Singapore renew commitment to strengthen multilateral cooperation in countering terrorism

IANS | May 8, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Emphasising that confronting terrorism requires concerted action in a sustained and comprehensive manner, India and Singapore have renewed their commitment to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the field of countering terrorism, including in the UN, ASEAN, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and other multilateral platforms.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s fake victory spectacle couldn’t hide crisis within terror groups

Vicky Nanjappa | May 8, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) For Pakistan, 'Operation Sindoor' resulted in a loss of face. After terror infrastructure was hit hard by the Indian armed forces who were avenging the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan set out a fake narrative of emerging victorious.

Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance over Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism: MEA

IANS | May 7, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Reiterating its consistent position on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), India on Thursday said that the agreement remains in abeyance due to Pakistan's continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.

India rejects Canada's foreign interference claims as 'baseless imputations'

IANS | May 7, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Terming them as "baseless imputations", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday rejected the recent accusation made by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that linked India to foreign interference in the country.

Bangladesh: Security alert triggers concerns over resurgence of Islamist extremism

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:37 PM

Dhaka, May 7 (IANS) Bangladesh’s challenge with Islamist extremism appears structurally embedded rather than episodic, with the ruling government inheriting a grave security problem linked to alleged incompetence of the former interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

The ISI’s dangerous Punjab game: Hiring youths for Rs 20,000 to carry out terror attacks

Vicky Nanjappa | May 7, 2026 10:22 AM

Amritsar, May 7 (IANS) An extremely dangerous game by the ISI is unfolding in Punjab, which has left the agencies concerned. There has been a wave of attacks since February, and the agencies see a clear pattern emerging.

A bullet will be answered with a bomb: The message behind Operation Sindoor

Vicky Nanjappa | May 7, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Post the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was under immense pressure to act against Pakistan. Islamabad would have hoped that the retaliation would be very limited and India would not go that extra mile, considering that it is a nuclear state.

Terrorism

Terror group JNIM's expansion in Mali sparks bigger fears: Report

IWT: Pakistan needs to credibly, irrevocably renounce support for cross-border terrorism

Islamic terrorism unleashed by Pakistan not merely regional issue but global threat: Report

India and Singapore renew commitment to strengthen multilateral cooperation in countering terrorism

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s fake victory spectacle couldn’t hide crisis within terror groups

Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance over Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism: MEA

India rejects Canada's foreign interference claims as 'baseless imputations'

Bangladesh: Security alert triggers concerns over resurgence of Islamist extremism

The ISI’s dangerous Punjab game: Hiring youths for Rs 20,000 to carry out terror attacks

A bullet will be answered with a bomb: The message behind Operation Sindoor

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