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Theresa May: British military trainers to be sent to Jordan to help defeat Isis
The PM will discuss terrorism, trade and the Syrian refugee crisis during a 3-day visit to the Middle East.
India and Malaysia to jointly fight Isis says Najib Razak
Indian and Malaysian PMs agree to boost counter-terrorism efforts and maritime security.
South Sudan aid worker murders: The five most dangerous countries for NGOs
Aid agency staff have been raped, kidnapped and murdered while working in war-torn states.
Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey
Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said.
Big Brother surveillance on the Silk Road for China's ethnic minority Uighur Muslims
China has banned "abnormal" beards and the wearing of veils in public places as it imposes a "great wall of iron" in its far western Xinjiang region.
US-led coalition launches probe into civilian deaths as it finds proof of new 'sinister' Isis tactics
The coalition found video evidence of Isis smuggling civilians into warzone to take advantage of civilian death outcry.
US shifts focus on Syria and is no longer prioritising removing Assad from office
New policy represents marked departure from Obama administration's stance on the conflict.
Seven terror suspects including jailed hate preacher Anjem Choudary added to 'global terrorist' list
US State Department imposes sanctions on foreign nationals deemed to be engaged in terror.
US-led coalition suffers 5,000 casualties in battle for Mosul
Head of US Central Control admits that 774 Iraqi troops have lost lives in offensive to date.
US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan
The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends.
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.
Malaysia: Court sends strong message to Isis supporters by handing 25-year jail terms to terrorists
The two had launched a grenade attack at a nightclub in Puchong that injured 8 people in 2016.
Nigerian government claims once again Boko Haram has been defeated
Ministry of Information believes it is just a matter of time until leader Abubakar Shekau is captured.
Hundreds of civilians killed during air strikes on Mosul after being told not to leave their homes
The US-led coalition fighting Isis has announced that it is investigating the incident.
Sunnis being targeted deliberately in west Mosul, claims commander of Nineveh Guards
Atheel al-Nujaifi said that Iraqi government forces are using changed tactics against Isis in west Mosul.
Isis 'on the retreat and broke' in Iraq as the battle to retake Mosul rages
Former Iraqi finance minister Hoshyar Zebari said the group once made $3m to $5m – but that is no longer.
Mother of Westminster attacker Khalid Masood 'shocked, saddened and numbed'
Janet Ajao said she 'shed many tears for the people caught up in this horrendous incident'
US-backed assault near Isis-held Tabqa Dam halted to avoid 'catastrophic' flooding
UN has warned that flooding from the dam could be "potentially catastrophic" for those areas downstream.
New Boko Haram faction raids Nigerian village but promises not to harm civilians
Militants loyal to Abu Musab al-Barnawi target Sabon Garin Kimba village to steal food and medical supplies.
At least 16 people killed in Isis rocket attacks on busy market in east Mosul
Isis militants had launched two Katyusha rockets on the Prophet Younis market in eastern Mosul.
Mosul: We are witnessing the defeat of Isis, coalition claims
Terror group 'unable to deny Iraqi security forces their objectives'.
Amber Rudd calls in tech giants for 'more than a ticking off' over 'inadequate' terror response
'I'm calling time on terrorists using social media as their platform,' the UK home secretary said.
Moderate Muslims have a role to play in combatting the West's anti-Islam stance
Let's take good news and positive outcomes from abhorrent events whenever we can.
Westminster attacker Khalid Masood acted alone, Metropolitan police say
Deputy assistant commissioner said they were trying to find out if others were involved.
Suspected suicide bomber detonates explosive near Bangladesh airport as Isis claims attack
Police did not confirm the group's claims and said the incident caused no damage to anyone except the bomber.
Isis claims responsibility for attack on Russian military base in Chechnya
Russian President Vladimir Putin termed the attack 'gruesome' and called for global efforts to fight terrorism.
9 Isis suspects arrested for plotting attacks in Malaysia say police
All the suspects were detained between 9 and 15 March from across the country.
London terror attack: Singapore PM says city-state too could be targeted
'It has happened elsewhere, nobody can say it will never happen in Singapore,' said Lee Hsien Loong.
Even if Isis is defeated in Syria and Iraq, its foreign reach has taken on a life of its own
The online infrastructure of Amn al-Kharji will remain long after its jihadi statelet is dismantled.
London terror attack: Floral tributes and police on high alert a day after Westminster rampage
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has invited Londoners to come together for a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square from 6pm on 23 March.