South Asia

Ismaili Muslims massacred in Pakistan

In an attack claimed by ISIS, gunmen on motorcycles stopped a commuter bus carrying Ismaili Muslims in Karachi, boarded it and opened fire on the passengers, killing at least 45.

Iraq

ISIS franchise: Nigeria to Yemen to Pakistan

Over the past two months, the ISIS international franchise has made gains from West Africa to the Indian subcontinent, with militants in several countries proclaiming for the "caliphate."

Iraq

Chem-armed ISIS being funded through US?

The conspirosphere is jumping on claims that a Pakistani suspect revealed that ISIS is being funded "through the US." But it's all based on anonymous sources—of course.

Afghanistan

Anti-French protests in North Africa, Afghanistan

Eight are dead in anti-Charlie Hebdo protests in Niger, with street clashes also reported from Algeria and Pakistan. In Afghanistan, a cleric praised the attackers as "true mujahedeen."

Greater Middle East

Jihadis declare open season on school children

The Taliban massacre of children at a school in Peshawar, Pakistan, was shortly followed by a deadly Qaeda attack on a schoolbus stopped at a Houthi rebel checkpoint in Yemen.

Afghanistan

Afghan tribes rise against Taliban in east

Pakistani Taliban fighters who have established control over parts of eastern Afghanistan are under pressure from air-strikes and an uprising by local tribesmen.

South Asia

Pakistan: co-defendants added to Musharraf case

Pakistan's Federal Shariat Court ordered that former prime minister Shaukat Aziz and other ex-high officials be added to the treason case against deposed strongman Pervez Musharraf.

Iran

Iran, Pakistan battle at Baluchistan border

Pakistani and Iranian forces exchanged mortar fire along their border in the divided region of Baluchistan, after days of Baluch militant attacks both sides of the line.