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Salman Rushdie, Hadi Matar and the art of grievance making: How Islamists find a steadfast ally in liberals

The problem gets compounded by the ‘liberal’ propensity not to debate Islam and Islamism, for the fear of offending the faithful. Those few who dare to initiate a discussion are abused and called names, primarily by mainstream liberals

Off-centre | The attack on Rushdie is a wake-up call to unite against religious violence

An end to religiously inspired or justified violence the world over is a prerequisite for human peace, progress, and unity

Salman Rushdie attack: Why the world gives Islam such a long rope

Rushdie may lose an eye if he survives, but the rest of us cannot shut our eyes to the everyday barbarism called Islamist violence

India defies unilateral US injunctions, prioritises strategic interests by maintaining commercial ties with Iran

The Indian government has for once shown itself to be both courageous and independent in its dealings with other nations by defying unilateral ukases issued by the United States (US).

Iran protests: Economic woes at the heart of stir with retirees driving taxis and graduates unable to land jobs

Without drastic change in people's livelihoods, unrest over the economy will only intensify, becoming perhaps the greatest challenge for Iran.

Post attacks on Tehran, Iran launches strike against Islamic State targets in Syria

Iran has said it launched a series of missiles into Syria in revenge for deadly attacks on its capital that were claimed by the Islamic State group

Iran attacks: Islamic State member behind twin strikes in Tehran killed, say officials

Iran's security forces have killed the mastermind behind the 7 June twin attacks in Tehran which claimed the lives of 17 people, the media reported.

Iran terror attacks: Six more arrested for last week's twin strikes, takes total figure to 13

Iranian authorities said on Sunday they have arrested six people involved in a twin attack on Tehran in which 17 people were killed last week.

Iran terror attacks: Attackers were domestic Islamic State recruits, says top security official

The assailants who carried out the attacks in Tehran resulting in the deaths of 13 people were Iranians who were recruited by the IS, a top security official said.

Iran terror attacks: Islamic State claims responsibility for Tehran strikes that killed at least 12

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks on Iran's parliament and the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini, which killed at least 12 people.