Al-Qaeda
Saudi Crown Prince Defends Kingdom Over 9/11 Attacks During Controversial US Visit
Nov 19, 2025 11:47 am CST
During his White House visit, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman claimed Osama bin Laden strategically used Saudi nationals in the 9/11 attacks to damage US-Saudi relations. While facing pressure over both 9/11 and the Khashoggi murder, the Crown Prince emphasized Saudi Arabia's preventative measures against terrorism and the importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties with the United States.
The 2001 Shoe Bomber Case: History Repeats in Delhi Blast After 24 Years
Nov 18, 2025 05:35 pm CST
The recent Delhi blast involving TATP explosives hidden in shoes mirrors the infamous 2001 attempt by Richard Reid to bring down American Airlines Flight 63 using the same method. This article examines both incidents and highlights the enduring threat of shoe bombs in terrorist attacks across decades.
Inside Mali's Crisis: How Al-Qaeda's JNIM Uses $50 Million Ransoms and Kidnappings to Destabilize the Government
Nov 13, 2025 05:39 pm CST
The Al-Qaeda affiliated Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has intensified its "economic jihad" in Mali, collecting a record $50 million ransom for an Emirati sheikh while systematically kidnapping foreign nationals and blocking fuel supplies. This strategy aims to collapse Mali's economy, scare away international investors, and ultimately overthrow the struggling military junta to impose Islamic law across the region.
NIA Conducts Major Raids in Tripura Targeting Document Forgery for Illegal Infiltrators
Nov 12, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted coordinated raids across Tripura's Unakoti district targeting individuals suspected of creating fake identity documents for cross-border infiltrators linked to international human trafficking networks. The operation focused on two key suspects as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal immigration and potential connections to terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda operating from Bangladesh.
5 Indian Nationals Kidnapped in Mali: Embassy Working with Authorities Amid Rising Jihadist Threat
Nov 10, 2025 02:46 pm CST
Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects were kidnapped by armed men near Kobri in western Mali. The Indian Embassy in Bamako is coordinating with local authorities to secure their release as Mali faces escalating unrest and violence from Al-Qaeda-linked groups, particularly the JNIM which has imposed a fuel blockade and intensified attacks across the region.
US Removes Syria's President Al-Sharaa From Terrorism Blacklist Before Historic Washington Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 10:27 am CST
The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from its terrorism blacklist prior to his landmark White House visit with President Trump. This diplomatic shift follows UN sanctions removal and recognizes Syria's new leadership after the Assad regime's fall, despite concerns from regional ally Israel.
Former CIA Officer Reveals How Osama bin Laden Escaped Tora Bora Disguised as a Woman
Oct 25, 2025 11:32 am CST
A former CIA counterterrorism officer has revealed that Osama bin Laden escaped US forces in Afghanistan's Tora Bora mountains by disguising himself as a woman, aided by an Al-Qaeda operative who had infiltrated as a translator. John Kiriakou, who led CIA operations in Pakistan, also disclosed previously unknown connections between Pakistan's government, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Al-Qaeda that were downplayed for strategic reasons.
Trump Claims Early Warning About Osama Bin Laden Before 9/11 Attacks
Oct 07, 2025 01:23 am CST
President Donald Trump asserts he warned about Osama bin Laden a year before the 9/11 attacks while praising US Navy SEALs for the 2011 operation that killed the al-Qaeda leader. Speaking at the US Navy's 250th anniversary celebration, Trump described the SEALs' mission and criticized the US withdrawal from Afghanistan under Biden's administration.
US Backs "Constructive Role" By Qatar In Mediating In Gaza: Rubio To Israel
Sep 15, 2025 08:47 pm CST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Israel on Monday that the United States backed the "constructive role" by Qatar in mediating in Gaza, after an Israeli strike on the Gulf state against Hamas.