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NIA Court sentences one accused in Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case in Luck
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Lucknow sentenced one accused to imprisonment and imposed a fine for its involvement in a terror conspiracy linked to the banned terrorist organisation Al Qaeda on Thursday.
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"We paid tens of millions in cash as rewards to the Pakistani intelligence
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou revealed that the CIA funded Pakistan's ISI, tracked al-Qaeda targets, and linked Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to al-Qaeda. He highlighted mistrust within ISI, US-Pakistan transactional ties, post-9/11 strategies, and his whistleblowing on CIA torture, which led to his
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“Osama bin Laden escaped disguised as a woman, US translator was an Al-Qae
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a key revelation, former CIA Officer John Kiriakou has said that Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, who was the most wanted terrorist for the United States after terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, had escaped from Tora Bora hills in the guise of a woman.
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"We believed India and Pakistan would go to war in 2002," says former CIA
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou recounted his counterterrorism work in Pakistan, highlighting India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan-backed terror groups, U.S. reliance on Islamabad, and Saudi-Pakistan ties. He warned of nuclear risks, praised India's restraint, and noted shifting global powe
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Pete Hegseth draws Al-Qaeda analogy after US kills two in Pacific 'drug bo
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The US carried out its eighth confirmed strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel off Colombia, killing two. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said, "there will be no refuge or forgiveness -- only justice," comparing cartels to Al-Qaeda and vowing to track and eliminate their networks.
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At UNGA, Netanyahu calls Palestinian statehood "sheer madness," vows Israe
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu told the UNGA that granting Palestinians a state after October 7 would be like giving al-Qaeda one after 9/11. He rejected genocide charges, criticised Palestinian leadership, and said Israel's war would pave the way for regional peace and expanded Abraham Ac
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France halts counterterrorism cooperation with Mali after envoy's arrest
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
France has suspended counterterrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats after Bamako arrested French envoy Yann Vezilier on coup-plotting charges. Mali accused him of working for French intelligence, which Paris called "unfounded." Ties have soured since Mali's military
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AQIS training module case: Court takes cognisance of Delhi police charge s
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday took cognisance of the charge sheet filed by the police against Dr Ishtiyaq and seven others in the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) training module case.
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9/11: Why did Osama bin Laden attack the United States?
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The morning of September 11, 2001, began like any other in New York City. Office workers hurried through crowded streets, tourists paused to admire the skyline, and vendors opened their stalls as sunlight glinted off the glass towers. The rhythm of daily life seemed unshaken--until the su
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How 9/11 changed US foreign policy and global counterterrorism
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
One of the key changes in US foreign policy is a shift to counterterrorism. The US prioritised counterterrorism, launching the Global War on Terrorism, with military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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UN Security Council sanctions five for links with ISIS, al-Qaeda operation
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The United Nations Security Council has added five individuals from Libya, Tunisia, Kuwait, and Tajikistan to its international sanctions list for their involvement in financing, recruiting, and supporting ISIS and al-Qaeda operations, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Taliban's Doha pledge, wa
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk,
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