Al-Qaeda

Over 340 civilians killed by Syrian government-linked gunmen

In his first comments on the violence, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said government forces would pursue "remnants" of the ousted Bashar al Assad government and bring them to trial.

By REUTERS
08/03/2025

Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State

The group, which branded itself 'the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa (Morocco),' was allegedly planning remotely controlled bomb attacks.

By REUTERS
24/02/2025
Protesters carry Al-Qaeda flags during an anti-government protest after Friday prayers

Suspected al Shabaab gunmen abduct local officials in northeast Kenya

The incident happened in Mandera county when the five village chiefs, government-appointed local officials, were heading to the town of Elwak.

By REUTERS
03/02/2025

Has Julani become a pragmatic politician after being a jihadist leader?

Has he really changed, or is Julani a clever politician who knows how to direct the right message to his target audiences?

By ATAR PORAT
22/12/2024

Terrorist convicted for planning 9/11 inspired takeover of US flight

Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 34, had planned the attack on behalf of Al-Shabaab - a Somalia-based terror group who have sworn allegiance to Al Qaeda.

Son of Osama bin Laden deported from France, barred from returning

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau signed an order banning Omar Binladin from France and that Binladin had previously been deported.

By REUTERS
08/10/2024

Islamist groups escalate retaliatory attacks on Burkina Faso civilians, HRW says

Jihadist attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso have surged, retaliating against communities for non-cooperation, leading to significant civilian casualties, Human Rights Watch reports.

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

ISIS attack on Pope Francis in Jakarta thwarted: Indonesian police detain terror org. members

Detachment 88 has been commended for its efforts in thwarting numerous terrorist plots and making key arrests across the country.

A wider threat: We're paying the price of ignoring Seven Sotloff's early warnings on ISIS

The anniversary of Sotloff’s death should serve as a reminder to those who risk their lives in pursuit of truth, justice, and informing the world.

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
08/09/2024

US Central Command kills Al Qaeda-affiliated Hurras al-Din senior leader

In September 2019, the US designated Hurras al-Din as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" under Executive Order 13224.

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