Al-Qaeda
On this day: the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in northern Iraq
On June 29, 2014, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the establishment of the Islamic State caliphate in Iraq and Syria. Following this, ISIS launched a major offensive in northern Iraq and Syria.
Syria wants peace with Israel under one condition, US congressman tells 'Post' - exclusive
New documents appear to reveal Syria’s president Shara’a was held by US in Iraq
How ISIS and al-Qaeda are expanding across North Africa - opinion
Over 340 civilians killed by Syrian government-linked gunmen - report
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.
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.
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.
Has Julani become a pragmatic politician after being a jihadist leader? - opinion
Has he really changed, or is Julani a clever politician who knows how to direct the right message to his target audiences?
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.
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.
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 - opinion
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.
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.
Al-Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russians hostage in Niger
Speaking in Russian-accented English, both identified themselves as Russians and said they were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area about 60 km (40 miles) west of the capital Niamey.
