9/11

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The total cost of war over the span of 20 years has been 2.3 trillion US dollars. (Photo: AP)

Manish Tewari | Why the US capitulated to Taliban in Afghanistan

Why did the United States after investing humungous amounts of blood and treasure in Afghanistan cut and run in this manner?

26 Sep 2021 2:12 AM

Interior Minister Christophe Castaner revealed that the intelligence officers arrested a suspect last month who was inspired by the 9/11 attack and had planned to hijack a plane. (Photo: ANI)

French Interior Ministry says 9/11-inspired attack foiled by intelligence officers

The suspect is aged under 30 and lived in the Hauts-de-Seine department, located west of central Paris.

18 Oct 2019 2:01 PM

The US Justice Department has said that it would unmask the long-protected name of a Saudi official who allegedly had ties to the Al-Qaeda perpetrators of the September 11, 2001 attacks. (Photo: File)

US to reveal Saudi official linked to 9/11 attackers

Nearly 3,000 people were killed in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, and families have sued seeking damages from the Saudi government.

13 Sep 2019 11:17 AM

Government officials in 2008 stated that the building fell due to "uncontrolled building fires". However, researchers have dismissed these findings. (Photo: File | AFP)

9/11: 'Twin Towers didn't collapse due to fire,' say conspiracy theorists

WTC7 has been subject to many conspiracy theories as it fell to the ground without actually being hit by a plane.

11 Sep 2019 3:14 PM

Alleged 9/11 plotter Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp will finally go on trial in 2021, almost two decades after the devastating Al-Qaeda attack, the New York Times reported Friday. (Photo: File)

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 4 others to go on trial in 9/11 terror attack: report

The date was included in a scheduling order for pre-trial activities by the military judge, Colonel Shane Cohen, the Times said.

31 Aug 2019 8:27 AM

The United States and the Taliban are soon expected to begin their eighth round of talks in Doha to reach a deal that would end America's nearly 18-year involvement in Afghanistan. (Photo: File)

Trump touts Afghan peace 'progress' but warns can kill millions

Washington has said it wants to see a deal inked by September 1, but any deal requires the Taliban to talk to Kabul.

03 Aug 2019 12:24 PM

Trump told the crowd of 9/11 first responders and their families that he was also at Ground Zero in the wake of the terror attacks. (Photo: File)

Trump signs 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill into law for first responders

'They answered terror with the emotional strength of true American warriors,' said Trump.

30 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

This is the second new identification of a World Trade Center victim in 2019. (Photo: File)

Officials announce new identification of 9/11 victim remains

The victim's name, which is being withheld, was confirmed through DNA testing of remains recovered in 2002.

19 Jul 2019 2:40 PM

Known as the “World Trade Centre Protocol,” the method has been used to help identify victims of train and plane crashes and terrorist attacks in Argentina, Canada, South Africa and elsewhere. (Photo: Pixabay)

New York scientists use new DNA tools to identify 9/11 victims

One new victim has been identified in each of the last five years due to advancements that have been ongoing since 2001.

08 Sep 2018 9:07 AM

Six weeks before the attacks Silverstein signed a 99 year lease for the site, which is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. (Photo: File/Representational)

Airlines settle Twin Towers claim with developer over 9/11 attacks

The September 11 attacks on the Twin Towers by hijackers loyal to Al-Qaeda killed more than 2,750 people.

22 Nov 2017 3:37 PM

US President President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

President Donald Trump on 9/11 anniversary says ‘America cannot be intimidated’

Vice President Mike Pence was representing the administration a ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in Shanksville.

12 Sep 2017 1:14 PM

Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin (Photo: File | AFP)

Have attacked India before, can target anytime we want: Hizbul chief Salahuddin

Salahuddin, designated as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by US said they can target any place in India at anytime.

03 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

FBI officials investigate inside the premises. (Photo: FBI)

FBI releases never-seen-before 9/11 Pentagon photos

The pictures depict crushed walls, blazing fires and eviscerated interiors of the seat of the US Dept of Defense.

01 Apr 2017 9:03 AM

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