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The core of al Qaeda leadership is still in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the official pointed out. (File Photo) AP)

US says it struck al Qaeda safe haven' in Syria

The US said it carried out a strike on Sunday against al Qaeda in northwest Syria, calling the area a safe haven' for...

1 July 2019 6:34 PM IST

Following in the steps of his father (R), the younger Ahmad Massoud wants to build a grand coalition of anti-Taliban elements. (Photo: AFP)

Son of famed Afghan commander Massoud steps into spotlight

After father's death, Massoud finished his schooling in Iran then moved to UK to train as an officer at the Sandhurst...

28 Aug 2019 2:52 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Ridiculous': Trump slams Tulsi Gabbard for claims of supporting Al...

During the second Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday, the Hawaiian lawmaker accused Donald Trump of propping up...

2 Aug 2019 4:35 PM IST

Trump stressed that he believes the Palestinians, who have boycotted his administration since his December 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israels capital, want an agreement. (Photo: ANI)

'Osama bin Laden's son Hamza was very threatening to US,' says Trump

US media on Wednesday reported that Hamza bin Laden was killed during the first two years of the Trump administration.

2 Aug 2019 9:21 AM IST

Hamza was thought to be under house arrest in Iran at the time, and documents recovered from the compound indicated that aides had been trying to reunite him with his father. (Photo: AP)

'Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead,' says US official: report

The US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, provided no further details, including when Hamza died or where.

1 Aug 2019 8:07 AM IST

The 9/11 attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives in the United States and led to the launch of deadly, long-running wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -- countries that remain plagued by violence and instability to this day. (Photo: AFP)

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...

13 Sept 2019 11:17 AM IST

During his speech, he also explained why he cancelled his peace talks with the Taliban. (Photo: PTI)

Trump vows to hit Taliban 'harder' than ever as US marks 9/11

Trump also warned militants of grave consequences if they ever carry attacks on America again.

12 Sept 2019 12:52 PM IST

Al-Zawahri, an Egyptian, became leader of al-Qaida following the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan by US Navy SEALs. (Photo: AP)

Al-Qaida chief in 9/11 speech calls for attacks on West:â€‰report

Al-Zawahri's speech was recorded in a 33-minute, 28-second video produced by the group's as-Sahab Media Foundation.

12 Sept 2019 8:11 AM IST

Who killed liberal Islam? By Hasan Suroor Rupa, Rs 599.

Can instinct, instruction be combined to fashion a new liberal Islam?

Having said that the author proceeds to examine a variety of situations and reaction of Muslims as indeed of other...

1 Sept 2019 3:19 AM IST

Shutting down the Internet seems to have become standard operating procedure. Not different in essence from the lockdown enforced by the daroghas fearful bamboo cane and shouting the orders: Bandh karo .

Regulating the Internet: A darogha is a total misfit

Section 144 of the Indian Criminal Procedure Code is one such instrument used to lock down a potentially troublesome...

29 Jan 2020 2:33 AM IST

In their view, Trump is intent on withdrawing and no further concessions are necessary.

Be ready for Afghan angst after US exit

Now President Ghani says he is totally ready for a withdrawal of 4,000 of the 12,000 US troops.

1 Feb 2020 2:48 AM IST

A policeman searches a vendor on a motorbike in Cinkasse, the northern Togo commercial border post with Burkina Faso. (AFP)

Ivory Coast army joins Burkina Faso in anti-jihadist operation

Burkina Faso and its neighbours Mali and Niger are battling Islamist insurgencies with links to al Qaeda and Islamic...

25 May 2020 10:54 AM IST