Military action takes out al Qaeda leader in Syria following the killing of Americans.
U.S. Military Strike Kills Al-Qaida-Linked Leader in Syria On Saturday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that a leader affiliated with al-Qaida, connected to the ISIS militants responsible for the deaths of two U.S. service members and an American interpreter on December 13, was killed in a military operation in northwestern Syria the previous day. CENTCOM […]
Mamdani hires attorney who represented al Qaeda operative as chief counsel in New York City.
New York City’s Mayor-elect Names Controversial Lawyer as Chief Counsel On Tuesday, Zoran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, revealed that he has chosen Ramzi Qassem, a lawyer known for defending controversial figures, as the city’s chief legal officer. Mamdani will officially take office on January 1. In addition to Qassem’s appointment, Mamdani also […]
Mali might be the first African nation led by the al Qaeda group JNIM.
US Issues Warnings for Travel to Mali Amid Growing Security Threats A representative from the State Department has issued a stark warning for Americans, advising them against traveling to Mali or leaving the country. This caution comes as concerns mount about the potential for Mali to become the first nation in West Africa to fall […]
Hegseth calls ‘narco-terrorists’ the ‘al Qaeda of the Western Hemisphere’
U.S. Military Views Cartels as Terrorist Organizations With ongoing military operations targeting ships linked to drug trafficking, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to the “narco-terrorists” as being akin to “al-Qaeda in the Western Hemisphere.” His comments came during a discussion in Malaysia and mirrored previous statements made under the Trump administration, which has supported controversial […]
Terrorism expert discusses how the Al Qaeda threat has surpassed pre-9/11 conditions.
Al-Qaeda Remains a Major Threat 24 Years After 9/11 Even after nearly a quarter-century since the 9/11 attacks by al-Qaeda, which claimed 2,977 lives, experts still regard the group as the “most dangerous terrorist organization” in the world today. This perspective comes from Bill Roggio, a seasoned analyst and senior editor at the Long War […]
President Trump should demand that Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa address his al Qaeda history before roaming the streets of New York.
UN General Assembly and the Weight of the Past As delegates converge in New York for the UN General Assembly, the city embodies a blend of conversation, diplomacy, and global aspirations. This year, however, that scene is overshadowed by a troubling reality. Syrian President Ahmad Alshara, whose ties to al-Qaeda and its affiliates are well-known, […]
Al Qaeda Leader Calls for Trump’s Assassination Over Pro-Israel Stance
Call for Retaliation by Terrorist Leader A leader of a Muslim terrorist organization, with a $6 million bounty on his head, is urging American Muslims to seek “revenge” against President Donald Trump and his advisors. Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, who heads the al-Qaeda branch in the Arabian Peninsula, made this statement in a video released […]
Authorities Detain Russian Citizen Suspected of Ties to Al Qaeda
ICE Arrests Russian National Linked to Al-Qaeda U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Russian national accused of connections to al-Qaeda. The apprehension took place in Philadelphia on May 23. The 39-year-old suspect, originally from Tajikistan, had previously been a fugitive abroad. Brian McShane, Director of the Philadelphia Field Office, stated, “We will […]
Shortly After Donald Trump Commends a Former Al Qaeda Terrorist, A Vintage 9/11 Video Becomes Popular
A recently surfaced video features Ahmad Al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jawlani, discussing his reaction to the 9/11 attacks, showing a disturbing level of approval. In an interview aired on PBS in 2021, he expressed a sense of satisfaction regarding the attacks that resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths, mostly among Americans. The clip, originally […]
Trump to meet Syrian president who previously headed al Qaeda group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – President Trump is set to meet with interim Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Wednesday, despite Al-Sharaa’s recent position as a wanted al-Qaeda leader with a bounty of $10 million on his head. A White House official confirmed that the president will welcome the Syrian leader during his visit to Saudi Arabia. […]