Al-Qaeda
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists claim attack on Niger airport that killed 13
Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, a group affiliated with al-Qaeda, claimed the attack on a Niger airport that killed 11 security force members and two civilians.
‘Threat has never been so high’: Counter-terrorism expert warns of nuclear terror risk - interview
US Justice Dep't moves to denaturalize 12 people, including one who supported Al-Qaeda
Mali's defense minister reported dead in major al-Qaeda-linked assault
Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says
Gunfire could also be heard early on Saturday near a military camp close to Bamako's airport that houses Russian mercenary forces, a resident said.
Taliban arrests senior co-founder Mullah Mutasim Agha Jan amid deepening internal rifts
Agha Jan, a close associate of the late Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar, served as finance minister in the group’s first government prior to the 9/11 attacks.
Former al-Qaeda member decries Iranian leadership, claims Israel-Lebanon ceasefire about Iran
“For days now, Tehran has been hiding behind the same excuse: no serious engagement... until there’s a ceasefire in Lebanon,” Aiman Dean claimed in a post on X/Twitter.
We are not mercenaries: Will Kurds become the boots on the ground against Tehran? - opinion
Kurdish forces may attack Iran, but only if the US and Israel guarantee political and military backing for their people.
Washington's tactical amnesia on Syria could fuel jihadist resurgence - analysis
Why Western policy may be paving the way for Islamist rule, ethnic cleansing, and regional instability
Iran could order proxies to attack American targets in retaliation if US strikes - NYT
Attacks could reportedly include the Houthis resuming its attacks on Western shipping boats in the Red Sea, or Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, and other "affiliates" attacking US bases or embassies in Europe.
Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny
The Taliban’s governance remains deeply controversial. Since returning to power in 2021, the group has imposed sweeping restrictions on women and girls and enforcing strict social rules.
Turkey opens three mosques in Gaza as Ankara expands religious influence
Turkey’s Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza ahead of Ramadan, part of Ankara’s broader effort to expand religious and political influence in the enclave.
Accredited Muslim preachers may help the West confront radical Islam - opinion
Proposal to accredit Muslim preachers aims to stop radical Islam and promote values that respect Western ideals.
Banning the Muslim Brotherhood: A good start, but only a first step - opinion
The Muslim Brotherhood's motto is “Allah is our objective, the Quran is our constitution, the Prophet is our leader, Jihad is our way, and dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope.”
