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OPINION - Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani? The Syrian commander is a new breed of leader

Just a few weeks ago the name Ahmed al-Sharaa, 42, would barely have flickered an eyebrow beyond a narrow neighbourhood of northern Syria and Iraq. Better known under his nomme de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani he may now be a candidate for personality of the year, an icon on the…

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What's Left For the U.S. To Do in Syria?

The Syrian civil war is over, at least for now. But the Biden and Trump administrations both seem keen on shaping the outcome—and U.S. partners are gearing up to invade.

Reason

Britain's Foreign Secretary Cautious Of Syria's Rebel Group

Britain's Foreign Secretary raises concerns over HTS's terrorist designation and recent positive actions.

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Voices: US bombing of Syria after Assad shows a real fear of what’s next

The US bombing of Syria so soon after the rebels toppled Assad suggests a nervousness from the West about what happens in the country next

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Who are the HTS rebels who've taken control of Damascus?

HTS is currently seen as a terrorist organisation in the UK but this could all change soon

Evening Standard

What next for Syria? Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia after rebels take Damascus

All you need to know about the unfolding situation in Syria

Evening Standard

Rebel Group HTS Seizes Control Of Damascus, Forcing Assad's Exile

HTS seizes control of Damascus, leading to Assad's departure. Learn about the rise of this rebel group and the complex situation in Syria.

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Syrian Militant Leader Abu Mohammed Al-Jolani's Transformation Revealed

Learn about Ahmed Al Sharaa, a key player in the Syrian conflict, aiming to topple Assad and gain international recognition.

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Outlaws on Pickup Trucks Accomplish What $1 Billion in CIA Money Couldn't

The CIA spent four years trying to overthrow the Syrian government. It failed. But a former leader of Al Qaeda might do it in a few weeks.

Reason

Teenage boy 'offered to help Al Qaeda with crypto fundraising and expertise'

The boy was allowed to continue using his PlayStation under the terms of his bail

Evening Standard

Osama Bin Laden's Son Omar Banned From Returning To France

Omar bin Laden, a son of slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been banned from returning to France where he made his home for several years before he was ordered to leave in 2023, France's Interior Minister announced Tuesday.

International Business Times

Osama bin Laden's son Omar ordered to leave France

French authorities have ordered Omar bin Laden, a son of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to leave the country over posts on social media, France's interior minister announced on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

UK Faces Resurgent Threat From ISIS And Al Qaeda

MI5 Director General warns of resurgent ISIS and al Qaeda threats, state-sponsored sabotage, and far-right terrorism in the UK.

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Three-fold increase in children being investigated for UK terror plots

Ken McCallum, MI5’s director general, also warned Russian spies on ‘a sustained mission to generate mayhem’ on UK streets

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600 Killed In Burkina Faso Massacre By Al Qaeda Militants

French security assessment reveals deadly attack by al Qaeda militants in Burkina Faso, raising concerns about deteriorating security and presence of Russi...

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Syrian President Assad Praises Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah's Legacy

Syrian President Assad praises Hezbollah leader Nasrallah for resistance efforts. US conducts airstrikes targeting ISIS and al Qaeda in Syria.

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Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Confirmed Dead In Airstrike

Decapitation strikes on terrorist leaders have had mixed results historically, with larger groups like Hezbollah proving resilient.

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Malian capital Bamako 'under control' after surprise Islamist attack

Authorities in Mali say the capital Bamako is "under control" following an early morning attack on Tuesday in which shots were fired at a gendarmerie building and a military zone near the city’s airport. The al Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (Jnim) has claimed responsibility.

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Al Qaeda-linked group claims attack on military police base in Mali’s capital

Al Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a military police base in Mali’s capital Bamako. Mali's army said in a statement that it had control of the situation in the capital after what it called a foiled infiltration attempt by…

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FBI Seeks Information On Al Qaeda Associate Hamza Al Ghamdi

FBI seeks whereabouts of former al Qaeda associate Hamza Al Ghamdi, offering million reward for information leading to his capture near Afghanistan-Paki...

AAP

Australia sanctions terrorists blamed for beach bombing

Senior leaders of designated terrorist group Al Shabaab have been sanctioned, with the Al Qaeda-linked cell most recently blamed for a deadly beach bombing.

The Conversation

‘Killer robots’ are becoming a real threat in Africa

The use of drones in the Sahel, a region of Africa that has been plagued by violence driven by jihadist insurgency for much of the past decade, has become a real problem. In April, for example, Al Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wa al Muslimeen, reportedly…

Reason

Court Rules That the Government Can Hide Its Own Report on CIA Torture

The executive branch and the Senate have played hot potato with an infamous torture report, allowing the CIA to evade the Freedom of Information Act.

Reason

The 9/11 Plotters Should Have Been Found Guilty in a Real Court

War on Terror fears and the CIA’s torture program kept Khalid Sheikh Mohammed out of civilian courts—and prevented true justice from being served.

Evening Standard

Three men accused of plotting 9/11 reach plea deal to avoid death penalty

A man accused of masterminding the 2001 attacks has agreed to plead guilty, along with two of his accomplices

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