Dozens killed in Mali attack by Al Qaeda affiliate
The country is fighting an insurgency that took root over a decade ago in its arid north.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities
The group expressed readiness to contribute to Indonesia's progress and dignity.
Fri Jul 05 2024
INSIGHT - The al Qaeda plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot
The bomb intended for Bill Clinton was found atop an electrical box on a bridge along the original route.
Fri Mar 29 2024
TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden's 'Letter to America'
Discussions of the 20-year-old letter have spread on the platform this week in the context of debate over the Israel-Hamas war.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Indonesia says arrests militants suspected of plotting to disrupt election
The suspects were detained in operations and police also confiscated some guns and chemicals to make bombs, a spokesperson said.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Saddam Hussein fell. Then violence in Iraq spiralled
Al Qaeda began a devastating insurgency, unleashing bombs and beheading people.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Car bombs kill at least 10, level houses in central Somalia
Two car bombs were detonated by al Shabaab militants in central Somalia's Hiraan region.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Release of Bali bomb maker 'difficult day' for Australians, says deputy PM
Patek, a member of the al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah, became eligible for parole in August because of good behaviour in prison.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Attack on vehicle kills 35 civilians in northern Burkina Faso
A vehicle in a convoy hit an improvised explosive device, the interim government said.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Taliban say they've not found body of al Qaeda leader
The Taliban said they are continuing investigations after the US said they killed Ayman al-Zawahiri in an airstrike in Kabul last month.
Thu Aug 25 2022
At least 21 killed in Somalia hotel siege, many hostages freed
Elite armed forces battled the militants for 30 hours from Friday evening after the attackers blasted and shot their way into the hotel.
Mon Aug 22 2022
[COLUMNIST] Digital resilience is key to continuous vigilance against extremism in the post-COVID era
What enables and empowers all of these terror groups isnt just the twisted ideology.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Tight-lipped Taliban leaders gather after US says Zawahiri killed
Leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban were holding discussions about how to respond to the US drone strike in Kabul, an official said.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Ayman al-Zawahiri: From Cairo physician to al Qaeda leader
Ayman al-Zawahiri succeeded Osama bin Laden as al Qaeda leader after years as its main organiser and strategist.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US strike in Afghanistan
US officials said Zawahiri died after a US drone strike in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024