PM says ‘no decision pending’ on removal of Syrian rebel group from banned list A Cabinet minister had earlier suggested a decision on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham could be taken quickly. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024
Why is HTS banned in the UK and will this change now it has control in Syria? The Home Secretary can decide to lift a ban on a proscribed organisation. The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Labour back Israel's 'right' to bomb Syria after collapse of Assad regime ISRAEL has the right to bomb Syria in the wake of the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to the UK Government. The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024
UK will make ‘swift’ decision on banned Syrian group, minister says Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said the situation in Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime was uncertain. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024
Starmer welcomes end of Assad regime, as Syrian leader flees to Moscow A coalition of rebels have seized control of Syrian capital Damascus in a lightning offensive, leading Bashar Assad to flee. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024
PM warns MPs they can either support Southport police or undermine their work Sir Keir Starmer’s comments came amid questions over when the Government knew fresh charges would be brought against the alleged attacker. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
Southport row continues as watchdog urges Government and police to be more open Terror law reviewer Jonathan Hall KC said the authorities should give the public all the information they can about criminal investigations. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
Terrorist jailed alongside Fishmongers’ Hall killer can be freed despite recalls Mohammed Chowdhury was part of an al Qaida-inspired group sentenced in 2012 for plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
Terror boss who plotted mass murder denied parole Rangzieb Ahmed, 47, was the first person to be convicted in the UK of directing terrorism. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
Al-Qaida leader killed in Afghanistan by US drone strike, Biden confirms US President Joe Biden has confirmed al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri has been killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022
Al Qaida leader al-Zawahri has been killed by a US airstrike, Biden confirms 'This terrorist leader is no more.' Manchester Evening News · Aug 2, 2022
Al Qaida leader al-Zawahri was killed in drone strike, Biden confirms 'Successful' counterterrorism operation against significant target Wales Online · Aug 1, 2022
BBC reporter Frank Gardner who was paralysed by al Qaida gunman fuming as he's left on plane Frank Gardner said it only ever happened in the UK Wales Online · Jul 1, 2022
Putin’s war on Ukraine will shake our world as much as 9/11. Let’s not make the same mistakes This threat is far worse than al-Qaida’s. To defeat it, the west must refuse to conflate Russia with its nihilistic leader, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 Court filing seeks to seize Iran oil on US-owned tanker Victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks have asked the U.S. government to seize Iranian crude oil suspected to be on an American-owned oil tanker in Asia
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022 ‘Whatever horrors they do, they do in secret’: inside the Taliban’s return to power The long read: Mazar-i-Sharif was once the most secular, liberal of Afghan cities. But 20 years of corruption and misrule left it ripe for retaking by the Taliban. Will anything be different this time?
Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2022 Rabbi held hostage in Texas synagogue urges more security funds for houses of worship WASHINGTON — The Colleyville, Texas, rabbi held hostage with three congregants by a man demanding release of a terrorist linked to al-Qaida urged Congress on Tuesday to provide more security funds for houses of worship.
Salon · Feb 8, 2022 Tucker backs Canadian trucker protest As truckers block border crossing, Fox News star calls it "a peaceful, political protest. It's not al-Qaida"
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 US and Russia clash over use and impact of UN sanctions The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China in the U.N. Security Council over the usefulness and impact of U.N. sanctions, currently imposed on countries from North Korea to Yemen and Congo as well the al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups and their affiliates and supporters
The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2022 The CIA tortured him after 9/11. Then they lied. Will the truth ever come out? Calls mount for release of full Senate report on the torture of Abu Zubaydah, to counter a narrative too many Americans still believe – that torture works