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Sunday, May 19, 2024
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Topic: Terrorism

How al-Qaida outpaced ISIS in Bangladesh by tuning into youth anger & conservatism

Modern Bangladesh is a textbook breeding ground for ‘ressentiment’. And new strains of Islamist terror—ISIS and Al-Qaeda—are showing through.

India-born Asim Umar, leader of al Qaeda’s south Asian branch, killed in US-Afghan raid

According to Indian officials, Asim Umar was born Shaan-ul-Haq in UP's Sambhal, went to Pakistan in 1995 and joined the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.

Panic in Anantnag as grenade attack on security patrol injures 10 civilians

A hunt is underway for suspected militants who hurled the grenade outside the deputy commissioner's office in Anantnag Saturday.

At UN, Modi urges world to unite against terrorism and collectively take action

PM Narendra Modi talks of India's tradition of maintaining peace, plays up efforts to reduce usage of single-use plastic and conserve water.

Eliminating terrorism is a precondition for cooperation & survival, says Jaishankar

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar tweeted this after a SAARC meeting in New York, which Pakistan boycotted when he was making his opening statement.

Terrorists shouldn’t get funds & arms, politicisation of fight against terror must end: Modi

Addressing a leaders' dialogue on the margins of UNGA, PM Modi said there should be “qualitative upgradation” in ongoing cooperation & intelligence-sharing.

India will talk to Pakistan on terror but without a gun pointed at my head: Jaishankar

Referring to the cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India is open to talks with Pakistan, provided it is "civilised".

Israel and Hezbollah exchange cross-border fire first time in four years

Hezbollah claimed that it managed to destroy an Israeli army tank, killing and injuring those inside it. Israel, however, rubbished the claim.

Peace deal to end Afghan war needs leverage over Taliban

It’s time to end the Afghan war but a schedule tied to US political calendar would encourage the Taliban to drag out talks and then seize power outright.

Jihadi groups in balkanised Syria have found the perfect place to train for global attacks

ISIS Caliphate may be over, but its ideology lives in Syria. And that helps jihadi groups recruit, thrive and plan attacks from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?