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How al-Qaeda adapted and survived after 9/11

How al-Qaeda adapted and survived after 9/11 newspress_en Fri, 09/11/2026 - 04:50 Politics A quarter of a century after the attacks against America on 11 September 2001, one cannot definitively say…

  • Al-Qaeda has evolved from centralized command to autonomous branches over 25 years.
  • Regional branches, especially in Africa, have grown stronger than the central leadership.

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Ahmad Shah Massoud: the man who foresaw 9/11

Ahmad Shah Massoud: the man who foresaw 9/11 newspress_en Fri, 09/11/2026 - 04:49 Profiles The Wall Street Journal once described Ahmad Shah Massoud as “the Afghan who won the Cold War”.

  • Ahmad Shah Massoud, known as the Lion of Panjshir, foresaw 9/11 attacks.
  • Led Afghan Mujahideen to victory against Soviet Union in 1980s.
  • Tragically killed by al-Qaeda suicide bombers on 9/11/2001.

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Antisemitic conspiracies blaming Jews for 9/11 resurface ahead of 25th anniversary, CyberWell warns

Some of the posts used a juice box emoji to subtly refer to the Jewish people in a way that would prevent the post from being flagged by moderation systems, according to CyberWell.

  • Antisemitic conspiracy theories about 9/11 resurface online ahead of anniversary
  • CyberWell identifies posts on Meta, Reddit, TikTok, X/Twitter blaming Jews for 9/11
  • CEO warns of increased risk to social cohesion and national security from amplified conspiracies

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Editor’s Notes: The Rosh Hashanah accounting of leadership - comment

In an age of misinformation and political certainty, the hardest thing to find is the truth. This Rosh Hashanah, we should judge leaders by what they do, not what they say.

  • UAE President warned Netanyahu about Hamas plans 10 days before October 7
  • Trump's visit to Israel clarified hostage release situation
  • 2025 marks 20 years since Hamas attack on Israeli community

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NYT: Vance sought ‘unvarnished’ views on Iran war directly from commanders

NYT: Vance sought ‘unvarnished’ views on Iran war directly from commanders US vice president JD Vance directly sought “unvarnished assessments” of the Iran war from US military commanders in the…

  • Vice President JD Vance sought unvarnished assessments of Iran war from commanders globally.
  • Commanders' responses were blunt, revealing concerns about dwindling stocks of Patriot interceptors.

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Japan Aug. wholesale prices up 7.6%, remain above 7% for 3rd month in row

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's wholesale prices in August rose 7.6 percent from a year earlier, remaining above 7 percent for the third consecutive month, d

  • Japan's wholesale prices rose 7.6% YoY in August, staying above 7% for three months.
  • Nonferrous metals prices surged 43.3% YoY, driven by AI-related data centers demand.
  • Bank of Japan may raise interest rate to 1.25% at upcoming policy meeting.

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Gachagua storms Portland, reveals top agenda as US diaspora tour enters new phase

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Portland, Oregon, as he continues his engagement with Kenyans living in the United States ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • Former Deputy President Gachagua visits Portland, Oregon, for Kenyan diaspora discussions.
  • Gachagua expresses deep frustration over Kenya's governance during US tour.
  • Gachagua's visit aims to mobilize Kenyan expatriates for 2027 elections.

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Algeria closes its airspace to UAE aircrafts after cutting diplomatic ties

Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and banned Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, citing 'provocative and hostile acts'.

  • Algeria bans UAE civilian and military aircraft from its airspace.
  • Ban effective from Friday, with limited commercial flight exceptions.
  • UAE ambassador given 48 hours to leave Algeria.
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