Monthly Archives: August 2022

Al Qaeda expert has theory on why al-Zawahiri was killed

The US successfully targeted al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The US government has not yet confirmed his death. CNN’s National Security Analyst Peter Bergen has more.The US successfully targeted al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan, according […]

‘Women now have finally arrived’: Former England star on the Lionesses’ Euros win

England and Arsenal’s legendary former striker Kelly Smith discusses the evolution of women’s football, and what still needs to be done to expand the reach of the women’s game.England and Arsenal’s legendary former striker Kelly Smith discusses the evolution of women’s football, and what still needs to be done to expand the reach of the […]

Indigenous lawmaker refers to Queen Elizabeth II as ‘colonizing’

Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe referred to the Queen of England as “the colonizing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II” while being sworn into Australia’s Parliament.Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe referred to the Queen of England as “the colonizing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II” while being sworn into Australia’s Parliament.

US has killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Afghanistan: sources

President Joe Biden will speak at 7:30 p.m. ET on “a successful counterterrorism operation” against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, the White House said Monday.President Joe Biden will speak at 7:30 p.m. ET on “a successful counterterrorism operation” against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, the White House said Monday.

White House warns China against escalations over Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan

Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s prospective trip to Taiwan, emphasizing that the potential visit would not mark a shift in American foreign policy.Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s prospective trip to Taiwan, emphasizing that […]