Tag: Al Qaeda

  • India Navy on High Alert

    Concerns that al Qaeda may launch attacks against India. India Navy on High Alert Following the Karachi Attack India’s navy is preparing for a terror attack by placing its warships […]

  • Maritime terrorism in SE Asia

    Islamists pose an increasing threat to maritime security. Terrorist Threats from the Maritime Domain: Singapore’s Response – Analysis Terrorist threats from the maritime domain are a recurring challenge around South […]

  • Maritime terrorism: Karachi analysis

    Failed al Qaeda attack has broad security implications for Pakistan. Maritime terrorism: Karachi as a starting point – Analysis By Vijay Sakhuja The recent attempt by the Al Qaeda in […]

  • Terror plot reveals political issues

    al Qaeda attempt to hijack naval vessel was doomed from outset.  Karachi terror plot reveals plenty about the political landscape Tom Hussain n early September, a group of terrorists attempted […]

  • al Qaeda claims Pakistan Navy attack

    Attack initially believed to be Taliban-based. New al Qaeda wing in South Asia claims hijacking Pakistani naval ship ISLAMABAD-Al Qaeda’s South Asia wing has claimed responsibility for hijacking a Pakistani […]

  • Heroin haul leads to terror link

    Seizure of 1,023 kg heroin near the coastline of Kenya reveal that the drug trading was meant to generate funds to spread terror. Heroin haul leads to terror link AHMEDABAD: […]

  • Puntland ‘Seizes Arms From Yemen’

    Bossaso — Security forces in Somalia’s Puntland autonomous region have seized a depot of arms and bomb material along the country’s northern coastline, in another sign that Al Qaeda militants […]

  • Kismayo Shelled

    In preparation for the ground forces to capture the port town of Kismayo, the Kenyan Navy has shelled the only remaining significant stronghold of al-Qaeda-linked militants Kenya navy shells Somali […]

  • Arms Ship Seized

    Guinea has blocked a ship containing arms allegedly destined for neighbouring Mali, whose northern half has fallen into the hands of Qaeda-linked extremists. Mali arms ship seized in Guinea Guinea’s […]

  • Tighter Port Security

    Strong fears that the US could miss targets for tighter port security have been expressed. “We’re not just missing the boat, we could be missing the bomb. . . . Detonating a […]