News for 'Omar bin Laden'

Bin Laden's son 'desperate to live in Britain'

Bin Laden's son 'desperate to live in Britain'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Omar bin Laden, 26, was recently in the news for tying the knot with 52-year-old granny Zaina al Sabah bin Laden, formerly Jane Felixe-Browne, whom he had met in Egypt.Felixe-Browne told a TV channel that her husband had passed all the necessary immigration tests, but said she was '99 per cent' sure his application would be rejected because his father was the Al Qaida chief. "We will go to the (European) court of human rights," she said.

Osama bin Laden's recent video a fake, says son

Osama bin Laden's recent video a fake, says son

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

According to Omar bin Laden's former British wife Jane Felix-Browne, her husband had told her, "that's not my dad." In this latest video, Osama's beard is shorter and darker, his face is rounder and his eyes are clearly a different shape.

First wife dumps bin Laden's son

First wife dumps bin Laden's son

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

In fact, Omar's first wife Rasha is enraged by the publicity over her husband's second marriage to the five-time British divorcee.

A rare look inside Osama bin Laden's Afghan hideout

A rare look inside Osama bin Laden's Afghan hideout

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

A rare look inside Osama bin Laden's Afghan hideout.

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

In a post on X, Sherman said that he 'emphasised to the Pakistani delegation the importance of combatting terrorism, and in particular, the group Jaish-e-Mohammed, who murdered my constituent Daniel Pearl in 2002'.

Osama's successors will be much worse, warns son

Osama's successors will be much worse, warns son

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Osama bin Laden's son has warned that if his father is killed, his successors, who will take charge of the Al Qaeda, will be 'much, much worse'. "From what I knew of my father and the people around him, I believe he is the most kind among them, because some are much, much worse They want to make more violence, to create more problems," ABC News quoted Omar bin Laden, who was raised in the midst of his father's fighters, as saying.

Osama, Mullah Omar not in Pak, says Gilani

Osama, Mullah Omar not in Pak, says Gilani

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said neither Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden nor Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar were present in Pakistan, a day after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton' assertion that the Laden is still in the country.

Osama rejoiced when Bush became President

Osama rejoiced when Bush became President

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

'My father was so happy. This is the kind of president he needs -- one who will attack and spend money and break the country. I am sure my father wanted McCain more than President Barack Obama. McCain has the same mentality as Bush. My father would be disappointed because Obama got the position,' Omar told the Rolling Stone magazine.

Bush invited Laden's son to White House

Bush invited Laden's son to White House

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Former United States President George W Bush invited Osama bin Laden's son Omar to the White House in the final days of his presidency in a last-ditch attempt to track down the world's most wanted terrorist, bin Laden junior has claimed.

'Musharraf met Mullah Omar'

'Musharraf met Mullah Omar'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

The meeting took place at Bill Clinton's request, according to a report.

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.'

US adopts carrot and stick policy for Mullah Omar

US adopts carrot and stick policy for Mullah Omar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Following the recent killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in an American military raid, the Obama administration has adopted a new strategy towards the chief of the Afghan Taliban Mullah Mohammad Omar, which is aimed at persuading the fugitive extremist leader to agree to a negotiated settlement of the decade-long conflict in Afghanistan, writes eminent Pakistani journalist Amir Mir.

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'My father never asked me to join Al-Qaeda, but he did tell me I was the son chosen to carry on his work'

Taliban chief Mullah Omar in ISI custody?

Taliban chief Mullah Omar in ISI custody?

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Afghan Intelligence claims that reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Omar is in the custody of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and that after Osama Bin Laden's killing, the wanted terrorist has been abstained from making any contact with his commanders in Afghanistan.

Some Pak officials know where Laden is: Clinton

Some Pak officials know where Laden is: Clinton

Rediff.com10 May 2010

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said some people in the Pakistani government are aware of the whereabouts of elusive Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Omar.

Mullah Omar's close aide captured in Karachi

Mullah Omar's close aide captured in Karachi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The arrest of Baradar, said to be second-in-command to Omar, is a major blow to the Taliban and is being described as a major success to Obama Administration's war against terrorism in the Af-Pak region.

'Osama was in touch with Mullah Omar till his death'

'Osama was in touch with Mullah Omar till his death'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Terror mastermind Osama bin Laden till his last was in frequent touch with his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri and Taliban supremo Mullah Omar, plotting operations against NATO forces, documents found at his Abbottabad hideout show.

Osama issue won't affect Indo-Pak dialogue: Omar

Osama issue won't affect Indo-Pak dialogue: Omar

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that certain remarks made by India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the killing of al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden will not have an affect on the dialogue process between the two countries.

Former ISI chief Shuja Pasha knew of Osama's hideout: NYT

Former ISI chief Shuja Pasha knew of Osama's hideout: NYT

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha Pasha knew of Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan and LeT founder Hafiz Saeed was in regular contact with the slain Al Qaeda chief, a media report said on Wednesday.

'We are hunting Americans like pigs'

'We are hunting Americans like pigs'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

'We have set up a special suicide squad that consists of 2,000 Taliban. This squad will make life a hell for the US, says Mullah Omar in an exclusive interview.

'Will and Kate need to thank Obama'

'Will and Kate need to thank Obama'

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The social networking sites were abuzz with discussion over Osama bin Laden's end.

US hopes to get info from Osama's educated wife

US hopes to get info from Osama's educated wife

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The United States investigators may get some information from one of Osama bin Laden's wives, who is a teacher and "highly educated", according to a close friend of Al Qaeda chief's son who said it would be "hard pressed" to get details from them as they did not know of his plans.

Osama's son prohibited from entering Britain

Osama's son prohibited from entering Britain

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Omar Laden, the son of Osama bin Laden, has been banned from entering Britain to live with his new wife because of fears that his presence would cause 'considerable public concern'.

Osama is alive and safe: Taliban commander

Osama is alive and safe: Taliban commander

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

An audio tape may be circulated to prove the claim.

Osama's son seeks political asylum in Spain

Osama's son seeks political asylum in Spain

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden's son has claimed political asylum in Spain after being refused entry to live in the UK with his British wife.

Osama's death: Mystery of the crashed helicopter

Osama's death: Mystery of the crashed helicopter

Rediff.com6 May 2011

With the death of the terrorist mastermind, the emergence of a nuclear-equipped splinter group from within the Pakistani establishment looks disturbingly plausible, says Colonel Anil Athale (retd)

'Taliban chief Mullah Omar is dead,' Afghan govt confirms

'Taliban chief Mullah Omar is dead,' Afghan govt confirms

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Taliban chief Mullah Omar is dead, the Afghan government announced tonight, "confirming" reports about the one-eyed extremist leader who ruled the country with an iron fist between 1996 and 2001.

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The United States long-suspected Pakistan of sheltering Mullah Omar and even confronted then President Asif Ali Zardari in 2011

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The CIA released 4,70,000 additional files seized in May 2011 when US Navy SEALs burst into the Abbottabad compound and shot dead Laden.

Under US heat, Pak goes after Al Qaeda terrorists

Under US heat, Pak goes after Al Qaeda terrorists

Rediff.com18 May 2011

After the killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, the United States has pressured Pakistan 'to do more' to nab Al Qaeda activists and key Taliban leaders including Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omer. It is suspected that Omer is hiding in Quetta city of Balochistan. Responding to US's pressure, Pakistan has speeded up its efforts and is tracking Al Qaeda terrorists all across the country.

My father is a very kind man: Osama's son

My father is a very kind man: Osama's son

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Omar, who last saw Osama in 2000 when he decided to leave al Qaeda, said that he did not think his father was a terrorist and was sure that he must have felt very sorry for the September 11 terror attacks.

Mullah Omar is alive and well in Karachi, says Afghan spy chief

Mullah Omar is alive and well in Karachi, says Afghan spy chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Taliban's reclusive leader Mullah Muhammad Omar is alive and hiding in the Pakistani city of Karachi, a top Afghan intelligence official has said, echoing a similar assessment by Western intelligence officials.

Baradar's arrest could lead US forces to Osama

Baradar's arrest could lead US forces to Osama

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

On the heels of the capture of top Taliban commander Mulla Baradar, Pakistani intelligence has also nabbed two other prominent renegades who are being grilled to trace the whereabouts of elusive Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and Taliban supremo Mulla Omar.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

Pak should decide on the issue of joint ops: US

Pak should decide on the issue of joint ops: US

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Pakistan will have to decide on the issue of conducting a joint operation with the United States against Taliban and the Al Qaeda leaders like Mullah Omar and Ayman al-Zawahiri if they are found in the country, AmericanAmbassador Cameron Munter said on Monday.

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

13/7 accused met Osama, Lakhvi in Pak: ATS

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Haroon Naik, an arrested accused in 13/7 Mumbai blasts, had met Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and was present at an "inspirational" lecture by slain al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan just a month before the 9/11 attack.

If needed, US 'will hunt terrorists in Pak again'

If needed, US 'will hunt terrorists in Pak again'

Rediff.com22 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama on Sunday said that he would approve an Abbottabad-like operation which killed Osama bin Laden if another militant leader was found in Pakistan.

Top Taliban leader arrested in Pakistan

Top Taliban leader arrested in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Mullah Obaidullah Akhund, a former defence minister in the Taliban's Majlis-e-Shura or executive council, was recently arrested along with two Afghan nationals by intelligence agencies in Lahore, the Daily Times reported.

'Hunt for Osama in Pak speculation'

'Hunt for Osama in Pak speculation'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006