On the morning of September 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11 departed from Boston en route to California before hijackers crashed them into the North and South towers of the World Trade Centre in New York City.
The global manhunt for al-Qaida's No 3 leader had taken 18 months. But America's attempt to bring him to justice, in a legal sense, has taken much, much longer. Critics say it has become one of the war on terror's greatest failures.
18th anniversary of 9/11 attack: On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the entire world watched as two passenger planes ploughed into the World Trade Centre towers. Another plane crashed into the west wing of the Pentagon. A total of 3,000 people had lost their lives.
Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and others observed a moment of silence to mark the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Friday (September 11).
Indo-Pacific no more? What ‘renamed’ Pacific Command means for US interests in Asia
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US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will revert to its original name, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), after 8 years. The 2018 renaming highlighted India's growing role in US geopolitical strategy and strained relations with China. The latest change may signal a shift towards a more diplomatic stance towards China and raises speculation about future policies.
