Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted on Federal Terrorism Charges Linked to Iranian Fatwa
Hadi Matar was found guilty by a federal jury for his 2022 knife attack on Salman Rushdie, motivated by a decades-old fatwa issued by Iran.
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Hadi Matar was found guilty by a federal jury for his 2022 knife attack on Salman Rushdie, motivated by a decades-old fatwa issued by Iran.
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Lawmakers postpone committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination, demanding assurances that President Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is discontinued, as public opinion shifts against Trump’s Iran policy.
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Hadi Matar, already serving 25 years for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, found guilty of additional federal terrorism charges in New York.
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Hadi Matar, already serving 25 years for attempted murder, was convicted of providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in transnational terrorism.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 6:13 AM
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Fifa investigates alleged assaults and unsporting behaviour involving Argentina and Spain players after the 2026 World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 9:24 PM
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Republican Senator John Cornyn demands written assurances on a $1.8bn fund and tax immunity provisions before backing Blanche’s nomination.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 PM
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William Pulte highlights ongoing downsizing efforts amid Senate confirmation of Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
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