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Biden says Islamic State leader Qurayshi killed in US raid in Syria

The leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was killed in a U.S. special forces counterterrorism operation in northwest Syria, U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday.

As the U.S. military began a two-hour offensive on Wednesday, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi detonated a bomb on the third floor of the building where he lived, killing himself and including women and children family inside.

“Last night, on my orders, the U.S. military successfully neutralized a major terrorist threat to the world — Haji Abdullah, the global leader of the Islamic State,” Biden said in a televised address. He took over as global leader of ISIS in 2019. Since then, ISIS has directed terror operations against Americans, our allies, our partners, and countless civilians in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.”

With al-Qurayshi’s death, ISIS has lost its second supreme leader in less than three years. His predecessor, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a US operation in the same region in October 2019.

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U.S. officials and ISIS experts viewed Wednesday’s action as another step in significantly reducing the group’s capabilities, but warned the terror group remained a threat.

The US president said the leader of the ISIS terror group oversaw the spread of ISIS-affiliated terror groups around the world after “savage communities and killing innocents”. He was responsible for the recent attack on a prison holding ISIS fighters in northeastern Syria; and was the “driving force” behind the 2014 Yazidis genocide in northwestern Iraq.

“We all remember the harrowing stories of the Holocaust that devastated entire villages; thousands of women and young girls were sold into slavery and raped as weapons of war,” he said, adding that as U.S. troops The bravery of the “terrible terrorist leader” is no more.

Biden said he had directed the Defense Department to take “every precaution possible” to minimize civilian casualties. Knowing that Quraishi chose to surround himself with his family (including children), the United States chose to conduct special forces raids that “pose a greater risk to our own people” rather than air strikes.

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“We do know that, in a desperate cowardly final act, when our troops came close to capturing the terrorist, with no regard for the lives of his own family and the lives of others in the building, he chose to detonate himself and blow up the third floor instead of doing it for him. He was brought to justice for the crimes he committed, but with several members of his family.”

Biden said the killing was a testament to America’s influence and ability to neutralize the threat of terrorism. “We will hunt you down and find you,” he said, sending a strong message to terrorists around the world.

Until a few years ago, the background and identity of Iraqi national al-Qurayshi remained opaque, even to the government and counterterrorism experts.

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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