# Al-Qaida Is Stronger Than Ever | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-11T02:43:47+00:00
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, al-Qaida isn’t just alive—it’s stronger than ever, with a decentralized network spanning thousands of fighters across the globe, backed by millions in funding, cutting-edge tech, and evolving tactics like AI recruitment and drone warfare. Once thought defunct, the group is now more adaptable and dangerous, led quietly by Saif al-Adel, who’s steering it toward long-term, cell-based operations while quietly building capabilities in cyberattacks and even chemical weapons research. Experts warn this isn’t a fading threat—it’s a growing one, harder to track and increasingly lethal. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/69ab77ee6f6b9eb7

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