<p>ISIS-K, the Islamic State's Afghanistan offshoot, might strike American targets in as little as six months, while al-Qaeda can also improve its capabilities, according to a US Department of Defence official.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of Defense for policy, said before the Senate Armed Services Committee that neither terror organisation poses an immediate danger, but that they must be treated seriously since that might change in a short period.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Watch | ISIS bride convicted in German court for letting 5-year-old Yazidi girl die of thirst</strong></p>

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<p>"I think the intelligence community currently assesses that both ISIS-K and al Qaeda have the intent to conduct external operations, including against the United States. But neither currently can do so, " Kahl said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We could see ISIS-K generate that capability in somewhere between six or 12 months. I think the current assessment by the intelligence community is that al Qaeda would take a year or two to reconstitute that capability. "<br />
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<strong>Watch | Gravitas: The Islamic State has China on its hit list</strong></p>

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<p>Following the Taliban's accession to power and the US military's exit from Afghanistan, Kahl is the latest intelligence or military figure to offer insight into the potential development of Afghan terror threats.<br />
Many of these evaluations disclose a timeframe that runs for roughly a year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the terror organisations' alleged intents, Kahl stated that the risk of an assault on American territory "is at its lowest point since September 11, 2001."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


ISIS-K, the Islamic State's Afghanistan offshoot, might strike American targets in as little as six months, while al-Qaeda can also improve its capabilities, according to a US Department of Defence official.

ISIS-K, the Islamic State's Afghanistan offshoot, might strike American targets in as little as six months, while al-Qaeda can also improve its capabilities, according to a US Department of Defence official. On Tuesday, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of Defense for policy, said before the Senate Armed Services Committee that neither terror organisation poses an immediate danger, but that they must be treated seriously since that might change in a short period. Watch | ISIS bride convicted in German court for letting 5-year-old Yazidi girl die of thirst "I think the intelligence community currently assesses that both ISIS-K and al Qaeda have the intent to conduct external operations, including against the United States. But neither currently can do so, " Kahl said. "We could see ISIS-K generate that capability in somewhere between six or 12 months. I think the current assessment by the intelligence community is that al Qaeda would take a year or two to reconstitute that capability. " Watch | Gravitas: The Islamic State has China on its hit list Following the Taliban's accession to power and the US military's exit from Afghanistan, Kahl is the latest intelligence or military figure to offer insight into the potential development of Afghan terror threats. Many of these evaluations disclose a timeframe that runs for roughly a year. Despite the terror organisations' alleged intents, Kahl stated that the risk of an assault on American territory "is at its lowest point since September 11, 2001." (With inputs from agencies)

ISIS-K could have the capability to attack the US within '6-12 months': Pentagon

<p>In the aftermath of the violence which rocked US Capitol on January 6, federal authorities have been working to identify and charge the rioters. President Donald Trump is facing a second impeachment owing to his role in leading protesters to the Capitol.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, his supporters who stormed the Capitol are seeking formal pardons from the incumbent president before he leaves office in over three days.</p>

<p>Among them is Jenna Ryan, a real estate agent from Texas who took a private jet to Washington to participate in the riots.</p>

<p>After facing arrest by federal authorities, she hopes Trump will pardon her, and many like her.</p>

<p>“We all deserve a pardon”, she reportedly said after surrendering to the FBI on Friday.</p>

<p>In conversation with CBS, she added that she was facing a prison sentence, and that she does not “deserve that”. “I would ask the president of the United States to give me a pardon”, she added.</p>

<p>The attack on US Capitol on January 6 left five people dead, including a police officer.</p>

<p>According to Ryan, she was “displaying” her patriotism at the Capitol, claiming that she was simply listening to her president who told them “to go to the Capitol”.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/a-man-with-a-gun-arrested-by-capitol-police-calls-it-an-honest-mistake-357287" hreflang="en">A man with a gun arrested by Capitol Police calls it an ‘honest mistake’</a></p>

<p>Just before the attack, Ryan said the following in a Facebook video - “We’re gonna go down and storm the Capitol. They’re down there right now and that’s why we came and so that’s what we are going to do. So wish me luck.”</p>

<p>“Life or death, it doesn’t matter. Here we go”, her video added.</p>

<p>“We just stormed the Capital [sic]. It was one of the best days of my life”, she tweeted later.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/far-right-activist-baked-alaska-among-latest-capitol-rioters-arrested-357271" hreflang="en">Far-right activist ‘Baked Alaska’ among latest Capitol rioters arrested</a></p>

<p>Another person - Jacob Chansley who became the most recognisable rioters for his attire including horns, animal skin, and face pain is seeking a pardon as well.<br />
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One of his lawyers, Albert Watkins said that the “honourable thing” to do would be to pardon those who had accepted the “president’s invitation”, The Guardian quoted him as saying.</p>

<p>Chansley currently faces six federal charges.</p>


In the aftermath of the violence which rocked US Capitol on January 6, federal authorities have been working to identify and charge the rioters. President Donald Trump is facing a second impeachment owing to his role in leading protesters to the Capitol.

In the aftermath of the violence which rocked US Capitol on January 6, federal authorities have been working to identify and charge the rioters. President Donald Trump is facing a second impeachment owing to his role in leading protesters to the Capitol. Now, his supporters who stormed the Capitol are seeking formal pardons from the incumbent president before he leaves office in over three days. Among them is Jenna Ryan, a real estate agent from Texas who took a private jet to Washington to participate in the riots. After facing arrest by federal authorities, she hopes Trump will pardon her, and many like her. “We all deserve a pardon”, she reportedly said after surrendering to the FBI on Friday. In conversation with CBS, she added that she was facing a prison sentence, and that she does not “deserve that”. “I would ask the president of the United States to give me a pardon”, she added. The attack on US Capitol on January 6 left five people dead, including a police officer. According to Ryan, she was “displaying” her patriotism at the Capitol, claiming that she was simply listening to her president who told them “to go to the Capitol”. Also read: A man with a gun arrested by Capitol Police calls it an ‘honest mistake’ Just before the attack, Ryan said the following in a Facebook video - “We’re gonna go down and storm the Capitol. They’re down there right now and that’s why we came and so that’s what we are going to do. So wish me luck.” “Life or death, it doesn’t matter. Here we go”, her video added. “We just stormed the Capital [sic]. It was one of the best days of my life”, she tweeted later. Also read: Far-right activist ‘Baked Alaska’ among latest Capitol rioters arrested Another person - Jacob Chansley who became the most recognisable rioters for his attire including horns, animal skin, and face pain is seeking a pardon as well. One of his lawyers, Albert Watkins said that the “honourable thing” to do would be to pardon those who had accepted the “president’s invitation”, The Guardian quoted him as saying. Chansley currently faces six federal charges.

Rioters who attacked US Capitol seek pardons from President Trump

<p>In the aftermath of the attack on the US Capitol, local law enforcement agencies are trying to nab all the perpetrators involved in the incident. As more details of the violence at the Capitol emerge, the police are employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track the rioters.</p>

<p>A controversial facial recognition application by Clearview is reportedly being used by authorities to track people involved in the attack which took place on Wednesday. Many of the perpetrators were seen clicking selfies, and live streaming the incident as the attack took place. This has made the job of the police easier.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the aftermath of the attack, five people including a police officer were pronounced dead. Reported first by The New York Times, Clearview facial recognition witnessed a jump of 26 per cent in the number of searches. Clearview AI CEO Haon Ton-That told Gizmodo about the upsurge in search trends, which began on January 7.<br />
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A plethora of images of the attackers had made the rounds on social networking websites and was broadcast on live television too. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with Washington DC police are using the available evidence to track the attackers, and have also urged people with any information about the details of the perpetrators to come forward.</p>
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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/outgoing-us-capitol-police-chief-says-his-effort-to-get-help-was-thwarted-355952" hreflang="en">Outgoing US Capitol Police chief says his effort to get help was thwarted</a></p>

<p>Gizmodo reported that over 2,400 police agencies in the US are using Clearview's facial recognition technology to recognise the assailants, who are largely seen as pro-Trump supporters.</p>

<p>NYT reported that detectives at the Miami Police Department are using Clearview's technology to identify and charge rioters. They are forwarding the information to the FBI.<br />
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Last week, The Wall Street Journal claimed that the Alabama police department is also using the same technology to identify people from the footage, and then handing over the information to federal investigators.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/us-house-democrats-plan-vote-on-monday-for-removing-trump-over-capitol-riots-355859" hreflang="en">US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots</a><br />
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The Democrats, who are now in control of both the House and the Senate are set to move forward with a second attempt at impeaching Donald Trump from office, just 9 days before he officially leaves the presidential office, handing over the reins to President-elect Joe Biden.</p>


In the aftermath of the attack on the US Capitol, local law enforcement agencies are trying to nab all the perpetrators involved in the incident. As more details of the violence at the Capitol emerge, the police are employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track the rioters.

In the aftermath of the attack on the US Capitol, local law enforcement agencies are trying to nab all the perpetrators involved in the incident. As more details of the violence at the Capitol emerge, the police are employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track the rioters. A controversial facial recognition application by Clearview is reportedly being used by authorities to track people involved in the attack which took place on Wednesday. Many of the perpetrators were seen clicking selfies, and live streaming the incident as the attack took place. This has made the job of the police easier. × In the aftermath of the attack, five people including a police officer were pronounced dead. Reported first by The New York Times, Clearview facial recognition witnessed a jump of 26 per cent in the number of searches. Clearview AI CEO Haon Ton-That told Gizmodo about the upsurge in search trends, which began on January 7. A plethora of images of the attackers had made the rounds on social networking websites and was broadcast on live television too. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with Washington DC police are using the available evidence to track the attackers, and have also urged people with any information about the details of the perpetrators to come forward. Also read: Outgoing US Capitol Police chief says his effort to get help was thwarted Gizmodo reported that over 2,400 police agencies in the US are using Clearview's facial recognition technology to recognise the assailants, who are largely seen as pro-Trump supporters. NYT reported that detectives at the Miami Police Department are using Clearview's technology to identify and charge rioters. They are forwarding the information to the FBI. Last week, The Wall Street Journal claimed that the Alabama police department is also using the same technology to identify people from the footage, and then handing over the information to federal investigators. Also read: US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots The Democrats, who are now in control of both the House and the Senate are set to move forward with a second attempt at impeaching Donald Trump from office, just 9 days before he officially leaves the presidential office, handing over the reins to President-elect Joe Biden.

American agencies using facial recognition tools to nab US Capitol rioters