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Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect Hadi Matar convicted in New York terrorism trial

In this courtroom sketch, Hadi Matar, center, sits in federal court during his terrorism trial for his alleged attack on Salman Rushdie, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Alexandra Newbould via AP)

Published 11 days ago

Salman Rushdie testifies at terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him

In this courtroom sketch, Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Lynch, left, gestures toward defendant Hadi Matar, foreground, during opening remarks in Matar's terrorism trial for his alleged attack on Salman Rushdie, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in federal court in Buffalo, N.Y.

Published 18 days ago

Terrorism trial set to open in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that include engaging in an act of transnational terrorism. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence.

Published 19 days ago

Quote of the day by Salman Rushdie: ‘People don't like being around despair…’

Salman Rushdie speaks during the opening of the "Literature in the mist" festival in Austria, in March 2026.

Published 52 days ago

Report: Kerala Literature Festival, 2026

Abdul Razak Gurnah (centre) and Kiran Desai (right) in conversation with Anindita Ghose at KLF 2026. (Kerala Literature Festival)

Published 156 days ago

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U.S, UK, France condemn attack on Salman Rushdie; ‘Nothing justifies fatwa'

U.S, UK, France condemn attack on Salman Rushdie; ‘Nothing justifies fatwa'

‘Fatwa fired like bullet’: Iran’s supreme leader, media hails Rushdie’s attacker

‘Fatwa fired like bullet’: Iran’s supreme leader, media hails Rushdie’s attacker

Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage in New York State | Key details | Watch

Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage in New York State | Key details | Watch

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