Salman Rushdie.
Indian-born British-American novelist (born 1947)
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Matar committed the 2022 stabbing attack against Salman Rushdie.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Alex Gibney, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, and her partner are collaborating on a documentary about the 2022 stabbing attack involving Salman Rushdie.Some support1 report
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Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie, while Rushdie called for the study of British Empire history, amid discussions of India's pre-colonial wealth.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Federal conviction follows 2022 stabbing involving Salman Rushdie in New York.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Hezbollah is linked to a militant group attack motive involving Salman Rushdie.Well supported12 reports
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Around Salman Rushdie this week
News at the entities that move Salman Rushdie most-
Ruhollah Khomeini TransactionalActivists blame the legacy of Ruhollah Khomeini for political repression.Moves Salman Rushdie
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Hezbollah OperationalPrater committed arson in Tennessee, linked to the Christchurch attack, and provided material support to Hezbollah.Moves Salman Rushdie
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New York TransactionalLegislation is being proposed in New York to speed up the process of selling foreclosed homes.Moves Salman Rushdie
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Algeria Mentioned togetherEgypt is seeking to deepen economic partnerships with Algeria.Moves Salman Rushdie
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British Empire Mentioned togetherMahatma Gandhi was imprisoned by the British colonial government.Moves Salman Rushdie
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Chautauqua Shared contextGeorge Borrello advocated for increased government funding for disabled families in Chautauqua.Moves Salman Rushdie
Connections
The 10 strongest of 14, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Hezbollah Operational
Hezbollah has targeted Salman Rushdie due to his controversial views and the associated fatwa.
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Matar Transactional
Matar attacked Salman Rushdie during a talk in 2022, resulting in a stabbing incident.
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Ruhollah Khomeini Transactional
Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie.
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Chautauqua Institution Transactional
Salman Rushdie is scheduled to participate in a literary program at the Chautauqua Institution.
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New York Transactional
The relationship is defined by the 2022 stabbing incident and the subsequent federal conviction that took place within New York's jurisdiction.
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Alex Gibney Transactional
The two entities are currently collaborating on a documentary concerning the attack on Salman Rushdie.
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Rachel Eliza Griffiths Mentioned together
The entities are documented as a married couple who experienced a tragedy.
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Algeria Mentioned together
The entities are thematically linked through international responses to attacks on writers.
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Chautauqua Shared context
A was physically located in the area of Chautauqua when a major event took place.
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British Empire Mentioned together
Salman Rushdie advocates for the teaching of British Empire history.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
5 events- Matar committed the 2022 stabbing attack against Salman Rushdie.
- Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie, while Rushdie called for the study of British Empire history, amid discussions of India's pre-colonial wealth.
- Federal conviction follows 2022 stabbing involving Salman Rushdie in New York.
- Hezbollah is linked to a militant group attack motive involving Salman Rushdie.
- Organization shelters endangered writers from Algeria, including Salman Rushdie, amid attacks on writers.