Iraq: IED blast targets Turkish military convoy in Duhok

An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated, targeting a Turkish military convoy in the Bamarni district, north of Duhok, a security source reported on Monday. The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the IED was planted on the roadside and remotely Read More …

UK: Man to stand trial accused of having items to make explosive devices

A man will stand trial next year accused of having items to make explosive devices. Shazad Khan faced the allegation as he appeared in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday. The indictment claims the 51 year-old Read More …

Leveraging new technology for a mine-free future

The devastating legacy of armed conflict – often marked by the indiscriminate use of landmines, improvised explosive devices and other explosive ordnance – poses a significant humanitarian challenge. Innovation in mine action With over 25 years of experience, UNOPS has Read More …

India: Three killed in Murshidabad crude bomb explosion

At least three were killed and several others sustained injuries in an explosion whilst allegedly producing illegal crude bombs in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, according to police reports on Monday. The incident occurred late Sunday night in Khoyertala village within Read More …

Wuhan lab samples hold no close relatives to virus behind COVID

After years of rumours that the virus that causes COVID-19 escaped from a laboratory in China, the virologist at the centre of the claims has presented data on dozens of new coronaviruses collected from bats in southern China. At a Read More …

Russia: FSB warns of growing attempts by foreign intel services to drag Russians into terrorism

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) reported an increase in the number of attempts by foreign special services, including Ukrainian ones, to remotely involve Russians into terrorist activities through blackmail, deception or bribery. “We warn of increased activity by special services Read More …

Ukraine: Explosives technicians neutralize unexploded warhead of Kh-101 missile in Chernivtsi region

Explosives technicians from Ukraine’s National Police have neutralized an unexploded warhead from a Russian Kh-101 missile in the southwestern Chernivtsi region. Law enforcement officers discovered the unexploded warhead of the missile outside a populated area in the Dnistrovskyi district. Bomb Read More …

Syrian Rebel Leader Still Has $10 Million U.S. Bounty on His Head

Ahmad al-Sharaa, known as Muhammad al-Jawlani or Abu Muhammad al-Golani, the leader of the Syrian rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad and have taken over the country, still has a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head as a wanted terrorist. Read More …

Israel: IDF takes over Syrian Hermon, strikes Syrian chemical weapons factory

The IDF, on Sunday afternoon, took over the Syrian side of the Mount Hermon mountain range to expand a demilitarized buffer zone along the border with Syria and also at several other points of significance for defense. The Hermon range Read More …

Russia: 12 detained over terror plot in Dagestan

Twelve individuals accused of planning a large-scale terrorist attack have been detained in Russia’s southern Dagestan Republic, local media reported Saturday. Law enforcement officers seized two improvised explosive devices, a ton of ammonium nitrate, as well as weapons and ammunition Read More …

Syria: Opposition fighters declare Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted

Syria opposition forces have declared that the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end, hours after fighters entered the capital, Damascus, following a lightning advance across the country. In a statement broadcast live on Syrian national Read More …

India to create comprehensive anti-drone unit for border security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India will soon create a comprehensive anti-drone unit to secure its borders as the “menace” of unmanned aerial vehicles is going to get serious in the coming days. Addressing BSF troops during Read More …

Colombia: Motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in killing 1 and injuring 14

A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, killing the driver and injuring 14 others, authorities said. Officers had been conducting inspections in the community of Las Penas in the Jamundi municipality to Read More …

US announces $988 million military aid package for Ukraine

The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion on Saturday. The package nearly halves the available $2.21 billion remaining in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative as Read More …

Pakistan: Two Separate Attacks in South Waziristan Claim Seven Lives, Including Four FC Personnel

In South Waziristan, two separate attacks left seven people dead, including four Frontier Corps (FC) personnel. According to sources, an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a bomb disposal vehicle of the security forces in Karam, an area in tehsil Ladha Read More …

Nigeria: Another explosion hits Zamfara community, passengers killed

Another Improvised Explosive Device (IED) has exploded with a truck carrying grains and some persons in Zamfara by a new terrorists group, Lakurawa. The incident occurred Friday evening along Malele village to Dansadau area in Maru local government of Zamfara Read More …

India-Cambodia joint military exercise concludes in Pune

The first edition of CambodiaIndia Bilateral Army Exercise (CINBAXI) successfully concluded on Friday, marking a significant milestone in strengthening military cooperation and interoperability between the two nations. The joint exercise saw active participation from both the Cambodian and Indian contingents, Read More …

New South Wales: Police charge man over fire, explosions at Gosford CBD legal offices

A man has been charged over explosions at two separate legal offices in Gosford. Dozens of employees were evacuated from a building on Donnison Street just after 2:30pm on Thursday, with some reporting black smoke coming from the third floor. Read More …