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- India-Cambodia joint military exercise concludes in Pune
December 7, 2024
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 ...
- New South Wales: Police charge man over fire, explosions at Gosford CBD legal offices
December 6, 2024
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, ...
- Cyprus: Hand grenade attack behind Limassol house explosion
December 6, 2024
Police have confirmed that a defensive hand grenade was used in an explosion that occurred at a residential property in Limassol early Friday morning. According to Limassol CID, a 63-year-old retired ...
- India: Karnataka police wins national counter explosive device competition
December 6, 2024
In a first, the Karnataka police have won the top award in the national counter improvised explosive device (CIED) competition. The Internal Security Division (ISD) – CIED of Centre for ...
- Lebanon: Deminers back in action as critical task awaits in southern Lebanon
December 6, 2024
Despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, most of the Lebanese people displaced over the past three months have already started returning to their homes. However, for most, it is ...
- Alberta: Calgary International Airport introduces CT X-Ray scanning
December 6, 2024
In an effort to cut wait times, the Calgary International Airport has launched a new screening line — allowing passengers to leave liquids and electronics in their carry-on bag during ...
- Pentagon releases classified strategy for countering drones
December 6, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has signed a classified strategy that aims to create a unified and comprehensive approach across the Defense Department to countering drones, an acknowledgment of the systems’ ...
- Children at Risk: The Dangerous Impacts of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
December 6, 2024
Conflicts across the globe illustrate the devastating humanitarian consequences when urban areas become theatres of war. The use of explosive weapons in these environments carries numerous implications for civilians, including ...
- Sweden jails 3 over explosives planted at Israeli defense firm
December 5, 2024
A Swedish court on Thursday jailed three men for planting explosives outside an Israeli military technology firm in Gothenburg in June, the ruling said. Two insulated flasks packed with plastic explosives ...
- Czechs have raised over €8 million for drones for Ukraine in one year
December 5, 2024
The Czech initiative to raise funds for the purchase of drones for the Ukrainian military has raised more than CZK 203 million (over €8 million) to date. Skupina D, an ...
- Pakistan: Levies officer’s vehicle damaged in Qila Abdullah explosion
December 5, 2024
The vehicle of a senior Levies officer was attacked in an explosion in Qila Abdullah Bazaar, on Wednesday. Officials said that an improvised explosive device (IED) was planted close to ...
- Chinese Vessel Hijacked off Somalia
December 5, 2024
Armed men, suspected to be pirates, have hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel off the northeast coast of Puntland, Somalia. At least 18 crew members were onboard at the time of ...
- Demining Ukraine’s Farmland: Progress, Adaptation, and Needs
December 5, 2024
More than one thousand days into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, landmine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contamination on Ukrainian farmland remains a complex and pervasive challenge for Ukraine’s ...
- Nigeria: Lakurawa terrorist group responsible for Zamfara explosion
December 5, 2024
The Zamfara State Police Command has identified members of the Lakurawa terrorist group as responsible for the deadly explosion that occurred on the Gusau-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area. The ...
- Syrian rebels enter Hama, pushing army from key city
December 5, 2024
Syrian rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama on Thursday, bringing the insurgents a major new victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria and dealing a new blow to President ...
- INTERPOL: More than 28,000 kg of explosives, 3,400 IEDs seized in South America
December 5, 2024
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – An operation in South America has resulted in the seizure of more than 28,000kg of explosive materials, 3,400 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and thousands of other ...
- UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community
December 4, 2024
A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire ...
- DR Congo: Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people
December 4, 2024
At least 79 people have died from an unknown disease that is causing flu-like symptoms in south-western Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry says. The health ministry says the ...
- UNIFIL and UNMAS hail partnership in demining in south Lebanon
December 4, 2024
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) today highlighted the achievements realized together in south Lebanon while vowing to continue the dangerous ...
- Somalia: At least three people killed in blast and shooting attacks
December 3, 2024
At least two people were killed and several others wounded on Tuesday in a bomb attack on a small café in Afgoye town, about 30 km south of the Somali ...
- Texas: Man found with bombs in White Settlement planned to attack church
December 3, 2024
The man detained in White Settlement last week after police found explosives in his vehicle told authorities he was planning to attack a North Texas church, according to a report ...
- Ireland: Discovery of suspected pipe bombs linked to violent gang feud in West Dublin
December 3, 2024
Gardaí suspect the discovery of suspected pipe bombs in West Dublin may be linked to a violent feud between gangs in the north Clondalkin area. Ballyfermot Garda Station had to be ...
- UK: Unexploded ordnance made safe in Portsmouth
December 3, 2024
A piece of unexploded ordnance that led to buildings along a seafront being evacuated has been safely removed. Cordons were put in place in the Pier Road area of in ...
- Pakistan: Two security personnel injured in Noshki attack
December 3, 2024
Two security personnel were injured in an armed attack by unknown assailants at the gate of a security forces’ camp in Noshki on Monday. In response, the security forces immediately ...
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