Mexico: La Linea, Sinaloa cartel unleash violence in Chihuahua

Mexican authorities say they have “restored order” in parts of the state of Chihuahua where organized criminal gangs engaged in violent confrontations in the past few days. Mexican media reported clashes between La Linea and cells of the Sinaloa cartel Read More …

UK: Bomb disposal team carries out controlled explosion in Cambridgeshire field

A bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion in a Cambridgeshire field in Yelling, northeast of St Neots, last week, after police officers came across ammunition that did not appear to be stable. A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “Last Read More …

Seychelles and Kenya experts train to identify and manage hazardous lab waste

Experts from Seychelles and Kenya met to enhance their skills and ability to identify and manage various types of infectious laboratory waste through a week-long training session. The initiative is part of the European Union’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Read More …

Germany: 3 men arrested over suspected preparations for an Islamic extremist attack

Two young men who sympathized with the Islamic State group and a suspected accomplice have been arrested in Germany for allegedly making preparations for an attack, authorities said Tuesday. The two German Lebanese brothers aged 15 and 20 from the Read More …

Pakistan: Two killed in motorcycle explosion in Qilla Abdullah

On Monday, police reported that two individuals riding a motorcycle laden with explosives were killed in southwestern Pakistan. According to the police, the incident occurred when the explosives on the motorcycle detonated near a police station, killing the riders. The Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: IED found on Srinagar-Baramulla highway

The Army on Monday averted a major terror incident after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered on the Srinagar- Baramulla national highway. Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said on Monday that IED was recovered and diffused at National Highway-1. Officials said 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cyprus: Hand grenade attack behind Limassol house explosion

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 woman reported to police at 07:10 on Friday that Read More …

India: Karnataka police wins national counter explosive device competition

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 Counter Terrorism (CCT ISD-CIED) won the prestigious National Joint Counter Read More …

Lebanon: Deminers back in action as critical task awaits in southern Lebanon

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 not a happy homecoming. According to the World Bank, Read More …

Alberta: Calgary International Airport introduces CT X-Ray scanning

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 security check. CT technology uses three-dimensional, rotatable X-ray imaging — Read More …