Category Archives: SECURITY

UNRWA Staff Among 18 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza School Shelter

Rescue efforts underway at Unrwa school in Nuseirat, Gaza, following Israeli strike.

Rescue efforts underway at Unrwa school in Nuseirat, Gaza, following Israeli strike: Getty Images

An Israeli airstrike on a central Gaza school, which was serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians, has resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, according to the Hamas-run territory’s civil defence agency. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) confirmed that six of its staff members were among the fatalities. […]

Israeli Airstrike Targets Senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut

People and members of the military inspect the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday.

People and members of the military inspect the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday. Mohamed Azakir/Reuters

An Israeli airstrike targeted a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Beirut on Friday, marking a significant escalation in hostilities between the two sides and raising concerns of a full-scale war. The strike, which involved an F-35 warplane launching four missiles into the Jamous area of Dahiyeh, hit a residential building, according to Lebanon’s state-run news […]

Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Claim Lives of 23 Syrian Workers and a Lebanese National

Netanyahu Vows Continued Strikes as Displacement in Lebanon Surpasses 200,000

Netanyahu Vows Continued Strikes as Displacement in Lebanon Surpasses 200,000. Gatty Images

In a devastating turn of events, Israeli airstrikes in northeast Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 23 Syrian refugees and a Lebanese national, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes, which occurred on Thursday, targeted a building housing workers, highlighting the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Additionally, an airstrike on an apartment building […]

Israel Grinds to a Halt: General Strike Protests Netanyahu’s Handling of Hostage Crisis

Nationwide Strike in Israel as Public Anger Mounts Over Hostage Deaths

Pic: Reuters

A general strike brought much of Israel to a standstill on Monday, reflecting escalating public anger over the Netanyahu government’s failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The strike follows the deaths of six captives in Gaza over the weekend, marking one of the most significant expressions of public discontent since Hamas’s […]

Colt Gray and Father Face Murder Charges in Georgia High School Shooting

Colt Gray spotted in Barrow County Courthouse

Colt Gray spotted in Barrow County Courthouse (Reuters )

A 14-year-old boy and his father appeared in court for the first time on Friday, facing charges related to a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Colt Gray, a student at the school, and his father, Colin Gray, 54, were arrested following the incident on Wednesday that left four people dead and […]

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Results in Dozens of Fatalities

At least 93 people were killed in the strike, said the director of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City

At least 93 people were killed in the strike, said the director of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City (EPA)

An Israeli airstrike targeting a school in Gaza City, which was sheltering displaced Palestinians, has resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, according to Hamas-run authorities in the territory. The incident occurred at al-Taba’een school, which was reportedly serving as a shelter for over 1,000 individuals, including many who had recently fled from the […]

Ukrainian Forces Secure Territorial Gains in Russia, Capture Hundreds of Troops

Ukrainian Forces Consolidate Gains in Russian Territory, Capture Hundreds of Troops

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KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian forces are working to secure their recent territorial gains in Russia, following a successful offensive that has captured hundreds of Russian soldiers. This bold incursion, now in its second week, has significantly boosted Ukrainian morale and dealt a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions. The offensive has made substantial progress […]

New Wave of Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Targets Ukrainian Regions

Ukraine Faces Intensified Russian Attacks Following Power Grid Assault

Ukraine Faces Intensified Russian Attacks Following Power Grid Assault. Getty Images

Russia unleashed a new wave of missile and drone attacks on several Ukrainian regions, resulting in at least four fatalities, according to Ukraine’s military. This assault follows a significant attack on Ukraine’s power grid the previous day. In the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, two individuals were killed when a hotel was destroyed, as […]

Israeli Forces Conduct Major Raids in West Bank, Jenin Under Siege

West Bank Under Fire: Israeli Military Operations Result in Nine Fatalities

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In a significant escalation of tensions, Israeli military forces have conducted extensive raids across the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least nine individuals, according to Palestinian officials. The city of Jenin has been effectively sealed off, with Israeli forces blocking all exit and entry points, including access to hospitals. Kamal Abu […]

Ukrainian Forces Down Russian Jet, Oil Depot Ablaze in Rostov

Russian Fighter Jet Downed Over Donetsk as Oil Depot Burns in Rostov

Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets were used to shoot down Russian missiles this week, Zelensky said (AP)

Ukrainian troops have successfully downed a Russian Su-25 fighter jet over the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk, while a drone strike ignited an oil depot in the southern Russian region of Rostov. The Su-25, known by NATO as the “Frogfoot,” was shot down while engaging Ukrainian forces. Footage released by Ukraine’s 28th Brigade shows […]

Jordan Parlour Jailed for Inciting Violence via Social Media During Riots

Jordan Parlour in the West Yorkshire Police station

Jordan Parlour. Pic: West Yorkshire Police

Jordan Parlour has become the first person to be imprisoned for social media posts related to the nationwide riots that erupted following the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport. Parlour was sentenced to 20 months in prison at Leeds Crown Court after pleading guilty to publishing written material intended to stir racial hatred. […]

Ukrainian Forces Ambush Russian Convoy in Kursk, Kremlin Declares Emergency

Ukrainian emergency services and rescue workers respond to the site of a destroyed supermarket following a Russian attack in Kostyantynivka, eastern Donetsk region, on Friday.

Ukrainian emergency services and rescue workers respond to the site of a destroyed supermarket following a Russian attack in Kostyantynivka, eastern Donetsk region, on Friday. Photo: Roman Pilipey/AFP via Getty

Kursk, Russia — Ukrainian forces conducted an overnight ambush on a Russian convoy approximately 25 miles inside the international border in Russia’s Kursk province. The Kremlin has declared a federal emergency and announced the deployment of additional forces to counter the four-day incursion, which has significantly undermined its credibility. A video circulated by Russian military […]

Swift Justice Deters Far-Right Rioters in England, Policing Minister Affirms

Swift Justice Deters Far-Right Rioters in England, Policing Minister Affirms

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Far-right rioters in England have been deterred by the administration of “swift justice,” according to Policing Minister Diana Johnson. She warned that further arrests and charges would be brought against suspects. Johnson attributed the de-escalation of violence on Wednesday night to the rapid mobilization of police officers, stating that this had a significant deterrent effect. […]

Fears of Regional War as Iran Hosts Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Amid Revenge Calls

Mourners congregate around a vehicle transporting the coffins of Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard.

Mourners congregate around a vehicle transporting the coffins of Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA

A funeral procession for the assassinated Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was held in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Thursday, amid fears that his killing, blamed on Israel, could escalate into a regional war. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led the prayers over the coffins of Haniyeh and his bodyguard, draped in traditional […]

Venezuelan Protests Intensify as International Observers Question Election Integrity

Demonstrators hold Venezuela's national flag to contest the election outcome that granted President Nicolas Maduro a third term, in Maracaibo, Venezuela.

Demonstrators hold Venezuela's national flag to contest the election outcome that granted President Nicolas Maduro a third term, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia

CARACAS – Protests erupted across Venezuela on Tuesday, with demonstrators demanding that President Nicolas Maduro acknowledge his defeat in Sunday’s election, as a major international observer concluded the vote was undemocratic. The protests, which the government has labeled as an attempted “coup,” began on Monday after the electoral authority declared Maduro the winner with 51% […]


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