Early Wednesday, a gunman opened fire on the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, injuring a security guard before his arrest, according to the Lebanese Army. The embassy confirmed the wounding of the guard but did not specify the severity of the injury. Lebanese security forces and the embassy’s security team responded to “small-arms fire” near the […]
Category Archives: SECURITY
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May
May
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that the National Rifle Association (NRA) can proceed with its First Amendment claim against Maria Vullo, a former New York regulator. The decision, penned by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, revives the NRA’s free speech fight against Vullo, who previously headed the New York Department of Financial Services. Vullo […]
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May
May
The buzz of Israeli quadcopter drones has become a grim harbinger in Wadi Gaza, where six Palestinians were killed while trying to access aid or return home. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from the tragic scene where lives are being cut short with shocking regularity. As the world watches in horror, the G7 finance leaders […]
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May
May
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The court’s decision, read by Judge Nawaf Salam, was in response to an urgent application by South Africa, which argued that previous measures regarding the Gaza war were insufficient. Israeli officials promptly […]
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May
May
Robert Pickton, a 74-year-old convicted serial killer, is in a medically induced coma and on life support after an assault by a fellow inmate at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec. The attack, confirmed as “major” by Correctional Service Canada (CSC), occurred four days ago. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Hughes Beaulieu confirmed that Pickton remains in […]
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May
May
Hopeson Adorye, a prominent member of the Movement for Change, faced charges for publishing false news on Thursday morning (May 23, 2024) at the Dansoman Circuit Court in Accra. His arrest occurred a day prior. Adorye, escorted by armed police officers, appeared in court in handcuffs. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was […]
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May
May
An attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday was thwarted, resulting in the death of the coup leader and the arrest of approximately 50 individuals, including three American citizens, according to an army spokesperson. Gunfire was heard around 4 a.m. in the capital, Kinshasa. Armed men attacked the presidential residence in […]
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May
May
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is pushing for arrest warrants against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the ensuing Gaza conflict. ICC’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan revealed this in an exclusive interview with […]
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May
May
The UK government anticipates spending at least £4.7bn on post-Brexit border controls, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). These controls, which have faced repeated delays, have been criticized by the public spending watchdog. The introduction of border checks on goods from the EU in April was marked by “significant issues,” including […]
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May
May
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Harbin, China, a city once called “Little Moscow” due to its significant Russian population and architecture. This visit follows his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they pledged to deepen their military and economic ties. Putin praised the “warm and comradely” talks with Xi, who reciprocated by calling […]
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May
May
French police shot and killed an armed man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen on Friday, according to the Interior Ministry. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed the suspect’s death in a post on X, praising the police officers for their quick response and courage. Police arrived at the scene at […]
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May
May
President Bola Tinubu received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) on Nigeria’s extended continental shelf project yesterday. The project aims to extend Nigeria’s maritime boundaries according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982. The President commended the team of experts who worked diligently to advance the […]
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May
May
On Wednesday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was critically injured in an assassination attempt in Handlova, as reported by the government office. Fico, 59, was immediately taken to a local hospital and then airlifted to Banska Bystrica for urgent treatment. A Reuters witness reported hearing several shots after a government meeting in Handlova, northeast of […]
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May
May
President William Ruto has urged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to help combat climate change, which he identified as the biggest threat to the country’s development and prosperity. Speaking at a pass-out parade for KDF officers in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, the President expressed confidence in the military’s ability to tackle climate change. He asked […]
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May
May
French prison officers staged protests across the country after gunmen shot and killed two officers, freeing a convict linked to drug-related crimes. The ambush occurred at a Normandy motorway toll. On Wednesday morning, prison officers blocked entrances and burned pallets and tires at various prisons. A minute’s silence was observed at 11 am to honor […]