Category Archives: SECURITY

Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Targets Senior Hezbollah Official, Escalating Regional Tensions

Damaged building after airstrike targeting Hezbollah commander

Damaged building after airstrike targeting Hezbollah commander

Israel conducted an airstrike on southern Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, on Tuesday, targeting a senior Hezbollah commander allegedly responsible for recent attacks on Israeli civilians. The strike, which killed one woman and injured several others, has heightened tensions in the region and raised concerns about potential escalation. The Israeli military claimed the attack was in response […]

Violent Protests at Southport Mosque Leave 39 Officers Hurt

Southport Mosque Clashes: 39 Police Officers Injured in Violent Protests

Riot police hold back protesters near a burning police vehicle Credit: Getty Images

Thirty-nine police officers were injured in violent clashes that erupted outside a mosque in Southport, as protesters hurled bricks, masonry, and fireworks at law enforcement. The incident, which occurred following a stabbing attack that claimed the lives of three children, has left the community in shock and grief. Footage circulating on social media captured a […]

Machado Urges Maduro to Accept Defeat as Protests Sweep Venezuela

**Security Forces Clash with Opposition Protesters in Caracas Over Presidential Election Results** Members of the Bolivarian National Police and the Bolivarian National Guard engaged in confrontations with opposition demonstrators during protests against the presidential election results in Caracas, Venezuela, on Monday.

**Security Forces Clash with Opposition Protesters in Caracas Over Presidential Election Results** Members of the Bolivarian National Police and the Bolivarian National Guard engaged in confrontations with opposition demonstrators during protests against the presidential election results in Caracas, Venezuela, on Monday. Photograph: Henry Chirinos/EPA

Caracas, Venezuela – María Corina Machado, the opposition leader challenging Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian regime, has urged the Venezuelan president to accept that his exit from power is inevitable. This call comes amidst growing protests against Maduro’s disputed claim of winning a third term in Sunday’s election. The government-controlled electoral authority officially proclaimed Maduro the victor […]

Tensions Escalate Between Israel and Hezbollah, Raising Fears of Regional War

Israeli forces operate in the Gaza Strip

Israel has cautioned that it would not hesitate to unleash a sustained bombardment on Lebanon, akin to the campaign in Gaza, should Hezbollah undertake provocative measures. (Reuters: Dylan Martinez)

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have reached a critical point, sparking fears of a full-scale regional war. The escalation follows a deadly rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which killed at least 12 people and injured more than 20, including children and teenagers. The attack, which occurred on a soccer pitch in Majdal Shams, […]

Unyielding Spirit: Hezbollah Supporters Defy Israeli Threats in Beirut

Unyielding Spirit Hezbollah Supporters Defy Israeli Threats in Beirut

Hundreds of passionate Hezbollah supporters gathered in the bustling streets of Beirut late Sunday afternoon, undeterred by the escalating threats from Israeli politicians. The Israeli government has accused Hezbollah of orchestrating the tragic massacre of young football players in the Golan Heights, but the Lebanese group and its supporters remain steadfast in their denial. “We […]

Nationwide Vigils Planned for Sonya Massey, Black Woman Shot by Police

On July 22, 2024, protesters march from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church to Comer Cox Park in a peace rally for Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her home by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy on July 6.

On July 22, 2024, protesters march from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church to Comer Cox Park in a peace rally for Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her home by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy on July 6. Photo by: Thomas J. Turney/The State Journal-Register.

As the nation grapples with the disturbing footage of a sheriff’s deputy shooting Sonya Massey in the face, vigils are set to take place across the country this weekend to honor her memory. Activists have designated Sunday as a National Day of Mourning for Massey, with gatherings scheduled in New York, Los Angeles, and Massey’s […]

At Least 30 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School, Palestinian Officials Report

Bodies of Palestinian, including children, are brought to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital after Israeli attack on Al-Qashtat family house in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.

Bodies of Palestinian, including children, are brought to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital after Israeli attack on Al-Qashtat family house in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on July 27, 2024. Ashraf Amra/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

At least 30 people have been killed and over 100 injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir-al Balah, central Gaza, where thousands were sheltering, according to Palestinian officials. The Israeli military stated it launched the strike to destroy a Hamas command and control center inside the compound. Most of the victims arriving […]

Sky High Tension: US and Canada Intercept Russian and Chinese Jets Near Alaska

Sky High Tension US and Canada Intercept Russian and Chinese Jets Near Alaska

Aerial defense took center stage when the United States and Canada intercepted a combined force of Russian and Chinese bombers operating in international airspace near Alaska. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported the incident, which involved two Russian TU-95 and two Chinese H-6 military aircraft within Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on […]

AUKUS Submarine Endeavor: Slow, Costly, but Worth the Wait, Says Top Brass

Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, Australian Submarine Agency boss.

Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, Australian Submarine Agency boss.

At the Indian Ocean Defence and Security conference in Perth, Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, the head of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), painted a realistic picture of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine project. The endeavor, he warned, will be a lengthy, expensive journey fraught with setbacks, requiring “strategic patience” from all stakeholders. “We have a long […]

Shocking Footage Leads to Manchester Police Officer’s Suspension

Protesters seen outside Rochdale Police Station.

Protesters are seen outside Rochdale Police Station. Pic Story Picture Agency/Shutterstock

In a shocking turn of events, a police officer has been suspended following the release of a disturbing video on social media. The footage, captured at Manchester Airport, shows a suspect being kicked in the head and stamped on by the officer. The suspect, identified as Fahir, appears in an Instagram video alongside his lawyer, […]

Tragic Horror Crash Near Wakefield Claims Lives of Six, Including Two Young Girls

The scene on the A61 in Wakefield, following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon in which four adults and two children died

The scene on the A61 in Wakefield, following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon in which four adults and two children died Danny Lawson/PA Wire

A devastating crash near Wakefield has claimed the lives of six individuals, including two young girls. The local MP described the incident as “devastating.” The fatal accident occurred on Sunday afternoon when a car collided with a motorbike on the A61 between Staincross, Barnsley, and Newmillerdam, Wakefield. The two girls, a woman, and a man […]

Councillor Acts as Human Shield to Quell Leeds Riots

Gipton and Harehills ward councillor Mothin Ali has been hailed as a hero

Gipton and Harehills ward councillor Mothin Ali has been hailed as a hero.

A local councillor, Mothin Ali, has been lauded for his heroic efforts to quell the violence that broke out on Thursday night in Leeds. Ali, a Green Party councillor for Gipton and Harehills ward, returned home at 3am on Friday after attempting to prevent people from fueling the fires and throwing objects. He was captured […]

Violence Erupts in Leeds: Police Car Overturned, Bus Torched, and Fires in Harehills

Fires burn in the Harehills area of Leeds

Fires burn in the Harehills area of Leeds: via REUTERS

Chaos erupted in Leeds on Thursday night as rioters flipped a police car and set a double-decker bus ablaze. Residents in the Harehills area were advised to stay indoors when officers were dispatched to Luxor Street around 5 pm due to a disturbance involving agency workers and children. While the children were moved to safety, […]

Assassin Thomas Crooks Researched Trump, Biden, and UK Royal Before Shooting

According to FBI investigators, Thomas Matthew Crooks researched multiple high-profile individuals and celebrities in preparation for his intended assault.

According to FBI investigators, Thomas Matthew Crooks researched multiple high-profile individuals and celebrities in preparation for his intended assault. Getty Images

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the failed assassin, researched former President Donald Trump’s schedule and movements before shooting, according to FBI investigators. He also looked into President Biden and a member of the British royal family. Investigators revealed Crooks’ search history to lawmakers on Wednesday. The 20-year-old had searched for Trump’s appearance dates and the Democratic National […]

Israel Awaited Deif’s Visit Before Striking Salameh’s Compound – Report

The location struck by an Israeli operation aimed at Hamas's elusive military commander, Muhammad Deif, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

The location struck by an Israeli operation aimed at Hamas's elusive military commander, Muhammad Deif, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Getty Images.

Israel monitored Rafa’a Salameh, the Khan Younis Brigade commander, for weeks before striking his location on Saturday. The goal was to target Muhammad Deif, Hamas’s military commander, who Israel believed would visit, according to a New York Times report citing Israeli officials. Israel thinks Deif was present on Saturday, leading to the strike that killed […]