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High-Ranking Haitian Security Official Kidnapped by Armed Men
WorldBBCNYTnos+10berlingskeSCMPirozhlasorftvn24The Independentindex-hrYahoo+2 more18d ago13 sources

High-Ranking Haitian Security Official Kidnapped by Armed Men

A high-ranking Haitian security official, James Boyard, responsible for military reconstruction, was kidnapped by armed men in the capital. This abduction marks a rare high-level incident amidst ongoing gang violence in the country.

Masked Men Storm Moscow Newspaper Office
Politicsmeduza1mo ago

Masked Men Storm Moscow Newspaper Office

Armed men in masks and camouflage, carrying sledgehammers, stormed the offices of the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper in Moscow, reportedly searching for a nonprofit organization linked to Putin's daughter.

Armed Home Invasion in Maksimir Thwarted by Minor
Worldjutarnji-list2mo ago

Armed Home Invasion in Maksimir Thwarted by Minor

Three armed men broke into a family home in Maksimir, Croatia, early this morning and attacked the 65-year-old owner. A minor present in the house successfully defended the family during the incident.

US Rescues Pilot Shot Down Over Iran
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US Rescues Pilot Shot Down Over Iran

US forces successfully rescued a pilot of an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran, a rescue confirmed by the White House and described by President Donald Trump as a daring operation.

Global Outcry and Palestinian Fears Mount Over New Israeli Death Penalty Law
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+65NYTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkcbcnosruv+57 more3mo ago68 sources

Global Outcry and Palestinian Fears Mount Over New Israeli Death Penalty Law

Families of Palestinian prisoners are protesting against a controversial bill passed by the Israeli Knesset, which allows for the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank, with jailed Palestinians expressing fears of execution without due process. The UN has warned that applying this new law would constitute a war crime, condemning it as 'deeply discriminatory', sparking global outcry.

‘Adventurism has had its day’: speedboat shootout leaves Miami’s exiled Cubans bewildered
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

‘Adventurism has had its day’: speedboat shootout leaves Miami’s exiled Cubans bewildered

Few clues as to how 10 heavily armed men intercepted on stolen speedboat came together from across Florida or what they hoped to achieve Foot traffic was slow outside the Bay of Pigs Museum on Calle Ocho in Miami’s Little Havana neighbourhood. A few tourists in T-shirts and shorts bypassed the gallery dedicated to one of the most fateful days in Cuba’s history and headed instead to nearby Máximo Gómez Park to take photographs of Cuban exiles playing dominoes. This is the street at the heart ...

6 killed in firing, mortar attack on Kech house
WorldDawn4mo ago

6 killed in firing, mortar attack on Kech house

GWADAR: Six members of a single family were killed and three others injured when unidentified armed men opened fire and attacked with a mortar at a house in the Minaz locality of Kech district’s Buleda tehsil, police officials said. According to police sources, the assailants opened indiscriminate gunfire alongside firing a mortar strike, killing six, including at least three children. The injured were immediately shifted to a hospital, with some reported to be in critical condition. Followin...

Prison sentences for 2018 Ghana volunteer scam
Worldla-vanguardia1mo ago

Prison sentences for 2018 Ghana volunteer scam

Prison sentences have been handed down for the 2018 scam involving Spanish teenagers volunteering in Ghana. The organization 'Yes We Help' abandoned dozens of young people in Ghana, where they were assaulted by armed men and had to be evacuated by the embassy.

Ship Approached by Armed Skiff Off Yemen Coast
Worldnaftemporiki2mo ago

Ship Approached by Armed Skiff Off Yemen Coast

A vessel was approached by a skiff carrying armed men while sailing 54 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah port. The incident was reported by the UKMTO maritime security service.

Worldpunch-ng2mo ago

Armed men kill nine in Benue 

At least nine people are dead after suspected armed herders launched an attack on communities in Gwer East, Benue State, during a busy market day. Read More:…

Local Elections Held in 10 Serbian Municipalities
Politicsirozhlasdeloindex-hr+11n1-serbia24urjutarnji-listdanasklix-ban1-bihvijesti-mebalkan-web+3 more3mo ago14 sources

Local Elections Held in 10 Serbian Municipalities

Local elections are underway in ten municipalities across Serbia, with 247,985 citizens eligible to vote for declared lists formed by local ruling parties.

Video of armed men torturing teenage girl in KP’s Domel goes viral
CultureDawn3mo ago

Video of armed men torturing teenage girl in KP’s Domel goes viral

BANNU: A video footage showing armed men torturing a 15-year-old girl in Domel tehsil of Bannu has gone viral on social media. According to local sources, the girl identified as Hamshda was reportedly seen moving around in male clothing and adopting a masculine appearance. She was reportedly seen in Domel and Township areas. They said that despite repeated warnings from her family, she continued to wear clothes of men and roam around. They said that unidentified armed men allegedly abducted t...

Two brothers serving in Bannu police abducted from mosque, killed by militants
PoliticsDawn4mo ago

Two brothers serving in Bannu police abducted from mosque, killed by militants

BANNU: A tragic incident during Taraweeh prayers on Wednesday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district has left the area in mourning after militants raided a mosque and abducted three brothers, two of whom were police personnel. Eyewitnesses reported that 10–12 armed men entered the mosque, held worshippers hostage, and abducted three brothers before fleeing to an unknown location. The abducted individuals were identified as Saeed Akhtar, a clerk at the commissioner’s office, and Amjad and Hazr...

PoliticsMexico News16d ago

Oaxaca Mayor Assassinated After Requesting Protection

Joel Bravo, the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlán in Oaxaca, Mexico, was killed by armed men. Party representatives stated that Bravo had previously informed state authorities of fears for his life and requested government protection at a security meeting on May 11.

Armed Robbery at Benguet Gas Station
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Armed Robbery at Benguet Gas Station

Two unidentified armed men robbed a gas station along Kennon Road in Camp 3, Tuba, Benguet on Sunday evening, May 24, escaping with an estimated P260,000 in cash.

Armed Men Open Fire Near School in Ans, Belgium
Worlddh-les-sports1mo ago

Armed Men Open Fire Near School in Ans, Belgium

Two armed men climbed onto a house roof in Ans, Belgium, and opened fire in the direction of a nearby school. Police quickly intervened, apprehending the two shooters who were reportedly under the influence of drugs.

Former Mali Minister and Junta Critic Abducted
WorldAPle-monden1-serbia+4danasrfi-englishsenewebactualite-cd1mo ago7 sources

Former Mali Minister and Junta Critic Abducted

Armed men have abducted a former Malian minister and lawyer known for his criticism of the ruling military junta, according to his family and various reports. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in the country.

Mexico Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Jardinero'
WorldReutersFTle-monde+19The GuardianAl JazeerafazberlingskeDWSCMPla-repubblicael-mundo+11 more2mo ago22 sources

Mexico Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Jardinero'

Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," a high-ranking leader and successor to "El Mencho" in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. He was captured while attempting to flee and had a $5 million bounty on his head.

Seven Arrested Over Benue Abduction in Nigeria
PoliticsPremium Timespunch-ngvanguard-ng2mo ago3 sources

Seven Arrested Over Benue Abduction in Nigeria

Police in Benue, Nigeria, have arrested seven suspects in connection with an April 15 abduction in Otukpo, with some victims rescued during a joint security operation.

Civilian killed, cop injured as armed men open fire on police in KP’s Lakki Marwat
WorldDawn3mo ago

Civilian killed, cop injured as armed men open fire on police in KP’s Lakki Marwat

A civilian was killed, and a police constable was injured when armed men on motorcycles opened fire on a police patrol in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, officials said. A police official confirmed that the attack occurred in the Serai Naurang town, adding that “a gun battle between the police and the assailants erupted after the firing attack.” The official said the bodies of the civilian and the injured cop were taken to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in the Serai Naurang town...

Police constable martyred as unidentified assailants open fire in Wana
WorldDawn4mo ago

Police constable martyred as unidentified assailants open fire in Wana

LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A police constable was martyred after unidentified armed men opened fire in the Wana tehsil of Lower South Waziristan district, officials said on Tuesday. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Tahir, the attackers carried out a sudden assault in Mughal Khel village, leaving a constable, identified as Attaullah, critically wounded. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. His body was taken to the district headquarters hospital (DHQ) in Wana for legal for...

14 labourers kidnapped in Khuzdar, Barkhan
WorldDawn4mo ago

14 labourers kidnapped in Khuzdar, Barkhan

QUETTA: Armed men abducted 14 workers of a construction company wor­king on a government project and at a crushing plant at two different places in Khuzdar and Barkhan districts of Balochistan, police said on Sunday. A senior police officer said the armed men barged into the construction company’s camp in Mula area, some 60 km from Khuzdar, and kidnapped 11 workers including a project manager. “Six labourers belonged to Sindh province who were working with the com­pany while five others are r...

Nigeria: At least 38 killed after armed 'bandits' open fire in Zamfara village
WorldTimes of IndiaDaily SabahPremium Times4mo ago3 sources

Nigeria: At least 38 killed after armed 'bandits' open fire in Zamfara village

At least 38 people were killed in a pre-dawn attack by armed men on Dutse Dan Ajiya village in Nigeria's Zamfara State. Local authorities reported the remote village, with limited access, was besieged by 'bandits' who opened fire indiscriminately. This incident highlights the ongoing violence in the region despite military deployments.