Kabul, Afghanistan – Following historical patterns of conflict escalation, security researcher Ricardo Valle noted a significant increase in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Valle highlighted previous instances where retaliatory strikes were common between the two nations. However, a recent incident has triggered a stronger reaction from the Afghan Taliban government, setting a new precedent in … Read more
Krasnodar, Russia – Ukrainian drones reportedly launched another attack on an oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, marking a recent series of strikes on Moscow’s oil facilities. The assault occurred around 3 a.m. local time, with local authorities confirming that “several” drones targeted the Slavyansk oil refinery, resulting in a fire at the facility as … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal strongly denounced a violent knife attack on Friday against Maimouna Ndour Faye, a well-known female journalist and director of a private television station. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday near her residence, left Faye hospitalized after sustaining several stab wounds from an unidentified … Read more
London, England – British Members of Parliament (MPs) are facing increased safety concerns amidst escalating tensions over the conflict in the Middle East. The heightened political atmosphere has resulted in a surge of abuse and threats towards MPs and their staff, prompting the need for additional security measures. Labour MPs, known for their vocal stance … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The tensions in the Middle East have risen as explosions struck a natural gas pipeline in Iran early Wednesday, with an official attributing the blasts to a “sabotage and terrorist action” in the country. Details were scarce, as the explosions hit a natural gas pipeline running from Iran’s western Chaharmahal … Read more
Mumbai, India: The Bombay High Court is currently looking into a case involving Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vikram Pawaskar, who has been accused of inciting communal tensions in the Satara and Sangli districts of western Maharashtra. Despite evidence of hate speeches, public incitement of communal tension, and his alleged involvement in a violent attack … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran – Four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran have been sentenced to death by a Tehran court on charges of collaboration with Israel. The Norwegian-based human rights group Hengaw has expressed concern for the lives of the prisoners, citing imminent danger due to political decisions made by the government. The organization reported that the … Read more
Kerman, Iran — Twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani in the city of Kerman resulted in dozens of deaths on Wednesday, described by officials as a terror attack. The explosions occurred on the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s death in a US airstrike and threaten to escalate tensions in the … Read more
DONETSK, Russia – Explosions rocked the city of Donetsk in Russia-occupied territory on New Year’s Eve, with occupation authorities reporting four people killed in an attack, according to the Novyny Donbasu news portal. The shelling started after midnight Moscow time, sparking a fire in the city center, occupation authorities claimed, and videos posted by residents … Read more