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Members of the outlawed Jamaat-ul-Ahrar gang attacked the main entrance of a Rangers camp in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighborhood late Saturday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).  The assailants used an explosive to launch their attack before trying to break into the premises.  As a result of the gunfire, three militants were killed, and another was captured with injuries, while the Rangers team effectively confronted the intruders. The military indicates that the detained suspect is an Afghan national. Stressing that the sacrifice of the deceased troops would not be in vain, the Pakistani military has said that it will take swift action against those responsible for the attack.  The attack on a Rangers base in Karachi has been strongly condemned by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif, who have declared that terrorist organizations with outside assistance will eventually fail. Pakistan has frequently claimed that terroris...

Manila, Philippines — Local journalists reported on Monday that a magnitude-7.8 earthquake near Mindanao island in the southern Philippines has led to the death of as many as 35 people.   In the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake that struck at 07:37 local time on Monday (23:37 GMT on Sunday), tsunami alerts were disseminated across the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, and Australia. At least 134 people have been injured, according to Philippine authorities, and about 10,000 families have had to relocate. Videos and images of collapsing buildings were shared on social media, showing massive structures reduced to rubble, with landslides reported in several locations. The government had earlier reported 32 deaths and 12 missing people.  The authorities did not release any further information about the deceased at that time. The bodies were being moved to a local hospital to be given to their family members.  Mindanao comprises the large island of Mi...

At least 13 children were killed in a collision between a vehicle and a school van in South Africa. An accident occurred at 7 am in the Gauteng province of South Africa, as reported by authorities on Monday. A government report s aid that a private vehicle was transporting students to various primary and high schools in southwest Johannesburg on Monday when the incident occurred. The accident happened when the vehicle transporting the children attempted to overtake stationary vehicles and collided head-on with a truck, according to a passerby. 11 pupils were killed on the spot, and two more died later in the hospital from their injuries. The authorities have declared that the incident is presently being examined, and the truck driver will be interrogated as part of the examination.

A prolonged downpour in Southern Africa resulted in the fatalities of over 100 people, triggering widespread evacuations and rescue operations amidst forecasts of further adverse weather conditions.  A week of severe rain has pounded South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, flooding rivers and infrastructure and cutting off entire villages. Weather organizations around the region have issued further warnings, heightening concerns about potential flooding.  Hundreds of travelers and workers were evacuated from one of the world's largest wildlife game reserves due to torrential rains and flooding in three southern African countries, which killed more than 100 people, sources said Friday.  Weeks of heavy rain have raised the mortality toll in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. More rain is predicted, which could lead to further flooding, according to weather forecasts.  Rescue operations continue in South Africa, where flooding in two northern provinces has ...

After Gideon Sa'ar's first visit to the territory, Somaliland announces interactions with "Israel" regarding security cooperation and the possibility of establishing a military facility. Somaliland confirms ongoing talks with "Israel" about security cooperation, including discussions on establishing a military base, Daka Kassim from Somaliland's Foreign Ministry told Israeli media. Following Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's first visit to the self-proclaimed East African state of Somaliland, the country's Foreign Ministry refuted the possibility of collaboration.  Kassim reportedly avoided a direct endorsement for a military base, citing diplomatic conversations following embassy openings.  Later, he said that talks about Israeli army bases are still ongoing.  Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, is a nominally recognized nation in southern Africa.  It lies on the southern Gulf of Aden shore, bordering Somalia to the ...

Pakistan and Libya agreed on a US $4.6 billion defense deal, boosting military cooperation between the two Muslim countries. Pakistan's growing presence as a competitive defense exporter outside traditional Western and Russian networks has been welcomed by the Pakistani people. The agreement was officially made during Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's historic visit to Benghazi in mid-December 2025, marking the first visit by a Pakistani military leader to Libya.  Talks ended with a military cooperation framework signed at the LNA headquarters under Field Marshal Haftar. Both sides highlighted shared strategic interests and regional stability.  Libya’s eastern armed leader, Khalifa Haftar, showed interest in enhancing ties and obtaining advanced Pakistani defense systems, such as the cost-effective JF-17 Thunder fighter, a 4.5-generation jet co-developed with China, attracting global attention.  Analysts say that Libya's eastern-based Libyan National Army, le...

Maputo, Mozambique -- At least 1,500 prisoners escaped after Mozambique's post-election unrest. The police chief reported that a confrontation with security forces brought about the deaths of 33 inmates and the injuries of 15.  Police head further added that 33 jail inmates were killed and 15 others were injured in a clash with the security personnel.  The inmates fled during violent riots that destroyed police cars, stations, and other public facilities after Mozambique's constitutional council declared the ruling Frelimo party the winner. Authorities claimed that a "demonstration" involving a "group of illicit protesters" sparked the breakout from Maputo's central jail, 14 kilometers southwest of the city, at approximately midday on Wednesday.

At least 35 children were killed and six more were severely wounded in an audience stampede at a school festival in Nigeria. The heartbreaking incident took place in Ibadan, Nigeria's third-largest city. Eight people have reportedly been arrested by police "for their involvement" in this incident.  The main sponsor of the event, which was organized by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio, was among those arrested on Wednesday at the Basorun Islamic High School. Videos and footage that appeared to be from the scene showed a large crowd of large children seeing others being carried away from an open field. Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, sent condolences to the families of the victims. Our  sympathies   and prayers are still with the families and loved ones affected by this terrible incident.  For his part, he said, "May the souls of the departed rest in peace."  A homicide investigation has begun, Oyo State, police head said in a stateme...

Nigeria, Abuja - Gunmen attacked a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria during a Sunday church service, killing nearly 50 people, including women and children, hospital management said.  Several Nigerian news outlets reported that gunmen opened fire on worshipers and detonated explosives at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo.  The attackers' identities and motivations were not immediately clear, Reuters said.  Police have not released any information about the offense.  Ondo State police spokesman said that a new statement about the incident would be issued soon. "It is very painful that unidentified gunmen assaulted St. Francis Catholic Church during the Holy Worship leaving many dead and others injured, as well as inflicting material damage to the church,"  Augustine Iquu, spokesman for the Nigerian Catholic Church said.   He added that the bishop and parish priest survived the attack.  At least 50 dead were carried to two hospitals in the city ...

According to local officials, gunmen from Ethiopia's Amhara region ambushed a militia vehicle in the Oromiya region on Thursday, killing 26 people and injuring 15. Ethiopia has struggled in recent years to eradicate violence in ethnically diverse areas. Ethiopia's largest ethnic group is the Oromo, and its second is the Amhara, with frequent border attacks on both sides, mostly over the estate.  According to the head of the eastern district of Sheva, over 100 militants drove through the town of Korek in Oromia, about 170 km southeast of Addis Ababa.  An official said that the assailants landed in Amhara in seven vehicles from a nearby area. "We're still burying people." "This is the first time we've seen such a well-planned attack in our area," he said.  According to Ababu, the dead included two federal police officers and one driver.  Following an attack, the assailants contacted Oromo militia members with a phone belonging to one of the victims, cl...

C AIRO, Egypt —  According to a statement issued by the General Commander of the Armed Forces on Sunday, the Egyptian Armed Forces conducted operations against terrorists across the country, killing 89 and wounding much more Islamic state-linked terrorists, in Northern Sinai.  The Sinai is a peninsula in Egypt and the only part of the country located in Asia.  In a gun battle with terrorists 8, military soldiers were also killed. During the operations, 73 machine guns, 140 magazines, 5,606 rounds, 34 wireless communications devices, a night-vision and camera-equipped drone, mobile phones, a laptop, and cash amounts were confiscated, according to the Egyptian military source. Additionally, the Armed Forces destroyed 52 cars and 59 motorcycles used by extreme elements during the operations, as well as 404 explosive devices and four suicide belts, according to the statement.

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — As many as 35 people mostly women have reportedly been killed in the insurgents' deadliest onslaught of the year in Burkina Faso. The unknown armed group launched twin attacks on the military base and Arbinda civilians in Soum province of Burkina Faso, the army announced during the press briefing. The large column of  violent jihadis riding on bikes launched the pre-dawn deadly assault on Wednesday that killed 35 civilians including 31 women. In the second attack at least 80 militants and 7 soldiers were killed when the insurgents' attack was repelled by Burkina Faso forces after hours of the death-dealing gunbattle. No claim of responsibility has yet been made for the gruesome attack by any militants group. Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliated groups are understood to have been behind the attack. https://twitter.com/Shujaat15abbasi

C AIRO, Egypt — Referring to the military press release, Egyptian media outlets reported that at least 83 insurgents had been neutralized, since last month. Media reported on Monday that in an anti-terrorist operation in Egypt's North Sinai region, the abundance of weapons was allegedly found form bastions of terrorists. Apart from that, 61 culprits involved in illegal and nefarious activities were apprehended in intelligence-based military raids as well. Identities and affiliation of terrorists were not ascertained by the General Intelligence Services, but Egyptian Military is understood to have killed and captured the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), militants.  Sinai  province-based  Jama’at Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis extremist group had announced its affiliation with Islamic State’s (ISIS)  in November 2014, after accepting the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's regional caliphate, and  announced self-proclai...

At Least 8 people were killed after Islamic State terrorists went on the death-dealing rampage through Egypt’s Sinai desert on Friday. An Egyptian security source said that incident began when ISIS militants opened fire at a security outpost in the town of Bir El-Abd, that left 7 soldiers and one civilian dead. While in a contradictory statement Islamic State-run news agency Amaq had claimed that about 15 Egyptian soldiers were killed 2 others were wounded in their deadly assault on Friday.

WEB News  TRIPOLI, Libya — The Libyan government officially recognized by the United Nations claimed that at least 44 displaced people were killed when an airstrike targeted detention center for refugees and migrants located in Tripoli near a military camp. During the press briefing a spokesperson for the state emergency, medical services said that 44 people were killed and 78 others were wounded in suspected airstrikes carried out by the Libyan National Army (LNA) Wednesday night. Report more added that around 120 migrants were detained in the building, which was directly targetted by the aerial raids launched by Haftar's Forces.

ZAINA FATIMA CAIRO, Egypt -  On Tuesday, the Egyptian military source claimed that 59 insurgent were killed and 142 others were nabbed during the search operation in the northern part of  Sinai Peninsula. It added that terrorists search operation was launched in the Sinai Peninsula in which seven soldiers including an officer were also killed in a fire exchange with militants. Ground forces backed by the aerial support managed to annihilate 56 booby-trapped vehicles and six tunnels frequently used by the insurgents in large scale, anti-terrorist operation in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula.

Web News  Cairo, Egypt — Egyptian military in coordination with security forces have taken out at least 52 Islamic State militants in the Sinai Peninsula. Military sources told the media on Sunday that in newly launched anti-terrorist operation 52 terrorists were killed and 49 others were nabbed in intelligence based raids in different areas of Sinai. It further added that during the security forces operation, 26 militants hideouts and several weapons depots were annihilated. In the same operation, 64 explosive devices were also dismantled. Sources added that since the February 2018, more than 300 Islamic State militants have been killed in the anti-terrorist operation launched by the police and military in Egypt's Sinai desert.

WEB DESK CAIRO , Egypt  — As much as 35 Egyptian police officers were killed , in gun battle with Hasm militants group , police and medial sources told the media on Friday . Incident took place when Egyptian police launched intelligence based  raids on militants residential areas in El-Wahat el-Bahariya a district in the Giza province , about 135km from Cairo , where 8 members of Hasm militants group were present , in jehadist fleeing efforts brief gun battle erupted , which left 35 police officers dead and 32 injured . An interior ministry statement acknowledged the incident and said some of the terrorists were also killed . Hasm Islamist militant group has been active in Egypt since 2106 , and it has claimed responsibility for several deadly attacks on police , military and prominent judges . Source : Press TV

Written By Shujaat Hussain Abbasi CAIRO , Egypt  - At least 7 people have been killed 2 injured in deadly firing exchange and bomb attack near the check point in the  Egypt's Sinai Peninsula , military official told the media on Wednesday . During the briefing  Colonel Tamer el-Rifai further  added that incident took place after bomber tried to infiltrate outpost outside the town of Rafah, near Egypt's border with the Gaza strip . Two days ago at least 18 police officers were killed and seven others wounded in ISIS attack in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.Islamic state (ISIS) had claimed the responsibility of the incident .