Somali government says at least 80 al-Shabab militants killed in attack

Washington — Somalia’s government said on Thursday its soldiers, backed by international partners and local clan militias, killed about 80 al-Shabaab militants and wounded dozens more in three operations in the country’s southern and central regions. A government official said the attack halted the terrorists’ movement. “The militants are planning to launch a large-scale attack … Read more

At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in a Moscow concert hall attack by militants

Militants attacked a busy concert hall in Moscow on Friday night, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more, Russian media reported. The attack is expected to continue. Videos circulating on social media showed men armed with machine guns firing at concertgoers at close range. The roof of Crocus Town Hall is on fire … Read more

Somalia says operation against al-Shabab killed nearly 40 militants

The Somali government said a new military operation against al-Shabaab killed nearly 40 militants in the Lower Shabelle region. The operation was carried out by the Somali National Army and “international partners,” the government said in a statement from the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, referring to the involvement of countries that support Somali … Read more

Militants attack Mogadishu hotel

Somalia’s al-Shabab militants attacked a heavily fortified hotel in central Mogadishu on Thursday night, witnesses and officials said. A resident told VOA there was an explosion outside the SYL Hotel. The witness said moments later he heard gunshots coming from inside the hotel. The militant group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack and its members … Read more

IS militants attack villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria, killing at least 18 people

Beirut— Islamic State militants attacked villagers gathering truffles in eastern Syria on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens injured and missing, opposition activists and pro-government media said. They said it was one of the deadliest attacks by the Islamic State group in the region in more than a year. The attack occurred … Read more

Fighting between Ethiopian government and militants resumes

Fighting broke out on Friday in the Amhara regional capital of Bahir Dar between Ethiopian government forces and members of the Fano militia, according to residents and the regional government. It was the first round of violence since the conflict erupted last year. The Amhara government said in a statement on Friday that army and … Read more

6 Kurdish militants killed in drone attack on US military base in Syria

Earlier this month, a drone attack on a U.S. outpost in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers. (document) Amman: U.S.-backed Kurdish forces said on Monday six of their fighters were killed in an explosive drone strike by an Iran-backed armed group from the Syrian government-controlled Deir ez-Zor region. Farhad Shami, spokesman for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic … Read more

Pakistan police station attacked by militants, 10 police officers killed

The attack killed 10 police officers and injured four others. Karachi: Dozens of militants attacked a police station in northern Pakistan early Monday, killing at least 10 police officers, a senior commander said. The attack came just days before Pakistan’s general election vote, which has already seen dozens of attacks targeting candidates and party supporters. … Read more

Report says US carried out retaliatory attack on Syria, killing 6 pro-Iran militants

Meanwhile, Syria’s war monitor said six pro-Iran militants were killed in attacks in eastern Syria. Washington: The U.S. military launched airstrikes against targets in Syria in retaliation for the recent deaths of three soldiers at a remote U.S. military base in Jordan, U.S. media reported on Friday. The Pentagon had no immediate comment on the … Read more

Manipur: Police deny allegations of security forces collaborating with militants

Last updated: January 21, 2024, 10:22 IST Manipur Police rejected the Kuki organization’s allegations that security forces had collaborated with insurgent groups in Moreh town, where incidents of violence were reported recently. Moreh is a town bordering Myanmar and the state government alleges that unruly people from the neighboring country are creating trouble in the … Read more