Death penalty: Countries that still execute people
The use of the death penalty rose to its highest level in nearly a decade in 2023, an Amnesty International report showed Wednesday -- but...
Terrorism
The alarm bells of terrorism
The alarm bells of terrorism in the country, particularly in K-P and Balochistan, are getting louder. Mere statistics — 245 terrorist attacks in the first...
Russia Just Made New Friends, the Taliban
Russia has invited the Taliban movement, which is banned there, to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), TASS reported, citing Zamir Kabulov,...
20 civilians killed as jihadists attack village
Over 20 civilians were killed in an attack in central Mali on Saturday, a local official said on Sunday. The attack targeted a village in...
Facebook sees extremist militia groups return after being kicked off—testing moderation efforts
When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn’t...
How Hamas exploits Gaza side of Rafah Crossing
As part of the IDF’s efforts to secure of the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, IDF soldiers came across incriminating evidence that at least...
Iran-backed groups hold rare meeting with IRGC chiefs in Tehran amid Raisi mourning
Senior commanders and representatives of Iran-backed militant groups met in Tehran as funeral ceremonies were held for president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and...
Nascent Afghan resistance grows in strength but not a threat to Taliban rule
The Taliban is fighting to quash a multi-faceted resistance that is gaining strength, but the movement spearheaded by the National Resistance Front (NRF) is still...
Qatar urges Taliban participation in third Doha meeting
Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifi, the deputy foreign minister of Qatar, asked the Taliban to send their representative to the third special envoy meeting in...
Nigeria: Bandits in Military Uniform Abduct 20 in Abuja
Gunmen in military uniform numbering about 50 have raided Dawaki community in Abuja, and abducted at least 20 people, Daily Trust reports. Witnesses said it...
Four east Jerusalem teens arrested for planning terror attack against transportation vehicles
The Israel Police thwarted attacks against transportation vehicles and security forces in east Jerusalem, resulting in the arrest of four 14-year-old teenagers, Ynet reported on...
Slovakia’s prime minister no longer in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive a multiple-shot assassination attempt following surgery, according to the country's deputy prime minister. "Fortunately, as...