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Two militants killed in J&K's Kupwara
Two militants were killed on Thursday in a gunfight between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said.
IS claims responsibility for Liege shooting
The Islamic State (IS) terror group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the deadly shooting attack in Belgium's Liege city, which claimed three lives.The group made the confirmation in their propaganda agency, the Amaq news agency.The prosecutors, during the investigation, revealed that the shooter, identified as Benjamin Herman, was also an accused in a previous murder case. They called the shooting attack as an act of terrorism, as per several media reports.Hundreds of people, mostly police officers observed a minute's silence at the Liege city centre to pay their respects to those killed in the attack, while flags were flying at half-mast.The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when Herman stabbed two policewomen from behind before snatching their weapons, as per CNN.After killing the two police officers, the attacker opened fire on a parked vehicle, killing a student.Herman then took refuge in a local high school where he held a woman hostage. When the police intervened, he ..
Iran busts terrorist cell near Pakistan border
Iranian security forces dismantled a terrorist cell in the southeast province of Sistan-and-Baluchestan, seizing a considerable amount of weapons and munitions, Press TV reported on Wednesday.
Militants eliminated in Kabul Interior Ministry attack
All the ten attackers, involved in the explosions which occurred near the Afghan's Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Kabul, were eliminated on Wednesday.Earlier today, explosions rocked the new building of Afghan's MoI on the airport road.Following the explosion, a cross-firing took place between the police personnel and militants in which a policeman was injured, as reported by the Sputnik.The attackers used a SUV vehicle and had disguised themselves in military uniforms in a bid to carry out a deadly attack on the ministry compound, said the Ministry of Interior (MoI) official.According to TOLO News, Afghan's MoI moved to the new building last year - a building which is close to main military bases including the Ministry of Defense and the National Directorate of Security (NDS) as well as the Hamid Karzai International Airport.No group or individual has claimed the responsibility for the attack as yet.
Sri Lanka signs deal with Schlumberger subsidiary for $50 million seismic study
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka on Wednesday signed an agreement with a subsidiary of U.S. firm Schlumberger for a $50 million seismic study off the country's east coast to evaluate any prospective oil resources, a senior government official said.
'Time to reassess US presence in Afghanistan only after reconciliation that lowers violence'
The US would reassess its presence in Afghanistan only after reconciliation that lowers violence, a top American commander based in the war-torn country said today. I think that, once achieve the ends of the South Asia strategy, a reconciliation that lowers the violence to a level that they can manage, that will be the time to re-assess our presence, General John Nicholson, who is Commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan said during a video press conference from Kabul. Till then, he ruled out any changes in the current American troop presence in Afghanistan. At the same time, he praised Afghan security forces which he said has made tremendous progress in the fight against terrorism. The Afghan Air Force flew their first sortie two years ago, in an A-29. Today, they're dropping laser-guided bombs. We provided them UH-60 helicopters in September; they're flying their first combat missions now, he said. These people want to defend their own country. They view it as a matter of ...
US precision strike kills more than 70 Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
A series of precision strikes over a ten-day period have killed more than 70 senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, a top American commander based in the war-torn country said today. These strikes represent one of the largest blows to Taliban leadership in the last year, said US Army Gen John Nicholson, commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan. The cumulative effects of which will be felt nationwide for quite some time, he said. The largest of these strikes came on May 24 when four High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) rockets destroyed a known Taliban command and control node in Musa Qal'ah during a high-level meeting of Taliban commanders, a media release said. Among the more than 50 casualties was the deputy shadow governor of Helmand, multiple Taliban district governors, intelligence commanders and key provincial-level leadership from Kandahar, Kunduz, Herat, Farah, Uruzgan and Helmand provinces. In a separate airstrike the same day, US Air Force A-10s struck a ...
Naxal camp busted in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh
Security forces busted a Naxal camp following an encounter in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Kanker district today, police said. The skirmish took place in a forest between Parredodo and Kattipani villages in Dudhawa area, 200 km from Raipur, a local police official said. A joint team of state police's Special Task Force (STF) and district police had launched a combing operation last night after getting a tip-off about presence of senior Maoist cadres in the area. The exchange of fire began after the team spotted and encircled a Maoist camp. After the rebels fled into the forest, eight bags, four steel drums, a solar plate, electric wire, medicines and commodities of daily use were recovered from the spot, the police official said. The combing operation has been intensified in the region to nab the Naxals, he added.
Philippines could go to war over South China Sea: Duterte aide
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said his nation could go to war if its soldiers were hurt in the disputed South China Sea, a top aide said today after allegations emerged that Beijing had harassed Manila's troops in the area. National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon made the comments as Duterte's administration pushed back against criticism its response to Chinese activities in the hotly contested waters had been weak. "Just the other night, the president said if my troops are hurt there, that could be my red line," Esperon told reporters. "Or, if our people are hurt there at Pag-asa Island. We are not saying we are going to war, but if they oppress us that may force our hand, because we will not allow ourselves to be oppressed." Pag-asa, better known as Thitu, is the largest of the islands and outcrops garrisoned by Philippine troops in the disputed areas of the South China Sea. Opposition lawmaker Gary Alejano alleged at a Wednesday congressional hearing that a Chinese .
Bomb kills two soldiers in Pakistan's tribal belt
At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed and three injured today when a security forces vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by terrorists in northwestern Pakistan. An improvised explosive device (IED) was planted on a road track near Dattakhel area of North Waziristan abutting the Afghan border, the Army said in a statement. Two soldiers were killed and three others injured when the security forces vehicle struck the bomb, the military said. The deceased were identified as Lance Naik Momin Ali and Sepoy Saleem, according to army. Pakistan has largely cleared the militants from the northwestern region but reportedly rebels hiding in Afghanistan sneak across the border to carry out attacks against the security forces.
US, North Korea differences over denuclearisation still significant: South
Amid a flurry of diplomatic efforts to salvage the US-North Korea summit, the South Korean Unification Minister warned on Wednesday that "significant" differences remain between the two countries on how to achieve denuclearisation.
Indo-Nepal joint military exercise begins
The 13th edition of the annual joint military exercise "Surya Kiran" of the Indian and Nepalese armies began on Wednesday at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, the Indian Army said.
Policeman, 10 militants killed in Afghan Interior Ministry attack
At least one policeman and 10 militants were killed in an attack on the compound of the Afghan Interior Ministry here on Wednesday, officials said.
Armed forces evoke pride, trust among people: President
A soldier or an officer in uniform, whether from the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force, evokes admiration, emotion of pride and trust everywhere in the country, President Ram Nath Kovind said here on Wednesday.
J-K: Terrorist lobs grenade at NC leader's residence
A suspected terrorist on Wednesday lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town.No loss of life or injury has been reported so far.According to sources, the terrorist had used an Under-barrel Grenade Launcher.More details are awaited.Earlier today, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama district.On May 25, terrorists launched grenades at a camp of 34 Rashtriya Rifles in Kulgam district.
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh new Northern Command chief
Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh was on Wednesday appointed as chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command and will take over the post on Friday, a defence release said.
Yemen forces plan siege of key rebel-held port
Pro-government forces in Yemen are preparing to surround a key Red Sea port in a bid to force Huthi rebels to surrender it without a fight, military sources said today. At least 60 fighters were killed in the latest clashes and air strikes, according to medical sources. Loyalist fighters backed by Saudi and Emirati forces are sending reinforcements ahead of a "new operation" to enter Hodeida city and seize its port, a commander from one of the forces said. Hodeida port is the main conduit for humanitarian aid into Yemen, where years of war have left some 22 million people in need of food aid. Colonel Sadiq Duwaid, spokesman for the "National Resistance", one of three main forces taking part in the operation, said it was "being bolstered by new forces... that will take part in retaking Hodeida". "First, we will cut off supply lines, especially between (rebel-held capital) Sanaa and Hodeida, then we will place the Huthis under siege and bring them down, perhaps without a fight," he ...
Militants attack NC leader's house in J&K
Militants on Wednesday fired at the house of a National Conference leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district but there were no casualties, police said.
Following are the top foreign stories at 17:00 Hours
Following are the top foreign stories at 17:00 Hours: FGN32 PM-2NDLD INDONESIA India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Jakarta: India and Indonesia elevate their bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and called for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region as they signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "productive discussions" with President Joko Widodo. FGN24 PM-INDONESIA-MOSQUE Modi, Widodo vist Istiqlal Mosque Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pay a visit to Indonesia's grand Istiqlal Mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, during his first official visit to the country. FGN22 PM-INDONESIA-CHARIOT Modi, Widodo vist Arjuna Chariot statue Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Arjuna Wijaya Chariot statue, one of the iconic monuments in the heart of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, during his first official visit to the key East Asian country. FGN20 ...
Explosions rock Kabul, 1 policeman injured
Explosions on Wednesday afternoon occurred close to the new building of Afghan's Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Kabul on the airport road.Following the explosion, a cross-firing took place between the police personnel and militants in which a policeman was injured, as reported by the Sputnik news agency.Security forces have cordoned off the area.The identity of the militants is yet to be ascertained.