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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared that India has abandoned the strategy of dossiers and instead opted for decisive action to counter terrorism, effectively signalling a shift in the country's approach to tackle the menace. Emphasizing that India is now firm in its resolve to defend its motherland, Singh
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A man was arrested after a plane landed at Glasgow Airport, where passengers can be seen tackling him to the ground in a video circulating online. The plane, an easyJet A319, was flying from London Luton airport and was only minutes from landing when pilots declared an emergency. The 41-year-old
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The New Zealand government plans to revise terror laws to charge individuals who make public statements deemed to support terrorist organizations, expanding the criteria for proscribing organizations and aligning with repressive Western countries like the UK. The changes are part of a broader trend of legislation to close down dissent
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As Kenya's democratic space continues to shrink, President William Ruto's administration has been increasingly relying on anti-terrorism laws to silence protests and stifle dissent. The Prevention of Terrorism Act, meant to combat extremist threats, has now become the government's default instrument for criminalizing civic
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A major terrorist attack on the Basia Khel police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district has been successfully foiled, with the attackers forced to flee after a prompt response by security personnel. According to a statement issued on Friday, the terrorists attacked the station in the early hours
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The Sharp Blade-2015 International Sniper Competition concluded on July 19 at a training base of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, marking the end of a five-day event that brought together over 50 teams of snipers from 20 countries. The competition, hosted
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The relationship between Kenya's judiciary and the executive has reached a breaking point, with the latter urging the former to hand down severe penalties on opposition politicians, anti-government protesters, and human rights activists. The calls for harsh treatment come as the judiciary is facing criticism for allegedly aiding
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The Kenyan government, led by Interior Minister Fred Matiang'i's advisor, Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, has vowed to apprehend all individuals involved in the recent wave of demonstrations that led to destruction, loss of life, and attacks on police officers. Speaking in Bomet, Murkomen emphasized that those who
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Boniface Mwangi, a prominent activist, has seen terrorism-related charges dropped against him, with the state instead pursuing charges of possessing ammunition without a valid firearm certificate and possessing noxious substances. The dramatic arrest and subsequent criticism from the public and high-ranking officials have sparked debate over the government's
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Activist Boniface Mwangi, who had been accused of facilitating terrorist activities during the June 25 anti-government protests, has been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition. The charges were brought after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) dropped terrorism-related allegations against Mwangi. Mwangi pleaded not guilty and was released on a
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A major intelligence-based operation (IBO) against banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists is underway in Hangu district. The operation, led by Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Khalid Khan, resulted in the killing of nine militants and the injury of four others. The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR)
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Pakistan, a frontline state in the fight against terrorism, has expressed its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The country has made significant contributions to global peace, including the recent apprehension of Sharifullah, the terrorist mastermind behind the deadly Abbey Gate bombing. However, Pakistan rejects
