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Armed police to be deployed at all TN courts, says DGP Shankar Jiwal

CHENNAI: Following the murder of a man near the court in Tirunelveli district, DGP Shankar Jiwal has directed the deployment of armed police at all court complexes in the state. All SPs and commissioners have been requested to deploy a team comprising an SI and two police personnel at the court complexes in their jurisdictions as an interim measure. The …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

SAS soldiers charged with drug-dealing after armed raids near the regiment's headquarters

Daily Mail

Two serving Special Air Service soldiers have been charged with drug dealing after armed raids near the regiment's headquarters. For the first time in the SAS's history, two elite operators will appear in court over their alleged involvement in trafficking banned substances. For the first time in the SAS's history, two elite operators will appear in court over their alleged …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Congo replaces top military chief and other senior officers as fighting in the east rages on

Associated Press

GOMA, Congo — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the armed forces chief and several other top officers in a major reshuffle while the military battles rebels in the country’s eastern region, state media announced late Thursday. Congo’s military has been fighting more than 100 armed groups for years in the mineral-rich eastern region where the rebels are vying for …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow

Raw Story

There is a growing demand outside of normal channels within the U.S. Senate among lawmakers who want access to the file compiled on Donald Trump's choice to be the secretary of defense. According to a report from Politico's Joe Gould, under normal circumstances the investigation materials on ex-Fox News personality Pete Hegseth would only be viewed by the two most …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Haiti hospital attacked by armed men, four operating rooms destroyed

Firstpost

The U.N. humanitarian affairs agency warned earlier this year that Haiti’s health system was ’nearing collapse,’ with violence increasingly putting doctors and medical services in harm’s way Armed men attacked and partially destroyed a hospital in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, a hospital director told Reuters on Tuesday, amid a wave of escalating violence that prompted Doctors Without Borders to suspend operations …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Dutch F-35s intercept Russian military aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles

NL Times

Dutch fighter pilots intercepted Russian fighter jets while monitoring NATO’s northeastern airspace north of Russian coastal exclave Kaliningrad on Tuesday, the Dutch Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday. Four Dutch F-35 aircraft are currently stationed at the Ämari Air Base in Estonia to help monitor NATO’s eastern flank. “Yesterday, together with Finland and Sweden, we intercepted Russian planes with supersonic missiles …

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Congo sues Apple in Europe, accuses it of criminal conduct for using conflict minerals in devices

Firstpost

Lawyers for the Congolese government allege that Apple’s supply chain includes minerals such as tin, tantalum, and tungsten sourced from conflict-ridden regions, where armed groups fund violence through illegal mining Apple maintains that it does not directly source raw minerals and conducts thorough audits of its suppliers. Its 2023 conflict minerals report stated that none of its supply chain partners …

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1 week ago

Case against Brazil coup plotters could end decades of impunity

Hindustan Times

* Case against Brazil coup plotters could end decades of impunity Bolsonaro's defense minister, running mate jailed Saturday * Prosecution of military brass would break with tradition * Decision expected in 2025 on prosecuting Bolsonaro, allies By Manuela Andreoni SAO PAULO, - The arrest of a four-star general in Brazil over the weekend shows courts are ready to play hardball …

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1 week ago

YesMadam CEO on facing armed robbery in Liberia: ‘Broke my leg trying to escape’

Hindustan Times

YesMadam CEO Mayank Arya has shared a treatise on resilience and personal growth, recounting the time he was robbed in the African nation of Liberia. In a post shared on LinkedIn, the founder and CEO of YesMadam said that the intervening decade between the armed robbery and the present taught him a lot. What happened in 2013 In his LinkedIn …

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1 week ago

Vijay Diwas 2024: Honouring India's triumph in the 1971 war

India Today

Vijay Diwas is a day of immense pride for India, commemorating the nation's historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Vijay Diwas also serves as a reminder to support and honour the armed forces, whose sacrifices uphold the nation's integrity and sovereignty. President on X HOW TO CELEBRATE VIJAY DIWAS 2024 Here are some meaningful ways to celebrate Vijay …

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1 week, 1 day ago

How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime

Firstpost

The reconstruction of the nation and its major pillars, like armed forces, police, and judiciary; revitalising the economy; addressing the political vacuum; and ushering in an all-representative democratic government are the major challenges to be addressed by the new interim government A man carrying a child reacts, as people attend the first Friday prayers inside the Umayyad Mosque, after fighters …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Why is the PA raiding Jenin camp, fighting the Jenin Brigades?

Al Jazeera

The Palestinian Authority surrounded the camp before launching a raid. There’s fighting in the Jenin refugee camp between Palestinian Authority forces, who have raided the camp, and Jenin Brigades fighters. After five days of surrounding the Jenin refugee camp, PA forces raided it, exchanging fire with Jenin Brigades fighters. The Jenin Brigades, aka the Jenin Battalion, is an umbrella group …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Centre, State Need To Work To Strike Balance Between Enforcing AFSPA And Addressing Dissent | OPINION

ABP News

The Armed Forces Act, or AFSPA, has often been used by the Government of India to address insurgency in various states, including those in the Northeast, as well as those of Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir. The AFSPA also allows the armed forces to arrest individuals or search premises without warrants, based merely on "reasonable suspicion". He noted that central …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Jenin Brigades commander killed as PA forces raid occupied West Bank camp

Al Jazeera

Coalition of armed groups in occupied Palestinian territory condemns killing of Yazid Ja’ayseh as ‘serious violation’. Fighting has erupted in the Jenin refugee camp between Palestinian security forces and the Jenin Brigades, leaving a commander from the occupied West Bank armed group dead and several other people injured. The fighting at dawn came five days after Palestinian Authority forces surrounded …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Only 19 Indians remain in Russian armed forces: Govt

Hindustan Times

Most of the Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces have been discharged and only 19 of them are currently deputed there, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. "As a result of concerted efforts by the government, most of the Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces have been discharged and several have been repatriated to India," Singh …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Pete Hegseth slammed ‘Marxist’ agenda of letting out gay troops serve in the military

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Mum hits out at police watchdog after son’s arrest over water pistol deemed ‘reasonable’

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The mother of a 13-year-old …

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1 week, 3 days ago

China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

China Daily

Parts of Africa grappling with the dual challenges of armed conflicts and climate change are among the most vulnerable regions in the world, says a senior official at the International Committee of the Red Cross. "There are parts of Africa that are economically advancing like Kenya and South Africa, but there are also over 20 nations that are living in …

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1 week, 3 days ago

China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

China Daily

Parts of Africa grappling with the dual challenges of armed conflicts and climate change are among the most vulnerable regions in the world, says a senior official at the International Committee of the Red Cross. "There are parts of Africa that are economically advancing like Kenya and South Africa, but there are also over 20 nations that are living in …

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1 week, 4 days ago

HMA Conducts Exclusive Management Session for Senior Army Officers at CDM

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Management Association, a pioneering organization in management development and leadership, conducted a special session for senior army officers of the prestigious College of Defence Management at the Hotel Plaza in Begumpet. You have inspired us with your courage, motivated us with your resilience, and protected us with your selflessness.” CDM, India’s first institution exclusively dedicated to management …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, committed abuses against civilians since the withdrawal of a U.N. peacekeeping mission late last year, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday. Malian armed forces and the Russia-backed Wagner Group deliberately killed at least 32 civilians, including seven in a drone strike, kidnapped four others, and burned at …

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1 week, 5 days ago

LGBT veterans to receive £70,000 for historic mistreatment in armed forces

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LGBT veterans will receive up to £70,000 each to acknowledge the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Myanmar ethnic armed group claims control of border region

The Hindu

A Myanmar ethnic armed group has claimed complete control of a key region along the Bangladesh border, piling further pressure on the junta battling opponents elsewhere across the country. Fighting has rocked western Rakhine state since the Arakan Army attacked security forces in November last year, ending a ceasefire that had largely held since the junta's 2021 coup. A statement …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria

Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria — Armed men kidnapped dozens of people in northwestern Nigeria, residents and the police told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in the latest mass abduction in the region. The gunmen abducted at least 50 people, including several women and children, in the Maradun area of the state of Zamfara over the weekend, residents said. Kidnappings have become common …

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Armed police to be deployed at all TN courts, says DGP Shankar Jiwal

SAS soldiers charged with drug-dealing after armed raids near the regiment's headquarters

Congo replaces top military chief and other senior officers as fighting in the east rages on

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow

Haiti hospital attacked by armed men, four operating rooms destroyed

Dutch F-35s intercept Russian military aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles

Congo sues Apple in Europe, accuses it of criminal conduct for using conflict minerals in devices

Case against Brazil coup plotters could end decades of impunity

YesMadam CEO on facing armed robbery in Liberia: ‘Broke my leg trying to escape’

Vijay Diwas 2024: Honouring India's triumph in the 1971 war

How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime

Why is the PA raiding Jenin camp, fighting the Jenin Brigades?

Centre, State Need To Work To Strike Balance Between Enforcing AFSPA And Addressing Dissent | OPINION

Jenin Brigades commander killed as PA forces raid occupied West Bank camp

Only 19 Indians remain in Russian armed forces: Govt

Pete Hegseth slammed ‘Marxist’ agenda of letting out gay troops serve in the military

Mum hits out at police watchdog after son’s arrest over water pistol deemed ‘reasonable’

China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises

HMA Conducts Exclusive Management Session for Senior Army Officers at CDM

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

LGBT veterans to receive £70,000 for historic mistreatment in armed forces

Myanmar ethnic armed group claims control of border region

Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria