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Indian Army Confirms Three Terrorists Killed in Jammu and Kashmir Operation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Army Confirms Three Terrorists Killed in Jammu and Kashmir Operation

India Today  

Indian Army successfully neutralized 3 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector in a 2-day counter-terrorism operation named 'Operation Asan'. The mission involved a swift gunfight that resulted in the deaths of all 3 terrorists, with no reported civilian or security force casualties. The Army deployed advanced surveillance technology to monitor the terrorists' movements and prevent any further attacks. Intelligence …

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New Delhi concerned over spurt in terror violence in Jammu
5 months ago

New Delhi concerned over spurt in terror violence in Jammu

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: As the Centre is reported to have voiced serious concern at the spurt in terror attacks and other violent incidents in the Jammu region, the Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday rushed to Jammu and Kashmir’s winter capital Jammu to review the situation at a series of meetings with the local commanders and officers of various law enforcing …

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Pakistan arrests top Al-Qaeda leader linked to Osama Bin Laden for sabotage plans
5 months ago

Pakistan arrests top Al-Qaeda leader linked to Osama Bin Laden for sabotage plans

Firstpost  

The Counter-Terrorism Department in Punjab province has filed a legal case against Amin ul Haq, alleging his involvement in plotting sabotage aimed at important installations in the region, according to a report Pakistani counter-terrorism authorities have arrested Amin ul Haq, a senior leader of Al-Qaeda known for his close association with Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks …

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US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base
9 months ago

US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country — a key base for counterterrorism operations in sub-Saharan Africa — following a weekend directive that they leave. Last week a high level-delegation of U.S. officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary of Defense …

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U.S. weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base
9 months ago

U.S. weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base

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 Pentagon is working with …

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‘Strengthen counter-terrorism ops, eliminate terror ecosystem’: Amit Shah at meet on J&K
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Strengthen counter-terrorism ops, eliminate terror ecosystem’: Amit Shah at meet on J&K

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, days after four soldiers were killed on December 21 in an ambush by terrorists of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Muhammad's proxy People's Anti-Fascist Front. Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, national security advisor Ajit Doval, Army chief General Manoj Pande along with intelligence officials were …

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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in 'counter-terrorism activity' in West Bank
1 year, 3 months ago

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in 'counter-terrorism activity' in West Bank

ABC  

Israeli forces have killed two Palestinians, including a fighter of the Hamas group, during a raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, emergency workers and Hamas said. Key points: The Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm was raided in the early hours of Sunday morning Israeli forces engaged in an hours-long gun battle with Palestinian fighters, witnesses said …

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Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot with half of 2022’s victims
1 year, 6 months ago

Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot with half of 2022’s victims

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Counter-terrorism experts said Tuesday that Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa, though al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates remain widespread, persistent and active elsewhere around the globe. Col. Gen. Igor Sirotkin, deputy director of Russia’s Federal Security Service and head of its National Anti-Terrorism Committee, …

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Top LeT commander Yousuf Kantroo among 2 terrorists killed in J&K's Baramulla
2 years, 8 months ago

Top LeT commander Yousuf Kantroo among 2 terrorists killed in J&K's Baramulla

Hindustan Times  

A top commander of the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba and one other terrorist were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, the police said. Vijay Kumar, inspector general of police, Kashmir, said that the terrorist killed in the Baramulla encounter has been identified as Yousuf Kantroo, a top LeT commander who was on the hit list of security …

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J&K: Army continues counter-terrorism operation in Poonch; heavy firing, explosions heard
3 years, 1 month ago

J&K: Army continues counter-terrorism operation in Poonch; heavy firing, explosions heard

India TV News  

Counter-terrorism operation, which began in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on Sunday, continues today. Earlier on Sunday, one terrorist, associated with proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba was killed in the encounter, two policemen and an army jawan sustained injuries after terrorists opened fire during the search operations. Counter-terrorism operation by the Army was launched in the area of Nar Khas Forest in …

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Five Indian Army personnel killed during counter-terrorism ops in J&K; fresh encounter erupts in Poonch
3 years, 2 months ago

Five Indian Army personnel killed during counter-terrorism ops in J&K; fresh encounter erupts in Poonch

Firstpost  

Five army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed during an encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists during an anti-insurgency operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch A fresh encounter has erupted in Poonch just hours after five army personnel including a junior commissioned officer were killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmi, according to …

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Former CIA counterterrorism official: How the US set itself up for failure in Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

Former CIA counterterrorism official: How the US set itself up for failure in Afghanistan

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Peter Bergen is CNN’s national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. Peter Bergen CNN London says the Afghan debacle wasn’t strictly an intelligence failure, but a policy failure that started with the withdrawal agreement with the Taliban in February 2020 and the subsequent closing of every US …

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Navy SEALs to shift from counterterrorism to global threats
3 years, 7 months ago

Navy SEALs to shift from counterterrorism to global threats

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ten years after they found and killed Osama bin Laden, U.S. Navy SEALs are undergoing a major transition to improve leadership and expand their commando capabilities to better battle threats from global powers like China and Russia. And there will be a new, intensive screening process for the Navy’s elite warriors, to get higher-quality leaders after scandals that …

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