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Power outage across Afghan capital Kabul after reports of explosions

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

Power has been cut off in the city of Kabul, according to Afghanistan’s national electricity service, after reports of explosions destroying a pylon and connected power lines. Some areas outside the capital are also impacted. … Read More >Power outage across Afghan capital Kabul after reports of explosions

Turkey’s Erdogan considers kicking out 10 Western ambassadors over calls to release jailed opposition figure Kavala – media

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly believes that Turkey “can’t have the luxury of housing” envoys from 10 Western nations which are opposed to the continued detention of businessman and political campaigner Osman Kavala. … Read More >Turkey’s Erdogan considers kicking out 10 Western ambassadors over calls to release jailed opposition figure Kavala – media

Turkey busts ‘Mossad espionage network’, arrests 15 men for spying on Palestinians & foreign students – reports

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

Turkey’s intelligence agency reportedly cracked a Mossad spy ring in an operation earlier this month, exposing five cells and arresting 15 men suspected of conducting covert activities on foreign students and Palestinians. … Read More >Turkey busts ‘Mossad espionage network’, arrests 15 men for spying on Palestinians & foreign students – reports

Iran begins air drills, featuring both manned and unmanned aircraft, as it complains about ‘Zionist presence’ on borders

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

Iran has kicked off its latest military drill, this time exhibiting army air force units, including both manned and unmanned aircrafts, amid ongoing concern from Tehran about the presence of “Zionists” near their borders. … Read More >Iran begins air drills, featuring both manned and unmanned aircraft, as it complains about ‘Zionist presence’ on borders

‘Suicide drone attack’ targets US military base Al-Tanf in Syria’s Homs – reports

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

The US base at Al-Tanf, in Syria’s southern Homs province, has reportedly come under attack by either missiles or a drone. No casualties were reported, and the US Central Command blamed “Iranian-backed militias.” … Read More >‘Suicide drone attack’ targets US military base Al-Tanf in Syria’s Homs – reports

Twin explosions hit army bus in Damascus, killing over a dozen people

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

At least 13 people have been killed after a bus was mangled in a suspected terrorist attack as it crossed a bridge in Damascus, Syria. Two explosive devices were set off, obliterating the vehicle, state media reported. … Read More >Twin explosions hit army bus in Damascus, killing over a dozen people

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly suicide attack on mosque in southern Afghanistan

Posted on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021By Editor

Islamic State terrorist group says Friday’s suicide bombing attack on a Shia mosque in southern Afghanistan that killed 47 people and left dozens wounded was carried out by its members. … Read More >ISIS claims responsibility for deadly suicide attack on mosque in southern Afghanistan

At least 33 killed and 73 wounded after explosion at mosque gates in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021By Editor

An explosion at a Shia mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Friday prayers has left at least 33 people dead and 73 injured, according to officials, with victims being transported to hospital in ambulances and cars. … Read More >At least 33 killed and 73 wounded after explosion at mosque gates in Kandahar, Afghanistan

WATCH: Troops fire from armored vehicles as Beirut descends into chaos, resembling warzone

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021By Editor

Armored vehicles have rolled into Beirut as the Lebanese capital descended into chaos, with crowds led by Hezbollah and Amal groups demonstrating against Tarek Bitar, the lead judge of the port blast investigation … Read More >WATCH: Troops fire from armored vehicles as Beirut descends into chaos, resembling warzone

Death toll in Beirut’s heavy gunfire rises to 5 as violent protests against port blast judge sweep capital, Lebanese army deployed

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021By Editor

Violent clashes involving heavy gunfire have claimed at least five lives in Beirut amid protests against the lead judge investigating last year’s deadly port blast. The Lebanese army has been deployed to quash the unrest. … Read More >Death toll in Beirut’s heavy gunfire rises to 5 as violent protests against port blast judge sweep capital, Lebanese army deployed