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View: Reform your 'reformist Iran' opinion
Pezeshkian is eligible for the job because he has demonstrated loyalty to Khamenei. The views of 'reformists' are often indistinguishable from those of 'hardliners'. The new president-elect has been an advocate of mandatory hijab, promoted gender segregation in education and healthcare, and is an enthusiastic supporter of extremist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria
350 hostages, including 209 children and 135 women, rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Sambisa Forest, highlighting the ongoing threat to Nigerian schools and the prevalence of abductions in conflict-affected regions
India calls on Canada to stop providing safe haven for criminal and secessionist elements
India has raised concerns over the growing presence of Khalistani factions in Canada and has urged the country to stop sheltering criminal and secessionist elements. Additionally, India has voiced worries about the safety of its diplomatic representatives stationed in Canada.
Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University while clashes break out at UCLA
Violent clashes occurred on the University of California in Los Angeles campus between pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-demonstrators, according to live video coverage. Supporters of Israel attempted to tear down a pro-Palestinian protest encampment. The incident follows the largest outpouring of U.S. student activism since the 2020 anti-racism protests. New York City police arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators and removed a protest encampment on Columbia University campus.
In the aftermath of the Moscow concert hall attack, is a harsher era under Putin in the works?
Putin vowed to hunt down the masterminds of the March 22 attack that he linked to Ukraine despite Kyiv's vehement denials and a claim of responsibility by an offshoot of the Islamic State group. He warned ominously that terrorism is a "double-edged weapon".
Moscow terror attack showed growing reach of ISIS-K – could the US be next?
The March 22 attack in Moscow by the Islamic State group highlights the group's global reach and the threat it poses. Despite hopes of decline after its territorial defeat in 2019, ISIS-K's recent attacks in Moscow and Kandahar underscore its persistence. With the U.S. as a major target, ISIS-K's propaganda and history of attacks in the West raise concerns. The U.S. faces challenges in countering this threat, especially after withdrawing from Afghanistan in 2021, potentially leaving a void for ISIS-K to exploit.
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Iran marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution as tensions grip the wider Middle East
In Tehran, crowds waved Iranian flags, chanted slogans, and carried placards with the traditional "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" written on them. Some burned US and Israeli flags, a common practice in pro-government rallies.
Truce with UNLF done, effort's on to bring other militant outfits to peace talks
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday met the Union Home minister in New Delhi. Biren stated in X, “It was an honour to meet Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji today in New Delhi. I am extremely grateful to him for his commitment in working collaboratively for the betterment of Manipur and playing an instrumental role in bringing the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) to the mainstream through peace talks. His leadership and efforts have played a pivotal role in fostering reconciliation and paving the way for a more peaceful and united future in the Northeast”.
Manipur govt holds peace talks with an Imphal Valley-based insurgent group
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that the state government is holding peace talks with an Imphal Valley-based insurgent group, likely with the UNLF. The talks are at an advanced stage, marking the first time since the ethnic violence broke out on May 3. The UNLF has been banned by the Centre for Home Affairs (MHA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for five years.
How the US strikes a delicate balance in responding to attacks on its forces by Iran-backed militias
With a power vacuum and years of civil conflict following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, militias grew and multiplied in Iraq, some supported by Iran. A decade later, as the Islamic State extremist group swept across Iraq, a number of Iran-backed militias came together under the Popular Mobilization Forces umbrella group and fought IS.
JeM Factionalism may have resulted in killing of Pathankot attack handler Shahid Latif
Shahid Latif, the alleged chief handler of the fidayeen squad that attacked the Pathankot airbase in 2016, was killed in a mosque in Sialkot, Pakistan. Some observers believe that factionalism and in-fighting within Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) may have led to his killing. Latif, who was on India's 'most wanted' list, was also a designated terrorist under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
No aid into Gaza as desperation mounts for millions trapped
Israel has denied the existence of a temporary truce to allow aid into Gaza, as concerns grow over the dire humanitarian situation faced by Palestinians. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel and emphasized that "civilians should not have to suffer for Hamas's atrocities." Israel has declared war on Hamas and launched a bombing campaign that has killed thousands of people, mainly civilians.
Rajasthan elections 2023: Polls, result dates, key players & issues. Here is everything you should know
The upcoming Assembly elections in Rajasthan are expected to be a close contest between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with both parties facing the challenge of anti-incumbency. The Congress aims to break the tradition of not reelecting the incumbent party, while the BJP is relying on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Climate of violence: Let’s not normalise what is happening in Canada, says Jaishankar
Addressing a press conference in Washington DC on Friday, S Jaishankar said, “...Our point is that there is today a climate of violence, an atmosphere of intimidation...Just think about it. We have had smoke bombs thrown at the mission. We have had our consulates…violence in front of them. Individuals have been targeted and intimidated. There are posters put up about people”.
Taliban imposes restrictions on Afghanistan's Sikh, Hindu minorities
Under the Taliban, Sikhs and Hindus have faced severe restrictions, including on their appearances, and have been banned from marking their religious holidays in public, leaving many with no choice but to escape their homeland, RFE/RL reported.
Niger general who led coup asks for support from the people and international partners
Various factions of Niger's military have reportedly wrangled for control since members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected two years ago in Niger's first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from France. As Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani spoke, state TV identified him as the leader of the group of soldiers who said they staged the coup, and his appearance seemed to be an effort to show he was in charge.
Sudan: Air raid leaves at least 22 dead in Omdurman
The RSF accused the army of assaulting Omdurman's residential districts, where violence has been raging between the opposing factions, and said that the attack left 31 people dead. According to reports, the military tried to cut off a vital supply connection, as per Al Jazeera. "The RSF vehemently condemn the deliberate air strikes conducted by the extremist terrorist militia led by (army chief Abdel Fattah) al-Burhan," the group said in a statement.
Five Assam Adivasi extremist groups along with three factions laid down their arms
The extremist groups that laid down their arms are ACMA (Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam) and ACMA factional group, AANLA (All Adivasi National Liberation Army) and AANLA factional group, BCF (Bircha Commando Force) and BCF factional group, APA (Adivasi People’s Army) and STF (Santhal Tiger Force).
In big blow to terror, 3 extremist Kashmir lawyers face legal action
The three-judge Disciplinary Committee of the High Court has stated: "Having gone through the contents of the complaint and material placed on record, we are of the view that, prima facie, the allegations levelled by the Law Secretary against the three Advocates constitute professional and other misconduct."
Intense stand-off witnessed between armed Antifa members, Proud Boys in Texas. See details
Texas witnessed a very hostile situation when armed members of two groups - Antifa and Proud Boys - came face to face during an event on August 27. The event, where drag queens performed in skimpy outfits, was attended by at least 20 children.
Two Assam Rifles troopers hurt in Nagaland gunfight
The spokesman said that troops noticed suspicious movement on a jungle track coming from Zankham to Nyasa. On being challenged, the militants fired, which was appropriately retaliated, causing severe casualties to the extremists. Two Assam Rifles soldiers sustained injuries.
Islamic seminary Darool Uloom asks Saudi Arabia to rethink decision to ban Tablighi Jamaat
In a video message from the UK, Sameeruddin Qasmi, Spokesperson of the Tabligi Jamaat of Hazrat Nizamuddin Markaz, said, "It is a big allegation on the Tabligi Jamaat. It has no connection with terrorism. Tablighi Jamaat is the group that stops terrorism, condemn terrorism and disowns terrorism."
View: The Taliban’s house of cards
The Taliban are setting up a government of their own in Afghanistan, but there are still too many moving pieces for one to be sure that they can make the arrangement work. China has already started a series of underhanded manoeuvres, and then there is Pakistan whose devious hand is one of the reasons why Afghanistan remains unstable.
Official Taliban websites go offline, though reasons unknown
The websites' disappearance may just be temporary as the Taliban secures new hosting arrangements. But the reported removal of the WhatsApp groups followed the banning of Taliban accounts by Facebook, the service's parent company, on Tuesday after the US-backed Afghan government fell to the Taliban.
The Return of the Taliban: Advantage China-Pakistan
The international community did not take any action. Therefore, there is an opinion that this victory may embolden various extremist groups in Pakistan and other countries to scale up their political agendas. There are apprehensions that Pakistan may deploy Taliban soldiers to scale up violence in Kashmir in India.
Iraqi PM to focus on US troop withdrawal in Biden meeting
The White House talks between the two allies come just a week after a deadly attack claimed by the Islamic State group, despite Baghdad declaring the Sunni extremists defeated over three years ago.
Assam sets ablaze illegal drugs, psychotropic substances worth Rs 163 crore
Over the last two years the central government had stepped up vigil against the illegal drug trade, hitting supply lines, and seizing drugs in Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram, he said.
Capitol attack reflects America's extremist evolution over the past few decades
Right-wing extremism has previously played out for the most part in isolated pockets of America and in its smaller cities. The deadly assault by rioters on the U.S. Capitol, in contrast, targeted the very heart of government.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of supplying thousands of explosives to the Taliban
Presenting a report at a security related meeting over the weekend, Saleh, a former intelligence chief, alleged that Pakistan was supplying thousands of IEDs to Afghan extremists, according to people aware of the matter. He said such IEDs were not available either in Afghanistan or the free market and held Pakistan responsible for supplies of such IEDs.
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