GUNMAN STILL AT LARGE
Israeli troops launch attacks in central Gaza, possibly widening their offensive
The Israeli military has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, intensifying operations in Deir al-Balah and Bureij. This escalation comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions, with UN agencies warning of potential mass starvation. Tensions are also high in Jerusalem as an annual march through Palestinian neighborhoods proceeds. Meanwhile, Israel seeks to extend the shutdown of Al Jazeera's local offices, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to restore security along the Lebanese border following Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Where is Hamas getting its weapons from? Increasingly, from Israel
Israeli military and intelligence officials have discovered that a significant number of weapons used by Hamas in recent attacks originated from unexploded Israeli munitions in Gaza. Despite an Israeli blockade, Hamas has been repurposing explosives from failed Israeli missiles, contributing to its arsenal. The unexpected source highlights the unintended consequences of Israel's own military actions, as the weapons it used in enforcing a blockade are now being turned against them by Hamas.
Hamburg airport flights halted over 'hostage' situation
Hamburg airport remained closed due to a suspected hostage situation involving a child. A man drove his car onto the tarmac, fired shots, and threw burning bottles from the vehicle. Negotiations with the driver, believed to be a father involved in a custody dispute, were ongoing. The airport management confirmed that air traffic would remain suspended.
US: Maine shooting suspect Robert Card found dead after 2-day manhunt
The man suspected of killing 18 people and injuring 13 others at a bar and a bowling alley in Lewiston on Wednesday night was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday, officials said, ending a sweeping search that had forced thousands of residents throughout t...
5 deadliest mass shootings in US: Las Vegas, Maine and more
US was rocked by another mass shooting incident on Wednesday when a gunman went on a shooting spree in Lewiston, a city in the northeastern state of Maine. As the country faces another case of mass shootings that has seemingly become more frequent, let's take a look at 5 of the deadliest incidents of mass shootings in the country.
Mass shooting in Maine, US: Death toll rises to 22; Sheriff's office shares FB images of culprits
A tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, USA, resulted in the loss of 22 lives and nearly 60 others injured. The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office shared two photos of the suspect on their Facebook page in which the suspect was seen holding a rifle...
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The secrets Hamas knew about Israel's military
Hamas militants from Gaza surprised and outmaneuvered the Israeli military in a deadly attack. The attackers crossed the border, overran a large area, and killed more than 1,300 people, shocking a nation that prides itself on its military superiority. Hamas had meticulous planning and an understanding of Israeli military operations, allowing them to overwhelm the Israeli forces.
How Hamas overran Southern Israel, killing 1,300 and what they knew about Israel’s military
Hamas militants from Gaza surprised and outmaneuvered the Israeli military in a coordinated attack last Saturday. The attackers used meticulous planning and an understanding of Israel's weaknesses to breach the border, overtake military bases, and carry out terrorist attacks on civilians. The attackers had knowledge of the Israeli military's operations, including the location of specific units and the time it would take for reinforcements to arrive.
Man tied to suspected gunman in 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge
Davis has long been known to investigators and has himself admitted in interviews and in his 2019 tell-all memoir, "Compton Street Legend," that he was in the Cadillac from which the gunfire erupted during the September 1996 drive-by shooting. Shakur was 25 when he was killed.
Baltimore witnesses largest mass shooting in 10 years; 2 killed and 28 injured at block party as gunman still at large
During the community celebration known as "Brooklyn Day," held in the neighborhood, chaos broke out as gunfire rang out, causing panic among the attendees and resulting in numerous injuries.
One killed, four injured in Atlanta shooting
One person was killed and three were injured when a well-built gunman opened fire inside a building in central Atlanta on Wednesday. The shooter was wearing dark pants, a hood over his head and a white surgical mask, and carried a handgun. The incident took place inside a facility of the Northside Hospital. There have been over 180 mass shootings in the US this year; America has the highest rate of gun-related deaths of any developed country, with 49k reported in 2021 and 45k the previous year.
10 Palestinians killed, scores hurt in Israel West Bank raid
The brazen raid, coupled with the high death toll, raised the prospect of further bloodshed. A similar raid last month was followed by a deadly attack outside a Jerusalem synagogue, and the Hamas militant group warned that "its patience is running out."
Lumberton Walmart shooting leaves one injured on Black Friday, gunman at large
Police are investigating the Walmart shooting on Black Friday in Lumberton. There are no casualties, but one person was hospitalised after the shooting inside the 5070 Fayetteville Road business.
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan in stable condition after shooting
Imran Khan's protest march and rallies were peaceful until the afternoon attack on Thursday, when a gunman opened fire at his campaign truck. The shooting has raised concerns about growing political instability in Pakistan, a country with a history of political violence and assassinations.
How Pakistan’s most feared power broker controlled a violent megacity from London
This story of how Karachi’s most important power broker came to pull its strings from some 4,000 miles away is based on government documents, court evidence, and interviews with two dozen people involved, many of whom asked not to be identified because of legal sensitivities or concerns for their safety.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot by gunman
Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, held office in 2006 for one year and again from 2012 to 2020, when he was forced to step down due to the debilitating bowel condition ulcerative colitis.
Police find man suspected in shooting at Chicago-area parade
Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said Monday evening that a police officer briefly chased Robert E. Crimo III as he drove about five miles north of where the shooting occurred before the man pulled over and was taken into custody.
After Texas shooting, schools around US look to boost security
In El Paso, Texas, where a gunman killed 23 people in a racist 2019 attack that targeted Hispanics at a Walmart, schools are on edge. The El Paso Independent School District has already encountered some reported threats that turned out to be false. They were either "students joking or overly-sensitive parents," said Gustavo Reveles Acosta, a district spokesperson.
Teenage gunman kills 19 children, 2 adults at Texas elementary school
The attack in Uvalde, Texas -- a small community about an hour from the Mexican border -- is the latest in a spree of deadly shootings in America, where horror at the cycle of gun violence has failed to spur action to end it.
What's behind difficult Taiwan-China relations?
Tensions are higher now than they have been in years, but outside of China's military threats they have been largely relegated to rhetorical and diplomatic sparring. Overseas, Chinese and Taiwanese communities overlap in some situations, but Beijing's demand for political loyalty creates deep fissures.
New York subway shooter arrested after manhunt, media reports
Local and federal law enforcement officers had launched a massive manhunt for Frank James, identified as the suspect in the Tuesday morning attack in Brooklyn. Police said James, 62, fired a semi-automatic handgun that was later recovered at the scene, along with three extended-ammunition magazines, a hatchet, some consumer-grade fireworks and a container of gasoline.
Shooter kills 2, wounds several in crowded central Tel Aviv
The shooting took place on Dizengoff Street, a central thoroughfare that has seen other attacks over the years. In the most recent, an Arab citizen of Israel shot and killed two Israelis and wounded several others on the street in January 2016.
Afghan pilots assassinated by Taliban as United States withdraws
This series of targeted killings, which haven't been previously reported, illustrate what U.S. and Afghan officials believe is a deliberate Taliban effort to destroy one of Afghanistan's most valuable military assets: its corps of U.S.- and NATO-trained military pilots.
Hamas, Israel fighting escalates even amid truce efforts
The relentless escalation of hostilities came even as Egyptian negotiators held in-person talks with the two sides, intensifying efforts at mediation.
Egypt delegation in Tel Aviv for cease-fire talks: Officials
The two officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to brief the media. The same delegation met with Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip first, they said, and crossed into Israel by land. Egypt has played a mediating role in the past between the sides.
FBI says Texas naval base shooting is 'terrorism-related'
The suspect was identified as Adam Alsahli of Corpus Christi, according to three officials familiar with the investigation who were not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Sikh man in US was targeted because of his ethnic origin: Cops
US national Deep Rai, 39, was working on his vehicle outside his home in Kent on March 3 when he was approached by a stranger
26/11 Mumbai terror attack trial makes India wary of Pakistan's demands
Security officials sceptical any contradiction in statements of witnesses can be played up by Islamabad at international forum.
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