Nigerian students abducted by Islamist militants in May have finally reunited with their families after months in captivity. Their release marks the end of a prolonged ordeal and highlights the continuing security challenges posed by extremist groups in parts of Nigeria.

Nigerian students abducted in May by Islamist terrorists reunite with kin

Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only countries where polio remains endemic and the vaccination teams frequently come under attack by militants targeting security forces.



Police officer shot dead amid Pakistan’s polio vaccination drive

Militants shot a police officer guarding polio vaccinators in Pakistan on Monday, police said, the day after health workers launched a nationwide campaign against the resurgent disease.

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, nicknamed the “Merchant of Death,” is reportedly seeking to broker sales of arms to Houthi militant. Bout was freed in a December 2022 prisoner swap with U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Watch this video to find out more.

Russia’s 'Merchant of Death' Seeks To Broker Arms To Yemen's Houthis - Report

On the anniversary of the October 7 attack, Hamas has publicly praised the operation as "glorious." The statement comes amidst ongoing tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict, marking a year since the assault, which resulted in significant casualties and escalated violence in the region. Hamas’s remarks highlight its commitment to its militant agenda and reflect the group's efforts to galvanize support among its followers and the Palestinian populace during a period of heightened conflict.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Praises 'Glorious' Oct 7 Attack On Anniversary

Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a militant group active in Gaza, released a hostage video of an Israeli Amazon employee on Tuesday (May 28) from Gaza. The employee was kidnapped by the terrorists during the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel and has remained stuck in the war-torn enclave ever since.

Palestine's militant group Islamic Jihad releases hostage video of Amazon worker in Gaza

With Israel continuing to pound southern Lebanon, a top Hezbollah official on Friday (Jan 19) gave a stern warning to the "enemy" Jewish country that there will be a response in case of continued escalation.

Israel to get 'real slap in the face' if aggression expanded, warns Hezbollah

Five terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, police said Friday. Authorities said incriminating materials had been recovered and the operation - a joint effort between police and the CRPF - is in its final stages. "Area is being sanitised," the police said on X.

J&K encounter: 5 terrorists killed in Kashmir; carried out multiple attacks

After Iran-backed militant groups attacked US troops stationed in the region, the military hit back at two of their facilities in eastern Syria, media reports said, quoting a Pentagon statement Thursday (Oct 26).

Washington hits Iran-backed militant facilities in Syria in retaliation for strikes on US bases in Middle East

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Video footage was released by Israel Defence Forces which showed how a Hamas militant crossed the border into Israel and shot at the houses of innocent civilians before he was neutralised by the Israeli security forces.

Watch | IDF posts video of Hamas militant storming homes of Israelis

Rich floral tributes were paid to the Soldier of the Indian Army, Sep Pardeep Singh at the Indian Army's base headquarters in Srinagar. The body of Sep Pardeep Singh was retrieved on Monday (September 18) from the encounter site of Gadole Forest in the Kokernag area of Anantnag District.

India: Floral tributes paid to soldier killed in Kokernag operation, top officials in attendance

To eliminate Islamist militants, the Pakistani government has chosen to begin a new nationwide military campaign. The action was revealed by the nation's National Security committee on Friday. The meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and key military officials were present.

Pakistan: National Security Committee to launch new military operation against militants

Pakistan to launch operation against militants, decision comes amid severe crisis

The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that three members of the Islamic State group had been captured by US forces during a helicopter and ground raid in eastern Syria.

US military captures IS members in Syrian helicopter raid

Six Palestinians, including a leader of a rising militant group, were killed on Tuesday after Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday.

Six Palestinians killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli forces

In response to the Palestinian Authority's (PA) funding of militants, Israeli ministers retained the partial tax income freeze in place on Sunday, an official said.

Israel placed partial freeze on tax revenue to Palestine over militant support

One terrorist belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba was killed by security forces in an encounter in Kreesbal Palpora Sangam area of Srinagar. Security forces called it a chance encounter between terrorist and small team of Jammu Kashmir Police.

One Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed in Srinagar encounter

Bangladesh police arrested at least 16 Rohingya refugees after a series of raids in camps in Dhaka. This comes in after the murder of a top Rohingya community leader last week.

Bangladesh: 16 Rohingya arrested in anti-militant crackdown

A top US official called Friday for Pakistan to take action against all extremist groups ahead of a visit to Islamabad, which has sought reconciliation with militants both at home and in Afghanistan.

Ahead of Pakistan visit, US officials call for action against militants, extremist groups

In a gun battle with security forces, Indonesia’s most wanted militant with ties to the Islamic State (IS) group has been killed, said the military. It is being seen as a victory for the counter-terrorism campaign against extremists in the jungles of Sulawesi island.

Indonesia’s most wanted militant with ties to IS killed in gun battle

A militant associate was arrested on Friday after a brief shootout in Chadoora area of Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. "On a specific input regarding presence of a police deserter (SPO), who had decamped with two AK-47 rifles two days ago, along with his associate in Chadoora area of Budgam, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, Army and CRPF," a police spokesman said.

Militant associate arrested in J-K's Budgam, weapon seized

At least three terrorists have been killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Armed forces launched the operation last evening in the Sugan village of the district.

Three terrorists killed in encounter in J&K’s Shopian district

Pakistan police on Saturday arrested six militants of a Balochistan-based separatist group, who were planning a "major attack" in Karachi. Speaking to the media, SSP Fida Hussain Janori said the terror plot was foiled and, along with the arrests, large amount of ammunition has been recovered.

Six militants arrested in Pakistan

The killing of Kashmir's most wanted terrorist, Riyaz Naikoo, who carried a reward of Rs 12 lakh is being termed by the security forces as a major success in Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple hideouts, 6 months & 24x7 work led to killing of Riyaz Naikoo in J&K

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