South Korea's government has raised its terror alert level for five diplomatic missions warning that North Korea could attack South Korean diplomats in the OC's missions include Seoul's embassies in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

South Korea raises terror alert following North Korea threat

Unusual terror alert for South Korea's embassies

US Embassy and British High Commission in Pakistan have cautioned employees not to visit the Marriott in Islamabad amid terror attack warning. A notice has been issued for the same. Watch further to know more.

UK and U.S Embassy issue notice amid Islamabad Terror 'Red Alert'

In an attack on Sunday near Kirkuk in the north of the nation, where jihadists from the Islamic State group are still active, at least seven personnel of the federal police of Iraq were killed, according to police and government sources. A truck carrying the men was initially the target of a bomb attack. On condition of anonymity, a federal police official who linked the assault to IS told AFP that it was followed by "a frontal attack with small arms" close to the town of Chalal al-Matar. The attack's perpetrators were not immediately identified by any organisation.

"An assailant has been killed and we are looking for the others," the officer said, adding that two policemen were also wounded in the attack.

Seven police, including one officer, were killed in the incident, according to a Ministry of Interior spokesman in Baghdad.

IS took huge portions of Iraqi and Syrian territory starting in 2014, establishing a barbaric "caliphate," which they ruled until they were routed by Iraqi forces supported by a US-led military coalition in late 2017.

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Near the Iraqi border, IS lost their final stronghold in Syria in 2019.

Up until December of last year, the US-led anti-IS coalition retained a combat presence in Iraq, but some 2,500 American soldiers are still stationed there as trainers.

But there are still active IS relics across Iraq.

Security forces in Baghdad are still engaged in counterterrorism operations against the organisation, and news of the deaths of IS fighters in bombings and raids is frequently released.

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Despite the losses that have reduced IS to a shell of its former self, a UN study published earlier this year stated that the organisation can still depend on an underground network of between 6,000 and 10,000 militants to carry out assaults on both sides of the porous Iraqi-Syrian border.

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In an attack on Sunday near Kirkuk in the north of the nation, where jihadists from the Islamic State group are still active, at least seven personnel of the federal police of Iraq were killed, according to police and government sources.

In an attack on Sunday near Kirkuk in the north of the nation, where jihadists from the Islamic State group are still active, at least seven personnel of the federal police of Iraq were killed, according to police and government sources. A truck carrying the men was initially the target of a bomb attack. On condition of anonymity, a federal police official who linked the assault to IS told AFP that it was followed by "a frontal attack with small arms" close to the town of Chalal al-Matar. The attack's perpetrators were not immediately identified by any organisation. "An assailant has been killed and we are looking for the others," the officer said, adding that two policemen were also wounded in the attack. Seven police, including one officer, were killed in the incident, according to a Ministry of Interior spokesman in Baghdad. IS took huge portions of Iraqi and Syrian territory starting in 2014, establishing a barbaric "caliphate," which they ruled until they were routed by Iraqi forces supported by a US-led military coalition in late 2017. Also read | US to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine: All you need to know Near the Iraqi border, IS lost their final stronghold in Syria in 2019. Up until December of last year, the US-led anti-IS coalition retained a combat presence in Iraq, but some 2,500 American soldiers are still stationed there as trainers. But there are still active IS relics across Iraq. Security forces in Baghdad are still engaged in counterterrorism operations against the organisation, and news of the deaths of IS fighters in bombings and raids is frequently released. Also watch | NATO: Russia's President Putin is planning for long war; Putin meets top military brass Despite the losses that have reduced IS to a shell of its former self, a UN study published earlier this year stated that the organisation can still depend on an underground network of between 6,000 and 10,000 militants to carry out assaults on both sides of the porous Iraqi-Syrian border. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iraq: At least seven police officials killed near Kirkuk in suspected IS attacks

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has slammed the spreading of fake news regarding possible terror attack in South Africa. "NATJOINTS notes with concern the proliferation of false or misleading messages about possible targets of terrorist attacks.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has slammed the spreading of fake news regarding possible terror attack in South Africa. "NATJOINTS notes with concern the proliferation of false or misleading messages about possible targets of terrorist attacks. The general public is discouraged from sharing misleading information on social media platforms about terror attacks to avoid creating unnecessary panic and alarm," it said in a statement on Friday. This comes after the US embassy in South Africa issued an alert on Thursday, warning of a possible terrorist attack in Sandton on 29th and 30th October. While no details were given, the embassy warned its citizens to avoid large gatherings. NATJOINTS, which comprises of South Africa's various government departments led by State Security Agency (SSA), South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African National Defence Force (SANDF), confirmed that the country will have over 500 events from 28 to 30 October 2022, of which more than 200 will be hosted in Gauteng province. Also read | World must find ways to stop misuse of emerging technologies by terror groups: Jaishankar In a separate statement, NATJOINTS said that all law enforcement agencies have been deployed and are on high alert to ensure that Saturday's ceremony to handover a certificate of recognition to King Misuzulu Ka Zwelinthini in KwaZulu-Natal province goes well. 48,000 guests are expected to be in attendance including heads of states, former presidents, traditional leaders and other dignitaries, it confirmed. "Attendees are advised that dangerous weapons including traditional spears won’t be allowed in the venue," it said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

South Africa tightens security for scheduled events following terror alerts

The Indian Navy has banned navy personnel from using social media and smartphones at naval bases, dockyards and onboard warships. This stringent step has been taken by the force after seven Navy personnel were caught leaking sensitive information to enemy intelligence agencies on social media. #IndianNavy #Navy #Smartphones #WION

Indian Navy bans use of smartphones at naval bases, warships

Security has been beefed up in Gujarat after&nbsp;the Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued terror alert regarding potential terrorist intrusions on the Indo-Pak border, in the area with deployment of Marine and border police.

"We`ve taken necessary measures to ensure no such intrusion can take place. We have deployed more teams of Marine and borders police on border areas, we are doing 24x7 vehicle checking in all these border areas," East Kutch Superintendent of Police (SP) Parikshita Rathod was quoted as saying&nbsp;on Tuesday.

In the view of the alert, state Deputy General of Police has told all the officers to carry their weapon them.

"We have also alerted all the border residents and fishermen to inform us in case of any suspicious vehicle or boat or person seen by anyone," Rathod added.

Earlier, a terror alert was issued by Central Intelligence Bureau to Gujarat Police about terrorist intrusion in the India Pakistan border at Kutch-Gujarat.All the border areas have also been put on high alert.

Security has been beefed up in Gujarat after the Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued terror alert regarding potential terrorist intrusions on the Indo-Pak border, in the area with deployment of Marine and border police.

Security has been beefed up in Gujarat after the Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued terror alert regarding potential terrorist intrusions on the Indo-Pak border, in the area with deployment of Marine and border police. "We`ve taken necessary measures to ensure no such intrusion can take place. We have deployed more teams of Marine and borders police on border areas, we are doing 24x7 vehicle checking in all these border areas," East Kutch Superintendent of Police (SP) Parikshita Rathod was quoted as saying on Tuesday. In the view of the alert, state Deputy General of Police has told all the officers to carry their weapon them. "We have also alerted all the border residents and fishermen to inform us in case of any suspicious vehicle or boat or person seen by anyone," Rathod added. Earlier, a terror alert was issued by Central Intelligence Bureau to Gujarat Police about terrorist intrusion in the India Pakistan border at Kutch-Gujarat.All the border areas have also been put on high alert.

Security beefed up in Gujarat after terror alert issued 

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