U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will continue its naval blockade targeting Iran, even after the Strait of Hormuz was reopened for commercial passage. The statement underscores that the broader conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel remains unresolved. In a public message, Trump acknowledged Iran’s move to reopen the strategic waterway, a critical route
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will continue its naval blockade targeting Iran, even after the Strait of Hormuz was reopened for commercial passage. The statement underscores that the broader conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel remains unresolved. In a public message, Trump acknowledged Iran’s move to reopen the strategic waterway, a critical route
Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been granted Z category security by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs following a threat assessment. The decision comes after the Punjab government, led by AAP, withdrew his earlier Z+ security cover, sparking political controversy. According to sources, the Intelligence Bureau's report highlighted the need for enhanced security for Chadha, which prompted the Centre to step in, assigning paramilitary forces to provide protecti
Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been granted Z category security by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs following a threat assessment. The decision comes after the Punjab government, led by AAP, withdrew his earlier Z+ security cover, sparking political controversy. According to sources, the Intelligence Bureau's report highlighted the need for enhanced security for Chadha, which prompted the Centre to step in, assigning paramilitary forces to provide protecti
A deadly rocket attack near Basra, Iraq, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, triggered protests that escalated into a storming of the Kuwaiti consulate in the southern city, according to local security and health officials. Authorities reported that rockets fired from the direction of Kuwait struck a residential house in the Khor al-Zubair area, killing at least three people and injuring five others. Emergency responders warned that the death toll could rise as search operations continued fo
A deadly rocket attack near Basra, Iraq, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, triggered protests that escalated into a storming of the Kuwaiti consulate in the southern city, according to local security and health officials. Authorities reported that rockets fired from the direction of Kuwait struck a residential house in the Khor al-Zubair area, killing at least three people and injuring five others. Emergency responders warned that the death toll could rise as search operations continued fo
A prolonged gun battle outside a high-rise building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul left one attacker dead and two others wounded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Turkish authorities said. The exchange of gunfire, which lasted approximately 10 minutes, unfolded just after midday local time (IST equivalent), in a densely populated financial district marked by office towers and heavy security presence. According to officials and eyewitness accounts, police stationed at a permanent c
A prolonged gun battle outside a high-rise building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul left one attacker dead and two others wounded on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Turkish authorities said. The exchange of gunfire, which lasted approximately 10 minutes, unfolded just after midday local time (IST equivalent), in a densely populated financial district marked by office towers and heavy security presence. According to officials and eyewitness accounts, police stationed at a permanent c
A major security breach occurred at the Delhi Legislative Assembly when an unidentified car, a Tata Sierra with a Uttar Pradesh registration number, rammed through an iron barricade and gained access to the highly secured premises. The incident took place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at around 2 pm and sent shockwaves through the assembly complex. The vehicle entered the Delhi Assembly through Gate No. 2, an access point typically guarded by CRPF personnel, and remained inside the prem
A major security breach occurred at the Delhi Legislative Assembly when an unidentified car, a Tata Sierra with a Uttar Pradesh registration number, rammed through an iron barricade and gained access to the highly secured premises. The incident took place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at around 2 pm and sent shockwaves through the assembly complex. The vehicle entered the Delhi Assembly through Gate No. 2, an access point typically guarded by CRPF personnel, and remained inside the prem
Israel’s parliament approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for certain Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis during a session held in Jerusalem on Monday, March 30, 2026. The legislation marks a significant shift in Israel’s legal framework for handling security-related offenses and reflects a long-standing push by far-right leaders to impose stricter punishments for attacks described as terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the vote in person and
Israel’s parliament approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for certain Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis during a session held in Jerusalem on Monday, March 30, 2026. The legislation marks a significant shift in Israel’s legal framework for handling security-related offenses and reflects a long-standing push by far-right leaders to impose stricter punishments for attacks described as terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the vote in person and
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government announced on Friday, March 28, 2026, that it has identified signs of life for roughly one-third of the country’s 130,000 registered missing persons, a finding that immediately drew criticism from search groups and human rights advocates who questioned the methodology and intent behind the report. According to officials, a review of government databases—including vaccination records, civil registries, and tax filings—revealed that 40,367 individu
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government announced on Friday, March 28, 2026, that it has identified signs of life for roughly one-third of the country’s 130,000 registered missing persons, a finding that immediately drew criticism from search groups and human rights advocates who questioned the methodology and intent behind the report. According to officials, a review of government databases—including vaccination records, civil registries, and tax filings—revealed that 40,367 individu
A luxury residential high-rise in Dubai Creek Harbour was struck by
A luxury residential high-rise in Dubai Creek Harbour was struck by
Farooq Abdullah, the 88-year-old President of Jammu and Kashmir’s National
Farooq Abdullah, the 88-year-old President of Jammu and Kashmir’s National
A security incident unfolded near the White House early Wednesday morning after a van crashed into a barricade at Lafayette Square, prompting authorities to lock down parts of downtown Washington, D.C. Police confirmed that the vehicle struck a gate located just north of the White House, an area that is typically crowded with tourists, office workers and government staff during the morning hours. Law enforcement officials quickly responded to the scene and secured the surrounding area as a p
A security incident unfolded near the White House early Wednesday morning after a van crashed into a barricade at Lafayette Square, prompting authorities to lock down parts of downtown Washington, D.C. Police confirmed that the vehicle struck a gate located just north of the White House, an area that is typically crowded with tourists, office workers and government staff during the morning hours. Law enforcement officials quickly responded to the scene and secured the surrounding area as a p
Travelers flying through Texas airports have recently experienced significant security delays, with airport wait times exceeding one hour amid a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. At some major airports in Texas, security lines stretched over three hours, prompting officials to recommend that passengers arrive up to five hours before their scheduled flights to avoid missing departures. The length of the shutdown remains uncertain as congressional negotiati
Travelers flying through Texas airports have recently experienced significant security delays, with airport wait times exceeding one hour amid a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. At some major airports in Texas, security lines stretched over three hours, prompting officials to recommend that passengers arrive up to five hours before their scheduled flights to avoid missing departures. The length of the shutdown remains uncertain as congressional negotiati
A suicide bomber targeted a police checkpost in Pakistan’s Bhakkar district on Tuesday evening, killing four policemen and injuring several others in an attack that has heightened security concerns in the region. The explosion occurred around 7 pm near a bridge connecting Dera Ismail Khan with Punjab, according to local police officials. Initial reports had indicated that two police personnel were killed and four injured, but officials later confirmed that the death toll had risen
A suicide bomber targeted a police checkpost in Pakistan’s Bhakkar district on Tuesday evening, killing four policemen and injuring several others in an attack that has heightened security concerns in the region. The explosion occurred around 7 pm near a bridge connecting Dera Ismail Khan with Punjab, according to local police officials. Initial reports had indicated that two police personnel were killed and four injured, but officials later confirmed that the death toll had risen
India has issued a fresh advisory for its citizens residing in or travelling to Mexico following reports of ongoing clashes and heightened security operations in several regions of the country. The Indian Embassy in Mexico City released the alert on Sunday, urging Indian nationals to exercise extreme caution and limit their movement until the situation stabilizes. According to the advisory shared by the embassy, individuals currently in Jalisco state, including Puerto Vallarta, Chap
India has issued a fresh advisory for its citizens residing in or travelling to Mexico following reports of ongoing clashes and heightened security operations in several regions of the country. The Indian Embassy in Mexico City released the alert on Sunday, urging Indian nationals to exercise extreme caution and limit their movement until the situation stabilizes. According to the advisory shared by the embassy, individuals currently in Jalisco state, including Puerto Vallarta, Chap
Russia temporarily suspended operations at all four of Moscow’s international airports on Sunday following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks that triggered heightened air safety concerns, officials said. The restrictions were imposed in the afternoon after Russian air defence systems reported intercepting multiple unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the capital. The federal aviation agency Rosaviatsia announced that flight operations were limited at Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky
Russia temporarily suspended operations at all four of Moscow’s international airports on Sunday following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks that triggered heightened air safety concerns, officials said. The restrictions were imposed in the afternoon after Russian air defence systems reported intercepting multiple unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the capital. The federal aviation agency Rosaviatsia announced that flight operations were limited at Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky
US Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed man who unlawfully entered the restricted perimeter surrounding President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida early Sunday morning, authorities confirmed. The incident prompted a swift response from both the Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, which assisted at the scene. According to officials, the individual, believed to be in his early 20s, approached the north gate of the West Palm Beach property c
US Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed man who unlawfully entered the restricted perimeter surrounding President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida early Sunday morning, authorities confirmed. The incident prompted a swift response from both the Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, which assisted at the scene. According to officials, the individual, believed to be in his early 20s, approached the north gate of the West Palm Beach property c
On February 6, 2026, a suicide attack rocked the Tarlai Imambargah, located in Islamabad’s Shehzad Town area, during the Friday prayers. At least 31 people were killed, and 169 others sustained injuries in the blast, which targeted a Shia Muslim gathering. The explosion occurred just as worshippers were deep into their prayers at the mosque. Disturbing videos from the site showed severe devastation, with severed limbs and debris scattered across the area. Locals and family members of the vi
On February 6, 2026, a suicide attack rocked the Tarlai Imambargah, located in Islamabad’s Shehzad Town area, during the Friday prayers. At least 31 people were killed, and 169 others sustained injuries in the blast, which targeted a Shia Muslim gathering. The explosion occurred just as worshippers were deep into their prayers at the mosque. Disturbing videos from the site showed severe devastation, with severed limbs and debris scattered across the area. Locals and family members of the vi
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched an internal review following the upload of sensitive contracting documents to a public version of ChatGPT by its acting director, according to officials familiar with the matter. The incident, which occurred last summer, triggered multiple automated security alerts within the Department of Homeland Security and has renewed scrutiny around the use of artificial intelligence tools inside federal agencies. The documen
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched an internal review following the upload of sensitive contracting documents to a public version of ChatGPT by its acting director, according to officials familiar with the matter. The incident, which occurred last summer, triggered multiple automated security alerts within the Department of Homeland Security and has renewed scrutiny around the use of artificial intelligence tools inside federal agencies. The documen
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has reiterated that Europe remains fundamentally dependent on the United States for its collective defense, pushing back against any notion that the continent could independently guarantee its security. Speaking to lawmakers at the European Parliament on Monday, Rutte emphasized that the transatlantic alliance remains indispensable at a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty and renewed debate over Europe’s military capabilities. Rutte’s remark
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has reiterated that Europe remains fundamentally dependent on the United States for its collective defense, pushing back against any notion that the continent could independently guarantee its security. Speaking to lawmakers at the European Parliament on Monday, Rutte emphasized that the transatlantic alliance remains indispensable at a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty and renewed debate over Europe’s military capabilities. Rutte’s remark