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Andy Stone, Meta’s communications director, has been sentenced in absentia to six years of imprisonment by a Russian court for “publicly defending terrorism.”

The charges stem from a March 2022 Twitter/X post in which Stone advocated aggressive, hostile, and violent actions against “Russian servicemen participating in the special military operation,” which is what Russia calls its invasion of Ukraine.

The “terrorism” charges could also be related to Stone posting Meta’s statement on the 2022 policy that temporarily allowed forms of political expression to be posted on its social media sites that would normally violate the company’s terms of service, such as “death to the Russian invaders.”

Facebook and Instagram, already banned in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, were found guilty of “extremist activity” by a Russian court over the policy change, and Stone was placed on a wanted list.

With no extradition treaty existing between the US and Russia, Stone should be safe as long as he stays away from the country.

An independent review conducted by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna found no evidence to support Israel’s claims that employees of the UN relief agency UNRWA are associated with terrorist organizations. The review was commissioned by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in response to Israel’s allegations.

An independent review led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna has concluded that Israel has not provided sufficient evidence to support its allegations that employees of the UN relief agency UNRWA are members of terrorist organizations. The review was launched following a series of accusations by Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, who claimed that UNRWA was being used as a cover for terrorist activities in the Gaza Strip. However, the review found that there was no evidence to support these claims. The report also stated that UNRWA plays a vital role in providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees and that any attempt to undermine the agency’s work would have serious consequences for the region.

Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has successfully eliminated eight terrorists, including the notorious Jahanzaib, during an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district. These terrorists were responsible for attacks on Customs officials, security forces, and extortion activities. CTD has also identified the presence of terrorist facilitators within the local population and is taking strict action against them.

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed to have killed eight terrorists involved in attacks on Customs officials in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. One of the most-wanted terrorists, Jahanzaib, was also killed in the operation. The terrorists were also involved in extortion, attacks on security forces, and target killing. The CTD has blocked the escape routes of the terrorists and is taking strict action against their facilitators.

An independent review has cleared the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) of allegations that its staff participated in terrorist activities, prompting Australia to reinstate funding. The accusations by Israel led to a suspension of funding while investigations took place.

In the aftermath of intense combat in Kfar Aza, Staff Sgt. A. reflects on the complexities of the battlefield. Despite a tragic friendly fire incident, both he and the intended target, Nadav Alon, acknowledge the appropriate actions taken under the circumstances. Nadav and his partner, Hadar, recount their harrowing experience hiding from terrorists, while Barak Chekotai supports A.’s recovery by accompanying wounded veterans. B., who sustained severe injuries in the northern Gaza Strip, shares his determination to resume his passion for mountain climbing. Amidst the tragedy, these stories highlight the resilience and strength of those who have served and continue to fight for their country.

During a meeting with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, highlighted the importance of enhanced coordination between the two countries to combat terrorism. Both sides emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and work together for regional stability and economic prosperity.

The UK government plans to ban the Telegram group ‘Terrorgram,’ which disseminates white supremacist ideas and bomb-making instructions. Its members have been linked to violent attacks globally, including a nightclub shooting in Slovakia. The government aims to add Terrorgram to a list of banned terrorist organizations.

Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland initially refused to comment on slogans celebrating the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel. However, after seeing video footage, she expressed shock and disgust at the antisemitism and glorification of terrorism. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the protest, calling it “hateful intimidation.”