The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed at least six people and injured 13 others. The attack, which targeted the Taliban government’s prosecution service, comes despite the Taliban’s claims of having suppressed the IS group. The attack highlights the ongoing threat posed by ISKP, the regional branch of the Islamic State, in Afghanistan.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court demanding a ban on the mini-series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. The PIL claims that the series inaccurately portrays the identities of the terrorists involved in the hijacking incident, potentially causing harm and misrepresentation.
Netflix’s docuseries ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ is facing criticism for using aliases for the terrorists involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814. The series has been accused of legitimizing the terrorists’ actions by using non-Muslim names, sparking a debate about historical accuracy and sensitivity.
A soldier was critically injured after terrorists opened fire on a sentry post outside the Sunjuwan army base in Jammu on Monday morning. The incident triggered a massive search operation involving the army and police. This attack comes amid heightened security in the region due to upcoming assembly elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Netflix series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ of distorting history by using non-Muslim names for the Pakistani terrorists involved in the 1999 hijacking. The party claims this ‘legitimises’ the terrorists’ actions and shifts blame away from their true identities.
A survivor of the brutal massacre in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, describes the harrowing experience of searching for her brothers among hundreds of bodies. The attack, claimed by an Al Qaeda-linked group, left at least 400 people dead, including civilians forced to dig trenches for the military. The survivor’s testimony reveals the devastating impact of the violence on the community and the government’s failure to protect its citizens.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grave concerns about the country’s economic stability and political unity, blaming political instability and terrorism for pushing the nation to the brink. He has also criticized the government’s handling of terrorism and its alleged targeting of his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Pakistan’s military has launched operations in Balochistan province following a series of deadly insurgent attacks this week. The attacks, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), targeted civilian and military installations, killing over 50 people. The military operations resulted in the deaths of five insurgents and the injury of three others.
The CIA prevented a potential ISIS attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria, thwarting a plot to kill thousands. The agency shared intelligence with Austrian authorities, leading to the arrest of four suspects linked to ISIS. The incident highlights the importance of counterterrorism efforts and the impact of Swift’s cultural influence.
The CIA has revealed that it foiled a plot by ISIS-linked individuals to attack Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna, Austria, potentially killing tens of thousands of people. The agency provided intelligence that led to the arrest of four suspects who had detailed plans for the attack, including access to the concert venue and bomb-making materials.
