The statement added that the “Taliban regime forces are being delivered punishment in Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur sectors”. It said that early reports had confirmed heavy casualties on the Afghan side with multiple posts and equipment destroyed. “Pakistan will take all necessary measures to ensure its territorial integrity and the safety and security... Read More

Tight security will be enforced at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May, organisers and police have said, following tensions over Israel’s participation. While no concrete threat has been identified, according to police, 500 security personnel will be deployed to the Stadthalle, the venue hosting the event near the city centre. “Our top priority... Read More

A French court has jailed an Iranian woman whom Tehran had indicated could be exchanged for two French nationals it held for alleged espionage. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was sentenced on Thursday to four years in prison, three of which were suspended, for promoting terrorism on social media. She was also banned from French territory.... Read More

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Parents using Instagram’s child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, rather than block searches and direct users to external... Read More

How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsalA satellite image shows large drones at Qionghai Boao International Airport on Hainan Island, China, on Sep. 3, 2025.A satellite image shows large drones at Qionghai Boao International Airport on Hainan Island, China, on Sep. 3, 2025. | Hong Kong – A large Chinese military drone... Read More

MexicoMexico is set to co host the 2026 tournament with Canada and the United States fromFIFA World Cup security concerns spike after recent cartel violence in MexicoMexico is set to co host the 2026 tournament with Canada and the United States from June 11 to July 19 FIFA World Cup security concerns spike after recent... Read More

Australia: The government has told dependents of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to leave the two countries, citing a deteriorating security situation in the region. It also offered voluntary departures to Australian diplomats’ dependents in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar. It continues to advise citizens in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving... Read More