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Armed militants in Dagestan kill priest and police in attacks on churches, synagogue and police post – National

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Armed militants in Dagestan kill priest and police in attacks on churches, synagogue and police post – National

Armed militants attacked two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a traffic police post in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan, killing a priest, a church security guard and at least six police officers, Russian state news agency Tass said Sunday. Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee said in a statement that a Russian Orthodox priest and police officers … Read more

Taliban reject Pakistan’s claim Afghan bomber involved in deadly attack on Chinese dam engineers

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Taliban reject Pakistan’s claim Afghan bomber involved in deadly attack on Chinese dam engineers

The Taliban defence ministry on Wednesday rejected Pakistan’s allegations that Afghans were involved in an attack on Chinese engineers, as ties between the neighbouring nations sour amidst rising insecurity. Pakistan’s military had said at a press conference on Tuesday that a suicide bomb attack in March in Pakistan’s northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, that killed five … Read more

Israel says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted – National

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Israel says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted – National

Israel praised the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles while tensions ran high over a possible Israeli counter-strike. An Israeli military spokesman said Sunday the launches numbered more than 300, but 99 per cent of them were intercepted. Rear … Read more

World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel

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World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel

Countries around the world condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to further destabilise the Middle East. Here are some of the main reactions so far: United States –US President Joe Biden promised “ironclad” support for Israel after holding an urgent meeting with top security officials. “I just met with my … Read more